Staten Island Children's Museum Summer Season

Now that spring has sprung, families are looking for places to explore and ways to be engaged. Well, look no further than the Staten Island Children's Museum (SICM) on the grounds of Snug Harbor.

SICM is full of activities and spaces for ages 1 and up! With ten indoor and two outdoor exhibits and a dedicated art workshop, young people can be entertained while expanding their minds on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. Children can explore and learn about different climates, examine bugs, build with blocks, or get onboard an actual fire truck. The SICM encourages hands-on fun throughout the interactive exhibits. Or bring a frisbee and a picnic basket and enjoy the 4-acre East Meadow.

Throughout the year, there are also a slew of great events in addition to the exhibits. Some are cultural performances and celebrations like the summertime "Boogie Woogie Wednesday" dance performances. Others are performances to stoke your child's imagination and expand their mind.

For instance, on May 4, Broadways Stages sponsored the Silly Billy Magic Show. Silly Billy is well-known and respected in the New York area and beyond. He has been named the "New York Magician of the Year," performed at the White House and Lincoln Center, and appeared on Comedy Central.

Later this summer, on July 20, Broadway Stages will sponsor another performance. This time by Mad Science of New York and Westchester. They will bring their "The Summertime Rocket Show!" to the grounds of SICM. Attendees will witness actual model rocket launches that soar hundreds of feet into the air. Beyond the spectacle, children will learn how and why rockets fly. Perhaps a few future NASA engineers will start their journey that day!

With a 69-acre waterfront campus in the Charleston section of Staten Island, Broadway Stages is thrilled to be part of the borough and we are excited to promote the Staten Island Children's Museum as a resource for all New Yorkers. From an afternoon in the sun to an experience of wonder, it has something for everyone. Check out the upcoming events here and plan your trip today! And when you get there, be sure to tell them Broadways Stages sent you!