AMNH's Gilder Center Opens Bringing Butterflies, Bugs, and More Kid-Friendly Exhibits

This week's picks for NYC parents from Mommy Poppins. Sponsored Under moonlight’s spell, a small girl and her teddy find adventure in dreams. [Wink]( now at New Victory Theater through May 7. Perfect for kids ages 4-7, all tickets are $27. [AMNH's Gilder Center Opens Bringing Butterflies, Bugs, and More Kid-Friendly Exhibits]( [Invisible Worlds is one of the new exhibitions at the Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation set to open at the American Museum of Natural History on Thursday, May 4.] Even before the Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation opened, the [American Museum of Natural History]( was one of NYC's most iconic cultural institutions, so hulking in its square footage you'd be hard-pressed to see it all in one day. That statement is doubly true now that the [Gilder Center is set to debut]( on Thursday, May 4, 2023. A modern-looking new wing, the Gilder Center adds a whopping 230,000 square feet to AMNH and, for the first time, allows visitors to traverse the entire 10-building campus without hitting a dreaded dead end. We got a sneak peek at the brand-new building and walked away in awe and anxious for a return visit with kids in tow. Read on for our review of the Gilder Center, which further cements AMNH's place on our list of the [best museums in NYC for kids to visit]( and learn about all the family-friendly attractions this brand new wing houses, including a year-round butterfly vivarium, 18 species of live insects, and an impressive, immersive exhibition backed by the science and data the American Museum of Natural History holds at the core of its mission. [Read more.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( Find the best things to do in NYC this month with our Best of April Activities Guide! [View The Guide >]( 🌈 BEST OF APRIL 🌈 [28 Spring Day Trips near NYC]( Get outdoors and enjoy a day trip to a nearby state park, sculpture garden, or hiking trail. [Read More >]( ⭐ SPONSORED ⭐ [TADA! Musical Theater Summer Camps]( Sing, dance, act, create, and perform a brand new musical every week, all summer long! [Read More >]( 🌷 SEASONAL GUIDE 🌷 [Spring Fun Guide]( Spring fairs, farm visits, and more seasonal fun! [Read More >]( 🌈 BEST OF APRIL 🌈 [Spring Festivals & Fairs in NYC]( From Easter to Earth Day, hit these spring carnivals and fests in April. [Read More >]( 🌈 BEST OF APRIL 🌈 [53 Things To Do on an NYC Staycation]( Make your next vacay a staycation with these picks. [Read More >]( 🌈 BEST OF APRIL 🌈 [Find Cherry Blossoms in NYC]( NYC's flowering cherry trees are an annual delight of spring: Here's where to see them. [Read More >]( Copyright © 2023 Mommy Poppins, All rights reserved. You are getting this email because you subscribed to our newsletters on MommyPoppins.com Our mailing address is: Mommy Poppins 511 Avenue of the Americas #504New York, New York 10011 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from all Mommy Poppins emails](. [Instagram]( [Facebook]( [Pinterest]( [YouTube](