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Rainy Day Activities for Kids in New York City

48 indoor and rainy day activities for kids in New York City. Museums, entertainment centers, and indoor play spaces with age ratings and parent tips.

Highest rated: Immersive Gamebox - Lower East Side, Play Street Museum - Upper West Side, Kid's Play World. 43 are indoor. Every listing includes age ratings, stroller access, and parent tips.

Top Picks

Immersive Gamebox - Lower East Side
#1

Immersive Gamebox - Lower East Side

4.9 stars

Immersive Gamebox earns its 4.9-star rating with a genuinely innovative product: a private room where floor-to-ceiling projections and motion-sensing

Best for ages 7 and upIndoor$80-120 for a private session for 2-4 players; book online
Play Street Museum - Upper West Side
#2

Play Street Museum - Upper West Side

4.9 stars

Play Street Museum UWS earns a stellar 4.9 stars because it combines structured play with real art-making in a way that engages both toddlers and pare

Best for ages 0-6Indoor$50-80 for 2 young kids per session including art activities
Kid's Play World
#3

Kid's Play World

4.9 stars

Kid's Play World in Middle Village earns a remarkable 4.9 stars because the staff genuinely engages with children, not just manages them. The facility

Best for ages 0-7Indoor$30-50 for 2 young kids per session
Max Adventures Kids Birthday Party Place
#4

Max Adventures Kids Birthday Party Place

4.8 stars

Max Adventures packs an impressive range of activities into one Brooklyn venue: laser tag, multi-level indoor playground, arcade games, and party room

Best for ages 4-14Indoor$60-100 for open play session for 2 kids including basic food
Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, NYBG
#5

Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, NYBG

4.8 stars

The Enid Haupt Conservatory houses a rainforest under glass — giant palms, tropical flowers, and ferns in a Victorian-era glasshouse that looks like s

All agesIndoor$60-$80 for NYBG All-Garden Pass including conservatory (~$30/adult, children 12 and under free with adult); Holiday Train Show has higher pricing at $40-$50 per adult
Immersive Gamebox - Lower East Side

Immersive Gamebox - Lower East Side

4.9(3,821)

Ages: Best for ages 7 and up

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Play Street Museum - Upper West Side

Play Street Museum - Upper West Side

4.9(465)

Ages: Best for ages 0-6

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Kid's Play World

Kid's Play World

4.9(230)

Ages: Best for ages 0-7

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Max Adventures Kids Birthday Party Place

Max Adventures Kids Birthday Party Place

4.8(907)

Ages: Best for ages 4-14

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Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, NYBG

Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, NYBG

4.8(2,425)

Ages: All ages

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Fun Island Playground

Fun Island Playground

4.8(149)

Ages: Best for ages 0-10

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Ferox Ninja Park - Trampolines, Ninja gym, Parkour

Ferox Ninja Park - Trampolines, Ninja gym, Parkour

4.8(1,466)

Ages: Best for ages 5-18; excellent for tweens and teens who want an athletic challenge

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Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation

Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation

4.8(442)

Ages: 4–17

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World of Birds

World of Birds

4.8(408)

Ages: Best for ages 3 and up

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Fun Galaxy

Fun Galaxy

4.8(155)

Ages: Best for ages 1-10

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Launch Family Entertainment Brooklyn

Launch Family Entertainment Brooklyn

4.7(421)

Ages: Best for ages 4-18

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Congo Gorilla Forest

Congo Gorilla Forest

4.7(803)

Ages: Best for ages 4 and up

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Empire Adventure Park

Empire Adventure Park

4.7(801)

Ages: Best for ages 4-16

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Ocean Wonders: Sharks!

Ocean Wonders: Sharks!

4.7(910)

Ages: 3–16

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Launch Family Entertainment Queens

Launch Family Entertainment Queens

4.7(4,095)

Ages: Best for ages 4-18

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NYBG Ticket Counter

NYBG Ticket Counter

4.7(515)

Ages: All ages — entry point to NYBG

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Kidz Fun Palace – Indoor Playground & Birthday Parties

Kidz Fun Palace – Indoor Playground & Birthday Parties

4.6(557)

Ages: Best for ages 2-11

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Twinkle Playspace

Twinkle Playspace

4.6(483)

Ages: Best for ages 0-6

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KM's Dreamland Indoor Playground

KM's Dreamland Indoor Playground

4.6(111)

Ages: Best for ages 1-10

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Max Funland

Max Funland

4.6(276)

Ages: Best for ages 2-10

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Complete Playground

Complete Playground

4.6(325)

Ages: Best for ages 0-10

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Staten Island Children's Museum

Staten Island Children's Museum

4.6(960)

Ages: 1–10

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Bronx Children's Museum

Bronx Children's Museum

4.6(184)

Ages: 1–10

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KidsZone Indoor Playground

KidsZone Indoor Playground

4.5(163)

Ages: Best for ages 1-10

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Woodbridge Aquarium & Wildlife

Woodbridge Aquarium & Wildlife

4.5(8,589)

Ages: Best for ages 2-10

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Joyful Palace

Joyful Palace

4.5(604)

Ages: Best for ages 1-10

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Liberty Science Center

Liberty Science Center

4.5(10,149)

Ages: Best for ages 3-15

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New York Hall of Science

New York Hall of Science

4.5(6,121)

Ages: 3–16

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Sugar Hill Children's Museum of Art & Storytelling

Sugar Hill Children's Museum of Art & Storytelling

4.5(377)

Ages: 1–10

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RiseNY

RiseNY

4.5(3,590)

Ages: 5–17

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Long Island Children's Museum

Long Island Children's Museum

4.5(2,365)

Ages: Best for ages 1-10

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Laser Bounce - Family Fun Center | Queens

Laser Bounce - Family Fun Center | Queens

4.4(1,267)

Ages: Best for ages 4-16

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Museum of Illusions - New York

Museum of Illusions - New York

4.4(13,222)

Ages: Best for ages 6-16

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Jungle Adventure NYC

Jungle Adventure NYC

4.4(356)

Ages: Best for ages 1-10

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Flying Apple NY

Flying Apple NY

4.4(262)

Ages: Best for ages 1-10

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Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

4.4(2,605)

Ages: Best for ages 4-16

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Color Factory NYC

Color Factory NYC

4.4(4,624)

Ages: Best for ages 5 and up; particularly fun for ages 7-14

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Staten Island Museum

Staten Island Museum

4.4(335)

Ages: 5–13

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Sloomoo Institute

Sloomoo Institute

4.3(2,224)

Ages: 5–16

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Children's Museum Of Manhattan

Children's Museum Of Manhattan

4.2(3,077)

Ages: Best for ages 1-9

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Kids 'N Action

Kids 'N Action

4.2(1,189)

Ages: 2–10

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Chinatown Fair Family Fun Center

Chinatown Fair Family Fun Center

4.2(910)

Ages: Best for ages 8 and up; primarily a teen/young adult arcade

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Bounce N Play

Bounce N Play

4.2(676)

Ages: Best for ages 1-10

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New York Aquarium

New York Aquarium

4.2(18,909)

Ages: All ages; best experiences for ages 3 and up

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Sky Zone Trampoline Park

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.1(3,995)

Ages: Best for ages 5-18

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Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience - American Dream Mall

Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience - American Dream Mall

4.1(805)

Ages: 4–16

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Land-O-Fun

Land-O-Fun

4.0(680)

Ages: Best for ages 2-10

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Jennifer Chalsty Planetarium

Jennifer Chalsty Planetarium

4.0(78)

Ages: Best for ages 5-15

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Common Questions

What can we do with kids on a rainy day in New York City?
New York City has 48 rainy-day-friendly activities for families. Best options: Immersive Gamebox - Lower East Side, Play Street Museum - Upper West Side, Kid's Play World, Max Adventures Kids Birthday Party Place, Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, NYBG. All are indoor or covered.
How many rainy day activities in New York City are stroller-friendly?
25 of the 48 rainy day activities in New York City are fully stroller-friendly.

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