STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. \u2014 While the Staten Island Children\u2019s Museum increased general admission tickets to $10 starting Jan. 1, it is also expanding access through new year-round discounts and free admission opportunities.<\/p>\n
The museum, located at Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, will offer active military families year-round admission discounts. <\/p>\n
Grandparents will receive 50% off general admission on weekdays. Membership rates will also increase beginning in January.<\/p>\n
The museum has also rejoined the Bank of America Museums on Us program for 2026. <\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Upcoming programs in 2026<\/p>\n
January programming features daily art workshops where visitors can create Little Lucky Charms using beads, clay, gems and markers. <\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
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<\/a>.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. <\/p>\n