STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — While the Staten Island Children’s Museum increased general admission tickets to $10 starting Jan. 1, it is also expanding access through new year-round discounts and free admission opportunities.

The museum, located at Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, will offer active military families year-round admission discounts.

Grandparents will receive 50% off general admission on weekdays. Membership rates will also increase beginning in January.

The museum has also rejoined the Bank of America Museums on Us program for 2026.

On the first weekend of each month, Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders can receive one free general admission by presenting a valid debit or credit card and government-issued photo ID.

Bank employees may also receive free admission with valid proof of employment and photo ID. The program joins other free admission opportunities including Cool Culture and SNAP EBT access.

Upcoming programs in 2026

January programming features daily art workshops where visitors can create Little Lucky Charms using beads, clay, gems and markers.

The Walk-In! Workshop runs Wednesday through Friday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.

Special events throughout the month include a storytelling session led by guest host Literacy Inc. on Saturday, January 10, from 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Magical Matt will perform close-up card tricks, coin magic and sleight of hand on Saturday, January 31, from 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

The museum will remain open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. That day features Mozart for Munchkins from 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., where families can learn about different instruments and dance to jazz, classical and boogie-woogie music.

A One Day Fun Camp for children ages 5 to 9 offers a full day of science experiments, art making and exhibit play. Registration is now open.

ShopRite Kidz Cook invites caregivers and children to prepare Mediterranean Rice and Beans together on Sunday, January 25. Sessions run at noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Space is limited and tickets are available at the door. The program is ideal for ages 4 and up.

The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

All programs are included with admission unless stated. For more information, call 718-273-2060, email info@sichildrensmuseum.org or visit the website.