In addition to back-to-school, fall means a wave of new exhibition openings at the city’s museums. From the history of superheroes in the city to diving into the world of human microbes, this season’s crop of new exhibits has something for kids of all ages and interests.
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"If You Lived Here, You'd be Home" at the Children's Museum of the Arts
September 14, 2015- January 17, 2016 The concept of a map is taken way beyond a road trip at this new CMA exhibit. The exhibition features work from contemporary artists who have used maps as their canvas. From personal expression to politics, each artist has developed a piece that will not only resonate with your tiny explorer, but with you as well. At the Cynthia C. Wainwright Gallery, Children's Museum of the Arts, 103 Charlton Street, Manhattan (Pictured above: Loren Munk "The East Village, 1979-1989) -
"NYC+Me: A Little Bite Of The Big Apple" at the Children's Museum of Manhattan
Opens September 25, 2015 for four months Immerse yourself and your family in the New York City culture at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan. The usual museum rules don’t apply here--visitors help make up the exhibit. In this interactive, mini version of the city, you and the members of your family can become a bus driver, food vendor or construction worker in the city. Families can also ice skate in Central Park, dance and create music from the sounds of the city, and explore children’s books about the city. The Children's Museum of Manhattan, 212 West 83rd Street, Manhattan -
"Heart & Seoul" at the Brooklyn Children's Museum
October 3, 2015 to January 3, 2016 Expand your child's horizons by bringing her to BCM’s Heart and Seoul exhibit showcasing South Korean culture. Children and adults can discover about South Korea’s traditions and learn about one of the "most wired" countries in the world. The Brooklyn Children's Museum, 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn -
“The Secret World Inside You” at the American Museum of Natural History
November 7, 2015 to August 24, 2016 Make anatomy fun by exploring the hidden world of microbes inside the human body. The exhibit gives your children a head start on biology with interactive activities, videos and theater presentations on how scientists work in this field of research. At Gallery 3, American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th Street, New York -
“Superheroes in Gotham” at the New-York Historical Society
October 9, 2015 to February 21, 2016 With superhero icons like Iron Man, Spider-Man, and Superman still a central part of entertainment today, few people actually explore how the superhero phenomenon started.The New-York Historical Society’s new exhibit tells the history of New York City superheroes and how they have become mainstream. It also looks at how contemporary comic book artists have evolved over the years. New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West at Richard Gilder Wat (77th Street), Manhattan -
"Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition" at Liberty Science Center
October 31, 2015 to May 30, 2016 Go beyond the Hollywood version of Titanic by visiting the Liberty Science Center’s Titanic exhibition. With artifacts from the real ship and a layout that takes you back to 1912, you and your family can experience what life was like on the ship all the way up its sinking. There is even an “iceberg” in the exhibit that helps visitors realize how cold the water temperature was at the time of sinking. And if you're at LSC with younger kids, be sure to take them to the fourth floor for "Dora and Diego: Let’s Explore," which allows children to immerse themselves in Dora's world through games inspired by the TV show and to play with Dora, Boots, Swiper or other characters from the show. (Open October 3 through January 24, 2016) -
"Pixar: The Design of Story" at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
October 8, 2015 to August 7, 2016 Delve into the world of some of your favorite Pixar movies, like "Toy Story," "Wall-E," and "The Incredibles" at Cooper Hewitt. The exhibit takes you behind the scenes of Pixar Animation Studios’ design process. There will be sketches of characters that have rarely been seen along with sculptures and paintings of your favorite characters. The Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, 2 East 91st Street, Manhattan -
"'Star Wars and the Power of Costume" at Discovery Times Square
Opens November 14, 2015 In preparation for the release of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" this December, head to Discovery Times Square to view 70 hand-crafted costumes from the franchise's first six movies. The exhibit explores the artists' creative process and the connection between characters and costumes, from Darth Vader's mask to Princess Leia's bikini. Plus: Check out seven special costumes from "The Force Awakens."
