Every nook and cranny of the bright purple, 52,000 square-foot Children’s Discovery Museum is filled with hands-on exhibits. There are more than 150 in all, including Boing, which is all about things that wind, wiggle, and stretch—from rubber band race cars to life-size marionettes. In Streets, kids can climb into a real fire truck, ambulance, and Model-A Ford. In the Wonder Cabinet, a 3,500 square-foot space specifically designed for toddlers, little ones can finger paint, walk through a child-size kaleidoscope, or perform a puppet show. At the Crawl-Through Tunnel, babies can play with mirrors, dioramas, and an aquarium in the floor. Older kids can experiment with a ham radio set.

You’ll need a couple of hours to really experience the museum; however, if your time is short, so be sure to check out Oh Seuss! Off to Great Places. Created by the Children’s Museum of Manhattan, this traveling exhibit celebrates Dr. Seuss’s 100th birthday. Kids can build a life-size throm-dim-bu-lator, unschlump a 10-foot-tall Borfin, or climb aboard the Green Eggs and Ham train.

If this leaves your stomach growling, head to the café for kid-friendly fare such as grilled cheese and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.