Family Trip During Winter Break: These New York Attractions Are Fun and Educational!
Winter break and the Spring Festival are approaching. Are parents ready to take their kids on a trip? The New York Pass recommends some New York attractions perfect for a family winter break—fun, eye-opening, and educational!
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center – Westchester
Almost no child can resist LEGO bricks! The LEGOLAND® Discovery Center in Westchester, New York, features 2 interactive rides, 10 LEGO build-and-play zones, a cool 4D cinema, and various fun attractions—a true paradise for kids.
Here, children can learn how LEGO bricks are made on the LEGO Factory Tour, pick up tips and tricks at the Master Builder Academy, build and test tracks at the LEGO Racers area, play in the animal-themed DUPLO® Village, meet their favorite LEGO friends in the 4D cinema with stunning sound and visual effects, and explore MINILAND—a miniature model of all of New York’s top attractions made from over 1.5 million LEGO bricks—to spark their creativity.
Small bricks bring big fun, and the whole family can experience the endless magic of these incredible bricks.
Address: 39 Fitzgerald Street, Yonkers, New York 10710
Ticket: $26.99, free with The New York Pass
American Museum of Natural History
Everything in the world fascinates children. How big were dinosaurs? How did humans evolve? What creatures once lived on Earth? All these answers can be found in this museum.
As one of the largest natural history museums in the world, the American Museum of Natural History in Manhattan consists of 28 interconnected buildings, housing 45 permanent exhibition halls, a planetarium, and a library, with millions of precious artifacts in its collection.
From a 94-foot blue whale and a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton to various animal specimens, fossils, and anthropological artifacts, the whole family can explore exciting science, nature, and history exhibitions, enriching their knowledge and understanding of the Earth’s past and vastness.
Address: Central Park West at West 79th Street, New York, NY 10024
Ticket: $23, free with The New York Pass
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Located on the Hudson River, the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum focuses on historical, scientific, and military exhibitions. It has long been a beloved cultural and educational institution in New York, offering unique experiences through authentic ships, aircraft, interactive exhibits, and historical artifacts.
The aircraft carrier USS Intrepid was launched in 1943 and served in World War II, surviving five kamikaze attacks and one torpedo strike. On its flight deck are more than 20 restored real aircraft; the Space Shuttle Pavilion displays original artifacts, photos, audio, and video materials across 17 exhibition areas; and in the Exploreum, an interactive hall themed around water, aviation, and marine life, children can even climb into a real Bell 47 helicopter, pilot an interactive submarine, and operate a space shuttle.
Adjacent to the museum is the USS Growler, a missile submarine launched in 1989 and the only American diesel-powered submarine open to the public.
Address: Pier 86, West 46th Street & 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10036
Ticket: $33, free with The New York Pass
Staten Island Children’s Museum
A museum designed especially for children is definitely worth a visit for a family trip! Located on Staten Island at the southernmost tip of New York, this museum is the only indoor-outdoor interactive museum in the city. It features exhibitions on insects, the ocean, and world knowledge, as well as children’s workshops with activities and performances. Kids can also use real, safe construction tools to build and decorate houses, sparking their design potential.
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Come to the Staten Island Children’s Museum to learn through play, gain knowledge, and make lots of friends!
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Address: 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301
Ticket: $8, free with The New York Pass
