Who says art museums aren for kids?
Yes, we all know that the Museum of Natural History rocks; just ask any kid who spends their hours gazing at the rock and mineral collection, or hoping the stuffed buffalo will come alive a la “Night at the Museum.” But there are plenty of New York City museums that give kids and their parents a chance to enjoy other kinds of displays. Art for example. A few of our favorites are set out below; The Whitney, located on Madison Avenue and 75th Street in Manhattan, showcases a lot of wacky and wonderful modern art and sculpture. It also boasts an impressive number of kids’ programs, from Whitney Wees (geared to four and five year olds), Family Days (for ages five to twelve) and Family Fun Art Workshops for ages six to ten. For information on registration, price, and scheduling you can visit their website (www.whitney.org). The Guggenheim, located on Fifth Avenue and 89th Street in Manhattan, is a museum whose architecture is an exhibit in itself. The walkways for visitors are a series of c
