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Staten Island Children's Museum at Snug Harbor

A hands-on museum on the Snug Harbor grounds. New Brighton, Staten Island.

Staten IslandLesser knownUnder $25IndoorsAll ages

By DanUpdated Monday, October 5, 2026Lesser known

The Staten Island Children's Museum building on the grounds of Snug Harbor — Photo: Snug Harbor Aug 2026 150 by Epicgenius, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

The short answer

The Staten Island Children's Museum is at 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, on the grounds of Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden. It is open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm, with members-only time on Wednesday to Friday from 9am to 10am. At the time of writing tickets are $10 for adults and children alike, and children under 1 are free, which makes it one of the cheaper indoor options in the city.

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What it is like

The Snack Zone Cafe is open 11am to 1pm Wednesday to Friday, and there are vending machines and picnic tables, so bringing your own lunch is plausible. The museum is closed on New Year's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas (it does open on October 12 for Indigenous Peoples' and Italian Heritage Day). Snug Harbor's outdoor grounds are free from dawn to dusk, seven days a week.

Why is it a detour worth making? Because the ferry is free and the combination of Staten Island Ferry, a bus ride and a morning of play is a proper adventure for a six-year-old, and many visitors never make it to Staten Island. Be aware that Snug Harbor has said Chapel Road will have partial closures from 7am to 3:30pm Monday to Friday from August 2026 through mid-2027, which could affect parking and drop-offs.

Best time to go

A weekday morning; Snug Harbor's grounds are free to wander afterwards.

Tips before you go

The grounds of Snug Harbor are free; combine the museum with a walk through the gardens.
Chapel Road has partial weekday closures through mid-2027; check Snug Harbor before you drive.
Check the ferry and bus times from St. George; the S40 bus is the usual link (check the MTA).

Practical

Address: 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten Island, NY 10301
Subway: No subway on Staten Island. Take the free Staten Island Ferry to St. George Terminal, then the S40 bus to Snug Harbor (confirm on the MTA site). Subway to the ferry: 1 to South Ferry (accessible) or 4/5 to Bowling Green (accessible).
Stroller: Not confirmed on the pages I could read; check the museum's website.
Restrooms: Not confirmed on the page I read; ask at the front desk.
Cost: $10 for adults and children; under 1 free; members free. Snug Harbor's grounds are free.
Time: 2 to 3 hours with a five-year-old; longer if you add the gardens.
Check first: Holiday closures (the museum closes on major holidays), Chapel Road closures, and the exact bus route.
Ages: All ages
Indoors or out: Indoors
Best seasons: All year

Official page ↗

Checked against the pages under Sources. Times and prices change, so check before you set off. Elevators go out of service: check the MTA's elevator status.

Where it is

1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten Island, NY 10301. OpenStreetMap ↗ · Directions ↗

What's on here

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An after-school block of camp activities on a day the museum is open for Indigenous Peoples' and Italian Heritage Day. Costs $15 per camper. Organizer ↗
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Nearby on the Brood List

Snug Harbor and the Chinese Scholar's Garden
New Brighton, Staten Island · under 0.1 mile away

Questions people ask

How much is the Staten Island Children's Museum?

At the time of writing, $10 for adults and children, with children under 1 free.

What are the museum's hours?

Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm.

Are the Snug Harbor grounds free?

Yes. The grounds are free and open dawn to dusk, seven days a week.

Can we bring lunch?

There are picnic tables and vending machines, and a Snack Zone Cafe open 11am to 1pm Wednesday to Friday.

Which subway stop is nearest?

No subway on Staten Island. Take the free Staten Island Ferry to St. George Terminal, then the S40 bus to Snug Harbor (confirm on the MTA site). Subway to the ferry: 1 to South Ferry (accessible) or 4/5 to Bowling Green (accessible).

Can you take a stroller?

Not confirmed on the pages I could read; check the museum's website.

How long do you need?

2 to 3 hours.

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