Lunar New Year at the Children's Museum of Manhattan

Tue Feb 17, 2026 - Thu Feb 19, 2026
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Repeating every days through February 19, 2026.
Various times
Age: All
Price: Included with paid admission
Location:
Children's Museum of Manhattan
212-721-1223
The Tisch Building 212 W 83rd Street, New York, NY, 10024
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As the Lantern Festival arrives and the Year of the Horse begins, welcome new beginnings with glowing art, bold colors, and symbols of luck and freedom at CMOM.

Year of the Horse
Tuesday & Wednesday, February 17 – 18 | 2pm – 4:15pm | Ages 5 & up
1st Floor | Makerspace
Thursday, February 19 | 10:30am – 12:30pm | Ages 5 & up
1st Floor | Makerspace
Celebrate the Lunar New Year by creating your own scene in shades of red and yellow, featuring a horse figure!

Paper Lantern Stamping
Tuesday – Thursday, February 17 – 19 | 11:15am – 12:15pm & 2:45 pm – 3:45pm | Ages 4 & younger
3rd Floor | PlayWorks
Use ink stamps and pads to decorate your own paper lantern. Explore symbols and colors associated with Lunar New Year celebrations!

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.