my son and i spent a summer afternoon at imagine that and had a nice time. there were plenty of…read moreactivities to keep him busy and he had fun exploring the different play areas.

Quite a bit to explore, ages 2-7 is ideal. Clean bathrooms, and decent food menu-- veggie burger…read morewas made well. Fresh fruit available. Usual favorites such as pizza, hot dog, French fries and ketchup. Floor plan allows multiple parties and plenty of space for many kids.

The Brooklyn museum was closed -- so we tried this out instead. It wasn't quite the same but my 2…read moreyear old grandson had a good time.

The space is great to give the little ones to run and play without running into each other and the…read moreadults don't have accidents. I love how clean it is kept and all the items they play with and then can be rough and tough. I had a little boy with me and he had a great time. You know a great time when they cry not to leave an activity but as we showed him there was more he just transformed into it....it was wonderful to see all levels are so much to learn you can even have a moment to read to the child...they have so many things to explore....it is different floors of great fun. They even had an outdoor water splash area for the hot days to cool off. Great for 3 and up but as long as you carefully watch them it could be a great time for the smaller age. I will come back again next year to see how he explores this fun again

I had to run it back while in NYC and this was one of my favorite dates I've ever went on!…read more My friends had never been so they trusted me with a good time. We had so much today and it brought back the first time I came here and the amazing memories we made. It allows you to be a kid again and enjoy sweet treats and cool rooms while capturing photos ! Pending my link , then I'll update more photos #RICJAMES4EVA lol

Color-Free Factory Aug 2026…read more My advice: money is green, which is a color. Keep your green money in your pocket and don't spend it at Color Factory. A color museum should have COLOR. This place was unbelievably shabby and unloved, the confetti room had no confetti, the color rooms were just painted empty dark closets the size of a mop and bucket. The whole thing could be done better in your own garage with three quarts of Sherwin-Williams paint and a roll of paper towels for confetti. The ball pit was only ankle deep in balls. I'm so embarrassed for Color Factory, I could make this place better in one long weekend with $100 and the help of three kids from a teenage art class. Collect colored objects from Goodwill, buy paint samples from Lowe's! Let kids paint! Buy colored plastic magnets and some light tables! In such a creative city packed with broke art students, this place should be amazing. It could be a home for inventive uses of color and design, instead of a broken, shabby, color-free house of sad. Skip Color Factory and just go for a walk in amazing New York. There's more color and creativity in one city block, and it's free.

My first visit to Liberty Science Center was a few weeks ago on Memorial Day. It was what I…read moreexpected - fun to explore, learned about current and new exhibits, and I felt like a kid again. We came here to see " Sue" the Tyrannosaurus Rex. The last day she was going to be in the exhibit was on Memorial Day. It was sweet to see families and all different kids go through this exhibit with awe and amazement. Our lil guy is in his dinosaur phase and was in love all around. Liberty Science Center was a good space to explore. We didn't have enough time to spend here, however we will return. The space was clean, employees were respectful and kind, and there are plenty of opportunities for anyone to check out different floors of interests. The only con is paying some parts to check out rather than an overall included ticket. Plenty of space to park; Will return soon!

It was our first time visiting the Liberty Science Center. We didn't really know what to expect but…read morecame for the Dino exhibit that ended up being a bit lackluster. We came at 3:30 (5pm close) on a Saturday and expected it to be less busy. It was PACKED. A sea of strollers and kids and parents. Going up and down in the elevators was a nightmare. Besides the number of people, the exhibits themselves were pretty cool. Mostly for kids aged 4+ but they did have a toddler area named the Wobbly Room which was pretty fun. $64 for two adults, kids under 2 free. A season pass for 2 adults and up to 4 kids was $250 and seems worthwhile if you come at least a few times a year. We definitely need to come back (not on a Saturday?) and do more exploring. We totally missed the planetarium!

The idea of the iMuseum is great but a few things make the experience here lack luster…read more First the price is too high as the experience can take 30 minutes tops- in my opinion it's a clear money grab. Also at the price of admissions every Guest should be offered a ballon upon leaving. As for the Staff- it seems as their only concern is to process your payment. It's also obvious they do not want you to preview the space before entering. They are also are quick to give mumbled directions, and are inattentive to guest and seem to have no experience or patience dealing with groups and young people. Finally, there is no direct way to contact/speak to anyone from the iMuseum as their phone number is inactive and there is no immediate response from their contact form or instagram messenger. Regardless of all of this, the only positive thing I can say about the iMuseum is that its rooms are really cool to take pictures, but I do wonder if they are regularly wiped downed and cleaned as it's a touch experience.

Such a cool place! I mean every room was tied to an emotion or feeling. We really enjoyed just…read morebeing present in the moment and vibing in each room. It was nice to take your time, walk through and actually feel the true feeling or emotion that each room represented. If you are a fan of the movie inside out you'll really enjoy this experience! Go check it out

Montclair Art Musuem is a small, regional museum. Emphasis is on whatever special exhibits they…read morehave on as well as Native American and American art. They have an excellent collection, some of which is always on display, is George Inness, the landscape artist who lives in Montclair. The selection of paintings is well curated and often highlights different themes and techniques in the art work. Drawbacks - It is too small to spend more than an hour, two on the outside, there. Some exhibits do not have exhibit plaques next to the paintings, so you have to use on the the bound books to figure out who painted what. Personally I found this unnecessary cumbersome. Very much worth a visit.

Attended the 20th Anniversary Birthday Bash Tasting celebrating Amanti Vino!…read more Wine tasting was awesome! The food from Turtle and The Wolf restaurant and the Van Hook Cheese & Grocery were delicious! Great accommodations at Museum!!

LOVED spyscape! Amazing for family or group event. Clean facility and well coordinated from staff…read more It was a nice break from the hustle! The staff was beyond helpful finding a lost piece of jewelry! Forever grateful for their professionalism and diligence with recovery!!

This was such a fun and unique experience! I surprised my boyfriend with this for his birthday, and…read morehe absolutely loved it. The challenges, puzzles, and games really make you think--you definitely have to process the clues carefully! There are multiple levels to complete, and throughout the experience you're asked questions that determine what type of agent you are, which was a really cool touch. It was challenging, but in the best way. Now that I understand how everything works, I definitely want to go back and do it again to see if I can do even better! If you're looking for something interactive, different, and a lot of fun, I highly recommend checking this place out. We'll definitely be back!

My 4 year old (and the adults with her) had so much fun. She could build with magnetiles for hours…read moreso it was perfect for her. The design bar was super fun too and getting design bar tokens with your ticket made the insane admission price feel *sort of* worth it. Admission is overpriced, but it was really a cool place and we had a really fun time. Would definitely go back.

Came here for a kids get together and it was so fun that I ended purchasing a monthly membership…read morefor the kids. With 100,000 magnatiles and activities for the children, what could go wrong. There were design challenges given to the kids to create. They were then given tokens to swap for small toys. Downstairs there's a glitter tile bench where kids can create their own tiles to take home. There is also a sitting area for the parents downstairs, with snacks such as pizza, fries, coffee and wine. Definitely worth checking out. Kids under 2 are free.

A great museum dedicated to the beloved American Baseball Player, Manager and Coach Yogi Berra…read more In front of the museum, you'll see a beautiful statue of Yogi Berra. Mr. Berra was a wonderful family man. During his lifetime, he embraced the importance of giving back and helping others. President Barack Obama awarded the Presidential Metal of Freedom to Yogi Berra. The museum has a pitching area, where you can test your speed. There's a wonderful display of the evolution of catchers mitts from 1895- 2016. During your visit to the museum, please stop in the theater to see an overview of Yogi Berra's life, narrated by Tom Brokaw. The winning banners of the Yankee from 1947 -1962 hang in the theatre. Ticket prices are as follows: Adult- $10, Senior $5, Under 18 $5, Montclair University Students and Veterans Free. There's a designated parking area for visitors to the museum.

As a Yankee fan for over 64 years, a visit here when in New Jersey was a must. It did not…read moredisappoint! There is a display of catcher gloves though the decades, and lots of pictures and quotes from Yogi. There are replicas of his 10 world series rings and three MVP awards. (the originals were stolen). There is a view into the minor league stadium named after him. I enjoyed the 20 minute film on him also. Yogi's WWII service, and the mentorship of HOFer Bill Dickey are also highlighted. I highly recommend a visit to a place that honors one of the all-time great Yankees, and a great human being.

I volunteered for babysitting duty one day with my two nieces and when I asked about what…read moreactivities they enjoyed, Slime was the number one suggestion. I remembered Sloomoo while I was walking through Soho one day (and the crazy line waiting outside on a Saturday). Fortunately this was Wednesday morning and we were able to walk right in. Sloomoo is not a cheap visit. Each ticket (regardless of age) is about $48+tax. Adults have to pay along with the kids (even though you are required to be there to escort them). The good news is that it means if you're so inclined, you can participate in all the activities and not just stand off to the side scrolling through your phone as you wait. Sloomoo is set up in the ground level of an older building in Soho. It actually takes up the entire ground level and the basement so this is not just a place to make slime and go home, it is a full series of activities. The layout is kind of like a museum where each room is designed to guide you to the next. A couple sections are tucked away in a corner. In almost every room there are small tubs of slime with different textures and scents for kids to play with. Signs on the walls tell you what each one is. This is brilliant because it gets you accustomed to the various textures and scents, preparing you for the eventual part of Sloomoo where you make your own slime. As you progress there are activities including a slingshot that flings slime at you (while you stand inside a protective box). There is an ASMR room where you blindfold yourself and touch fuzzy walls as calming noises play above you. In another room there are slime pits where you can step into slime barefoot (you wipe your feet with wet wipes first) and sit in a pile of squishie toys (conveniently available for purchase at the gift shop of course). When you finally go to make your own slime towards the end, you select a texture, a scent and then a color. You then sit down and knead your slime like dough to get the colors evened out. My nieces were 10x better at this than I was and I wound up handing my slime to them to work the color in! At the very end of the experience is a gift shop filled with slime kits, kinetic sand, squishies and more. For those curious, there are rest rooms and hand washing stations available. I mentioned the basement earlier. That is reserved for special classes to get certified in slime making. Those classes currently cost $28+tax. This is not a cheap experience, but my nieces had an absolute blast and did not want to leave, and that is perhaps the biggest endorsement I can give Sloomoo!

Sloomoo Institute surprised me. With a steep price tag of over $50 per adult and child ticket, I…read morewas skeptical. It looked too gimmicky like the Museum of Ice Cream. However, my slime-loving nine-year-old daughter really wanted to go. As a surprise, I took her. (To save money, only have one adult go.) Here's our experience. 1) Admission: On a Friday afternoon in April, we were able to get tickets online easily. DO NOT WALK IN. You can, but it's the most expensive way to experience Sloomoo. Google promo codes first that work online. A quick Google search revealed three promo codes from influencers that took 20-30% off our tickets. 2) Experience: Once your tickets are scanned and an online waiver is filled out, you'll write your "slime name" on a name tag. Pass through a hall about the history of slime and you're inside the main area. There are several rooms of "buckets" filled with all types of slime with different textures and scents. This was pretty fun and was very relaxing dipping your hands in slime. (Don't worry- you have to wipe your hands clean beforehand with a wipe. There are wipe stations everywhere.) There are a few interactive areas like a giant sling shot, a musical room, a tablet where you pick your slime companion, and a place where you're blindfolded and feel different things in slime holes. (It's not as weird as that sounds.) Part of the experience is making your own slime. You pick what type of slime you want, the scent, the color, and three charms. This took about 20-30 minutes since there are so many scents to pick from. We landed on creamy cloud slime with the passion fruit rose scent, aqua green, and three fruit charms. At the very end, there's an area where you can take off your shoes and walk through slime. Again, you wipe off your feet before and after. Still, if you don't think about how gross it is, it's a unique and fun feeling. 3) Space: There's a single restroom at the start of the museum, but due to a line, staff let us in the staff basement where there are three additional bathrooms. At the very end is a store with all types of slime, slime molds, kits, and more. Our daughter spent $47 of her own money on two slime kits and activator. It's very pricey so limit how much you spend. As a staff member told a kid, "Nothing is free here." 4) Staff: This is where it was a little off. Several staff were a bit odd with the kids. One staff member by the slime making area made a few inappropriate jokes around little kids. Often, staff had to be called to each station so waiting is expected. None were friendly or warm for working with kids. Overall, Sloomoo Institute is worth the experience if you are willing to shell out the money. Our daughter LOVED it and I was surprised how much I did too for having low expectations. However, I'd NEVER come back with that price tag. It's almost offensive.