Children's Museum of the Arts celebrates the visual and performing artist in every child through teaching, collecting, creating and exhibiting children's art.

At CMA we give all children and families access to the creative tools that promote self-expression and esteem through the visual and performing arts. We honor the artist in every child through hands-on art programs taught by trained, working artists; through our on-going collection and exhibition of children's art; and through partnerships with diverse community organizations that celebrate life and the arts in New York City.

History:
Founded in October 1988 by Kathleen A. Schneider, the Children's Museum of the Arts is one of the oldest children's art museums in the world. The Museum has been located in the Manhattan neighborhood of SoHo since its inception. The Museum employs an artist-in-residence format whereby teaching artists work directly with children and their families.

Contact people:

Claire Yeoman, (212) 274-0986, (email) Elizabeth Slocum, (212) 274-0986, (email) Robin Parks, (212) 274-0986, (email)

Address:

182 Lafayette St. New York, NY 10013 (See a map)

Directions:

By subway, take the 6 to Spring Street, N to Canal Street, or the R/W to Prince Street By bus, take the M1 to Centre Street/Broome Street or the M6 to Broadway/Broome Street.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: 6 to Spring Street,   Walk distance (in minutes): 1   Nearest Bus Stop: M6 to Broadway/Broome Street, 1 minute walk