Staten Island Children's Museum

About Staten Island Children's Museum

The Staten Island Children's Museum is a children's museum on the grounds of Sailors' Snug Harbor on Staten Island, New York City. The museum opened in 1976 following community and government support for the project. The museum stresses a hands-on interactive approach to its exhibits A large metal sculpture of a Praying Mantis, named Francis the Praying Mantis, is located in front of the museum.

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Founded
1976

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