From Wheels to Walls:

Two Months In Our Very Own Space

Can you believe it’s only been two months since we opened the doors to our new facility? So much has happened, yet so much more is in store! In January, we added Tuesdays and Thursdays to our open days, which allowed us to welcome more than 3,000 visitors into the space. While tickets book up quickly, be on the lookout on our social media platforms on Tuesdays to see if we're releasing more tickets.

Plan Your Visit Today!

• Saturdays in February are already booked, however, Tuesdays and Thursdays are still available.
• Follow us on Instagram for announcements of additional blocks of tickets.

February Hours

• Morning Session - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
• Afternoon Session - 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• Ticket reservations are required and available on the Museum's website.
• Admission continues to be FREE for a limited time during our opening period thanks to our generous funders and contributors. 
• "Pay What You Wish" donations are welcome and greatly appreciated. 

Free At-Home COVID Test Kits Available

• In partnership with NYC Health + Hospitals, Bronx Children's Museum has COVID test kits available for registered visitors. Tests are limited to four kits per family on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last.

New Afternoon Hours Coming in March

• Beginning in March, the Museum is changing its afternoon hours to 1pm - 4pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.



Whichever day you choose to visit, you are sure to have a great time!

Black History Month at BxCM

Celebrate Black History Month with Bronx Children's Museum through read-alouds and drop-in art activities inspired by Black artists and culture. Each week features a different artist and activity!

Don't have tickets? We've got you covered! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for books to read, places to go and instructions for at-home activities throughout the month.

• February 11: Explore Javaka Steptoe's book Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat and then create mixed-media reliefs inspired by both Steptoe and Basquiat using clay, mark-making tools and decorative objects.



• February 14: Create a Valentine’s Day card inspired by fashion designer Jerome LaMaar’s “Love Letter to the Bronx.”

• February 18: Celebrate the beauty and history of traditional African art with a mask-making activity led by teaching artist Charles Esperanza. 

• February 25: Join us in the Loft for a portrait activity with Bronx muralist Andre Trenier. In partnership with New York International Children's Film Festival, we'll be screening several short films, including some by Black filmmakers, in the Wonder Room.

Special Days at the Museum: March 4 & 11

Saturday, March 4, 10am - 1pm: All In Sensory Day is for families of children with disabilities including intellectual disabilities, autism, sensory processing disorders and other disabilities. Families will have access to the Museum during these special hours where they can explore and self-guide through the exhibits with adjusted light and sound for the best possible experience. Please note that the Museum is designed for children with a developmental age of 0-9.

A social narrative will be sent to all registered visitors via email in advance of the visit. A limited number of sensory backpacks are also available for loan while in the Museum. Advanced registration is required as attendance is limited. Click here to reserve tickets.

Saturday, March 11, 1 - 4pm: Jugar, Aprender, Ir! — Once a month, BxCM will offer on-site programs specifically for Spanish-speaking families. Join us for a read-aloud, animal encounter or special art activity with a teaching artist en español! Click here to reserve tickets.

Jugar, Aprender, Ir! Una vez al mes, BxCM ofrecerá programas en el lugar específicamente para familias de habla hispana. ¡Únase a nosotros para una lectura en voz alta, un encuentro con animales o una actividad artística especial con un artista docente, en español! Haga clic aquí para reservar boletos.

BxCM Hosts Cool Culture for Professional Development Program

The Cool Culture team and educators participated in curated workshops in the Wonder Room at Bronx Children's Museum. The workshops focused on physical health and wellbeing, and addressed how art can be used for learning and healing.

During the guided tour, led by Nicole Wallace, BxCM's Director of Education & Public Engagement, educators hit their best moves in the soon-to-open Bronxtopia exhibit, designed by fashion designer Jerome LaMaar.

On Tuesday, January 24, Bronx Children's Museum hosted Cool Culture’s Curating for Educators workshop. With a total of 38 teachers present, the Museum provided a gallery tour, which included a sneak peek at BxCM’s soon-to-open dance exhibit, Bronxtopia, and a mixed-media collage activity led by teaching artist Chris Gomez.

Cool Culture amplifies the voices of families and strengthens the power of historically marginalized communities through engagement with art and culture.

"Building upon our experiences and understanding that we are all works of art, the Bronx Children’s Museum provided us with an opportunity to deepen our discussions centered on how art is everywhere," says Myra Hernández, Director of Program and Curriculum Development at Cool Culture. "From its exhibits on ecology, the diversity of its people, the homes that reflect back to us our cultures, to the contributions by Bronx based artists, the Bronx Children’s Museum is a celebration of the borough. We look forward to sharing these experiences with Cool Culture families and encouraging their exploration of art and self expression in this joyfully designed space." 

BxCM Welcomes NYICFF

Bronx Children’s Museum has partnered with New York International Children’s Film Festival (NYICFF) to show a collection of short films on Saturday, February 25. NYICFF in Your Neighborhood will feature Kenya's Symphony, an animation featuring a 5-year-old girl whose passion for music blossoms, and The Yogi Walrus, a tale of an ice cream-loving walrus, Emi, among other films.

Museum Awarded Citation in Interiors for 2023 AIA New York Design Awards

View of Bronx Children's Museum from the elevator area. Photo: Paul Warchol.

American Institute of Architects (AIA) New York awarded Bronx Children’s Museum the Citation in Interiors for the 2023 AIA New York Design Awards. The annual awards program recognizes exceptional architectural design by AIA New York members, New York City-based architects in any location and work in NYC by architects around the world. Designed by O’Neill McVoy Architects in collaboration with the Museum, our new space marks the first use of curved crossed-laminated timber in the U.S. This is the second architectural award the Museum has received since opening.

NBC’s 'New York Live' Gives

a Closer Look at the Museum

In January, on the heels of Governor Kathy Hochul’s press conference at BxCM, the Museum was featured on NBC’s New York Live with Joelle Garguilo. Click above to watch the segment!

Would you like to become part of the team that opened the first-ever children's museum in the Bronx? Bronx Children’s Museum is currently hiring for a number of positions including Associate Development Director, HR Coordinator, Security Officer and Visitor Services & Public Engagement Manager. You can view all the listings and descriptions by clicking below. 

Bronx Children's Museum is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression), disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. The Museum encourages all qualified candidates, especially members of all underrepresented groups, to apply for vacant positions at all levels. This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment.