Mid Island on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Staten Island Children's Museum
Building M
Completed: 1913
Architect: Thomas Nash
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 7, 2026
1. Staten Island Children's Museum Marker
If you grew up on Staten Island, one of your first visits to Snug Harbor most likely involved happy memories spent at the Staten Island Children's Museum. Originally founded in 1974, the Children's Museum moved its location to Snug Harbor in 1986, and expanded again in 2003 to include the historic barn and glass passageway.
Today's Children's Museum has twelve hands-on exhibits that enrich young minds in history, the natural sciences, and fine arts. Kids develop their imaginations and logical thinking by interacting with life-sized blocks and games, observing bugs and natural processes like composting, role-playing as firefighters and sailors, and much more.
In addition to onsite exhibits, the Children's Museum hosts field trips, in-school programs, and engaging events that nurture the creativity and curiosity natural to all children, recognize and celebrate different learning styles, and demonstrate vividly that learning can be exciting and fun.
Erected by Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden; Staten Island Children's Museum; NYC & Company Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1974.
Location. 40° 38.573′ N, 74°
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Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Anzio Beachhead Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Veteran's Memorial Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Matron's House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Music Hall (about 400 feet away); Noble Maritime Collection (about 500 feet away); New Earth - Apocalypse Knowledge Advancement Unit (NEAKA), 2014 (about 500 feet away); Snug Harbor's Front Lawn: Past and Present (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Staten Island.
Other markers no longer nearby. Music Hall (was about 400 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Neptune Fountain (was about 600 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 48 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 8, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
