The borough's first children's museum, with hands-on galleries where kids explore Bronx nature, culture and communities through building, pretend play and art-making. Sessions are timed, so families book a morning or afternoon block.
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| Monday | — |
| Tuesday | 10 AM – 1 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM – 1 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM – 1 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM – 1 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM – 5 PM |
| Sunday | — |
Tue-Fri 10am-1pm; Sat 10am-1pm & 2-5pm; also open last Sunday of each month; closes for annual maintenance in early September
See website for current admission; timed sessions
Open Tue–Sat. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
Ages 0–10.
See website for current admission; timed sessions
Tuesday: 10 AM–1 PM · Wednesday: 10 AM–1 PM · Thursday: 10 AM–1 PM · Friday: 10 AM–1 PM · Saturday: 10 AM–5 PM. Tue-Fri 10am-1pm; Sat 10am-1pm & 2-5pm; also open last Sunday of each month; closes for annual maintenance in early September
725 Exterior St, 2nd Floor, 10451, in Concourse, the Bronx.
Yes. Bronx Children's Museum is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Tickets are handled by Bronx Children's Museum: bxcm.org, or call (718) 775-3450.
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