Caribbean Vibe Steel Drum Band

Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten Island, NY, United States

The Caribbean Vibe Steel Drum Band will take you to the islands with their repertoire of reggae and other party favorites. Steel drums are traditionally made from the bottoms of 55-gallon oil barrels. The bottoms are hammered inward with different areas being shaped to make different sounds. Included with admission.  The Guest Artist Series is sponsored…

Literature at Play Workshop

Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten Island, NY, United States

Step into the enchanting world of stories. Join us for a Literature at Play Workshop, presented by the New York Children’s Theater Company. Designed for children aged 3-8, this immersive experience brings beloved children’s literature to life through theater, music, and movement, sparking their imagination and critical thinking. Included with admission.The Guest Artist Series is…

ShopRite Kidz Cook: Pastabilities: Spaghetti with Artichokes and Mushrooms

Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten Island, NY, United States

ShopRite Kidz Cook is a caregiver-and-me program that introduces children to a diversity of foods, explains cooking concepts and helps build dexterity with cooking utensils. Recommended for ages 4 and up. Workshops will be held at 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, and 3:30 pm. Included with admission.   Photo credit: “Spaghetti with pancetta, Swiss Brown…

ShopRite Kidz Cook: Strawberry Shortcake with Whipped Cream

Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten Island, NY, United States

ShopRite Kidz Cook is a caregiver-and-me program that introduces children to a diversity of foods, explains cooking concepts and helps build dexterity with cooking utensils. Recommended for ages 4 and up. Free with online registration.      Photo credit: “Strawberry Shortcake” by princedd is licensed under CC BY 2.0

PreK for All FREE Admission Day

Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten Island, NY, United States

We are partnering with the Staten Island Alliance to offer a free admission on Saturday, February 17 for special hours 12:00 to 4:00 pm as well as an informational fair with representatives from local PreK programs who will answer questions about the experience for children and enrollment, as well as cooking classes, story times, crafts,…

Dance Party with DJ Baba Yako

Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten Island, NY, United States

Transform your afternoon into a vibrant cultural celebration at our lively dance party featuring DJ Baba Yako, who specializes in Afrobeat music—a genre known for its infectious rhythms and rich cultural influences. Let your little ones experience the joy and unity inspired by Afrobeat, as they move and groove to the beats. Included with admission.The…

Lunar New Year Celebration

Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten Island, NY, United States

Chinese Theatre Works present Traditional Music & Ribbon Dance! Come ring in the Lunar New Year by participating in this interactive celebration of music, dance, and Chinese culture. Grab a ribbon, a percussive instrument, or just enjoy the spectacle— this program is fun for the whole family! Included with admission.   3:30-4:00 Calligraphy; 4:00-4:45 Ribbon Dance…

ShopRite Kidz Cook: Pastabilities: Orzo in Lemon Sauce

Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten Island, NY, United States

ShopRite Kidz Cook is a caregiver-and-me program that introduces children to a diversity of foods, explains cooking concepts and helps build dexterity with cooking utensils. Recommended for ages 4 and up. Workshops will be held at 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, and 3:30 pm. Included with admission.   Photo credit: “Supper Outdoors” by Nikki L. is licensed…

Walk-in! Workshop: Inside Spaces

Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten Island, NY, United States

Imagine a place in the world that evokes warmth, comfort, family, celebration or community. We’ll help you recreate it! Using cardstock, visitors will craft and color a multi-dimensional miniature model of a beloved space in the style of folk artist, Horace Pippins. Included with admission.

Sami the Squirrel: Financial Literacy Play

Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten Island, NY, United States

Citibank and IlluminArt Productions will partner up to present Sami the Squirrel and the Great Acorn Adventure, a special show about financial literacy and recycling for children aged 5 through 9. Drop in to see how Sami makes decisions about whether to save, spend, share, or invest a gift of acorns from their grandmother. Included…

Walk-in! Workshop: Inside Spaces

Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten Island, NY, United States

Imagine a place in the world that evokes warmth, comfort, family, celebration or community. We’ll help you recreate it! Using cardstock, visitors will craft and color a multi-dimensional miniature model of a beloved space in the style of folk artist, Horace Pippins. Included with admission.

BubbleMania!

Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten Island, NY, United States

Experience a high-energy mix of visual comedy, quick wit, swing music, and amazing soap bubble manipulations that range from intricate bubble art to GIANT bubbles big enough to encase an audience member! Learn why bubbles want to be round, how to manipulate one to become a cube and how to keep your bubbles from bursting…

Walk-in! Workshop: Inside Spaces

Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten Island, NY, United States

Imagine a place in the world that evokes warmth, comfort, family, celebration or community. We’ll help you recreate it! Using cardstock, visitors will craft and color a multi-dimensional miniature model of a beloved space in the style of folk artist, Horace Pippins. Included with admission.

Literature at Play Workshop

Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten Island, NY, United States

Step into the enchanting world of stories. Join us for a Literature at Play Workshop, presented by the New York Children’s Theater Company. Designed for children aged 3-8, this immersive experience brings beloved children’s literature to life through theater, music, and movement, sparking their imagination and critical thinking. Included with admission.The Guest Artist Series is…

Walk-in! Workshop: Inside Spaces

Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten Island, NY, United States

Imagine a place in the world that evokes warmth, comfort, family, celebration or community. We’ll help you recreate it! Using cardstock, visitors will craft and color a multi-dimensional miniature model of a beloved space in the style of folk artist, Horace Pippins. Included with admission.

Walk-in! Workshop: Inside Spaces

Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten Island, NY, United States

Imagine a place in the world that evokes warmth, comfort, family, celebration or community. We’ll help you recreate it! Using cardstock, visitors will craft and color a multi-dimensional miniature model of a beloved space in the style of folk artist, Horace Pippins. Included with admission.

Walk-in! Workshop: Inside Spaces

Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten Island, NY, United States

Imagine a place in the world that evokes warmth, comfort, family, celebration or community. We’ll help you recreate it! Using cardstock, visitors will craft and color a multi-dimensional miniature model of a beloved space in the style of folk artist, Horace Pippins. Included with admission.

The Princess and the Pea with Modern Marionette

Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten Island, NY, United States

Join The Modern Marionette Company for a performance of The Princess and the Pea. In this tale, two Queens and their young brother must embark on a journey to find a princess. Follow this royal family as they learn that life holds many unexpected surprises and things are not always as they might appear.  Included…

Mad Science: Marvels of Motion

Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten Island, NY, United States

Isaac Newton would be proud! Come explore his laws of motion with us in Mad Science’s engaging physics performance. Observe the powers of various forces including gravity, centrifugal force, inertia and much more. We’ll harness the power of these forces to create astonishing jetpacks and even a rocket-propelled car!  Included with admission. The Guest Artist…

ShopRite Kidz Cook: Veggie Rainbow Grilled Cheese with Golden Tomato Gazpacho

Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten Island, NY, United States

This March, we invite you to Taste the Healthy Rainbow with our delicious colorful dishes! ShopRite Kidz Cook is a caregiver-and-me program that introduces children to a diversity of foods, explains cooking concepts and helps build dexterity with cooking utensils. Recommended for children ages four and up. Workshops will be held at 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm,…