Family Adventures
New York Aquarium
Walk through a swamp; stay dry beneath a waterfall .
Surf Ave and West 8th St, Brooklyn
Subway (F, Q) W 8th St
Open
Apr–May, Sep–Oct: 10am–5pm Mon–Fri (5:30pm Sat, Sun & hols);
Jun–Aug: 10am–6pm Mon–Fri (7pm Sat, Sun & hols); Nov–Mar:
10am–4:30pm dailyAdmission charge
New York Aquarium
Brooklyn Children’s Museum
Permanent collections and changing exhibits.
145 Brooklyn Ave at St. Marks Pl, Brooklyn
Subway (3) Kingston
Open noon–5pm Wed–Fri, 10am–5pm Sat & Sun; Jul–Aug: noon–6pm Tue–Thu, noon–6:30pm Fri
Admission charge
Prospect Park Zoo
Tunnel through a prairie dog town, master baboon language, leapfrog across lily pads.
450 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn
Subway Prospect Park
Open 10am–4:30pm daily; Apr–Oct: 10am–5pm Mon–Fri, 10am–5:30pm Sat, Sun & hols
Admission charge
Prospect Park Carousel
This 1912 carousel with hand-carved animals was moved here from Coney Island in 1950.
Prospect Park, Brooklyn
Subway (B, Q) Prospect Park
Open Apr–Oct: noon–5pm Sat, Sun, hols (6pm Jul–Aug)
Rides $1.50
Lefferts Homestead Children’s House Museum
A rare 18th-century Dutch Colonial farmhouse shows early farm life.
Prospect Park, Brooklyn
Subway (B, Q) Prospect Park
Open Apr–Nov: noon–5pm Thu–Sun & hols
Free
Puppetworks
Hand-carved marionettes are used to present children’s classics.
338 6th Ave at 4th St, Brooklyn
Subway (F) 7th Ave (Brooklyn)
Performances 12:30pm, 2:30pm Sat & Sun
Admission charge, reservations required.
Sheepshead Bay Fishing Boats
A fishing fleet takes passengers for day and evening trips.
Eamons Ave, Brooklyn
Subway (B, Q) to Sheepshead Bay
Boats leave 6:30–9am, 1pm, & 7pm, or can be chartered
Charge
Staten Island Children’s Museum
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6-ft (2-m) kinetic porpoise welcomes you to this interactive playground
exploring water, insects, and visual and performing arts.1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island
Bus S40 from ferry
Open summer: 10am–5pm Tue–Sun; winter: noon–5pm Tue–Sun
Admission charge
Staten Island Zoo
The African Savannah at Twilight is a highlight. Other top sights include the Tropical Forest and Serpentarium.
614 Broadway, Staten Island
Bus S48 from ferry
Open 10am–4:45pm daily
Admission charge
