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A free SoHo museum devoted entirely to drawing, from historic sketches to contemporary works and comics. Its focused exhibitions are a manageable art outing for kids who love to draw.
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| Monday | — |
| Tuesday | — |
| Wednesday | 12 PM – 6 PM |
| Thursday | 12 PM – 6 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM – 7 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM – 7 PM |
| Sunday | 12 PM – 6 PM |
Closed Mon & Tue
Free admission
Open Wed–Sun. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
Ages 5–17.
Free admission
Sunday: 12 PM–6 PM · Wednesday: 12 PM–6 PM · Thursday: 12 PM–6 PM · Friday: 11 AM–7 PM · Saturday: 11 AM–7 PM. Closed Mon & Tue
35 Wooster St, 10013, in SoHo, Manhattan.
Yes. The Drawing Center is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
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