The New Children’s Museum Of Manhattan’s Seven-Story Space Is A ‘Magical Castle’
The Children’s Museum of Manhattan is getting a new home on the Upper West Side in 2028, and the creative hub will be nothing short of spectacular for the young and young at heart.
NYC’s ultimate kids museum will soon venture to 361 Central Park West, where it’ll allow for sweeping views of the city’s most iconic attraction. An abandoned 80,000-square-foot church with a barrel-vaulted sanctuary and towering windows will house exhibits, immersive experiences, and plenty of opportunities for learning.
“This historic structure will be transformed into a dynamic seven-story magical castle on the park for all our City’s children, as CMOM invests in setting every child up to thrive,” Chief Exective Officer and Museum Director, Dava Schub, said in a statement.
See inside CMOM’s new home
Now that the $300 million campaign has entered its final stages, New Yorkers are getting a sneak peek into the reimagined space courtesy of colorful renderings of the space. CMOM was already one of the best things to do with kids in NYC, but once this new location is up and running, we can’t imagine how families could possibly refuse a visit.
Architects FXCollaborative and exhibit designers THG Creative have outdone themselves with a seven-story play zone. It includes, but is not limited to the immersive technological exhibit, Wide Wild World; 22-foot-high ceiling in the Great Hall, which invites kiddos to play and create; and a multi-level STEAM lab. Is it frowned upon if adults join the party, too?
“This state-of-the-art new home will mark a new chapter for the museum and give them the capacity to engage more young people from across the city with the incredible benefits of the arts,” said NYC Cultural Affairs Commissioner Laurie Cumbo.
To celebrate this exciting milestone in the project, museum admission is free on October 5th and 6th in its original location: 212 W 83rd St. Visit the CMOM website to learn more about its impending new home.
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