Tribeca
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Words on Warren
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toy & craft store
Playing Mantis
by Friendly Mantis
Tribeca
Photo: friendlymantis.com
About Playing Mantis
A Tribeca shop selling thoughtfully chosen toys along with craft supplies for kids. It's a good stop for gifts and for materials to fuel creative projects at home.
- Toys plus craft supplies
- Open Tuesday–Sunday
- Address
- 32 N Moore St, 10013
- Phone
- (646) 484-6845
- Website
- friendlymantis.com
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Weekly schedule
| Monday | — |
| Tuesday | 11 AM – 6 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM – 6 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM – 6 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM – 6 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM – 6 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM – 6 PM |
Closed Mondays
Cost
Free to browse
Plan a visit
Open Tue–Sun. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
Questions parents ask about Playing Mantis
What ages is Playing Mantis best for?
Ages 0–12.
How much does Playing Mantis cost?
Free to browse
What are the hours for Playing Mantis?
Sunday: 11 AM–6 PM · Tuesday: 11 AM–6 PM · Wednesday: 11 AM–6 PM · Thursday: 11 AM–6 PM · Friday: 11 AM–6 PM · Saturday: 11 AM–6 PM. Closed Mondays
Where is Playing Mantis?
32 N Moore St, 10013, in Tribeca, Manhattan.
Is Playing Mantis indoors?
Yes. Playing Mantis is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
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