Children's Museum of the Arts , New York City

Address 182 Lafayette Street, New York Map, Tel (212) 941-9198, Hours W-F 10:45-12 Early Childhood Drop-In, 12-5 General Programs;, Cost $9/person (ages 1 and up), Subway 6 train to Spring St; N to Canal St; R/W to Prince St

This small museum's goal is to provide a space where children can experience and make their own art. Everything is hands-on and there are spaces for painting, collage, sculpture, and performing arts. Activities are geard for ages 2-10. This is a great place to visit on a bad-weather day.

Things can get messy, so it's a good idea to bring a change of clothing.