There are many museums on Staten Island that are great for children and adults with special needs. At these museums, there are accessibility features, sensory-friendly assistance and programming, discounts for visitors with disabilities and more. Browse this guide to Staten Island museums for kids with special needs or disabilities and start planning your weekend of family fun.
Museums on Staten Island for Kids with Special Needs or Disabilities
Sung Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden
1000 Richmond Terr.
718-425-3504
HOURS: Outdoor grounds and gardens are open to the public daily, dawn to dusk.
PRICE: Free. (Admission for individual museums that are on site vary).
The campus has made lots of accessibility improvements to entrances and paths. Visitors in wheelchairs can enter all areas of Snug Harbor’s campus, but should call Snug Harbor Rangers (718-816-9691) if they need assistance accessing gardens or facilities. The site also offers a variety of learning opportunities for visitors of all ages and abilities, and programs can be adapted for groups with special needs.
Staten Island Children’s Museum
1000 Richmond Terr.
718-273-2060
HOURS: Wednesday through Sunday, 10am to 5pm; special hours when school is out (check website for updates)
PRICE: $8; free for ages 1 and younger
Located on the grounds of Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, the museum offers an accessibility guide created specifically for children with sensory issues so they can get familiar with the museum’s exhibits, sounds and quiet areas. Most components of all exhibitions are wheelchair accessible.
Historic Richmond Town
441 Clarke Ave.
718-351-1611
HOURS: May 25-Oct. 2; Wednesday-Sunday, 11am-5pm; Oct. 3-April 30; Friday-Sunday, 11am-5pm
PRICE: $10; $5 ages 6-11; free for ages 5 and younger
Though many of the site’s buildings have wheelchair-accessible entrances, wheelchair access to many of the historic structures on site varies. Reasonable accommodations can still be met, and wheelchairs can be requested. There’s also a private lactation and quiet space room located in the Third County Courthouse. The space offers privacy, comfort and seating for nursing parents, their babies and anyone with multi diverse needs. Accessibility discounts are available.
Staten Island Zoo
705 Clove Rd.
718-442-3100
HOURS: Daily, 10am-4:45pm
PRICE: $10; $7 seniors; $6 ages 3-14; free for ages 2 and younger
The Staten Island Zoo partners with KultureCity to accommodate visitors of all ages with sensory needs. Sensory bags with KCVIP badges, fidget tools, noise-canceling headphones and more are available at the zoo’s Clove Road entrance. Weighted lap pads are also available upon request.
Staten Island Museum
1000 Richmond Terr.
718-727-1135
HOURS: Check the website for information.
PRICE: $8; $5 seniors; $2, ages 2-12
The museum is wheelchair accessible.
Alice Austen House Museum
2 Hylan Blvd.
718-816-4506
HOURS: Tuesday-Saturday, 12-5pm
PRICE: $10; $6 seniors; free for ages 12 and younger
Visitors with disabilities receive discounted admission of $6. Their care partners are admitted for free. The public areas of the museum are largely wheelchair accessible.
Noble Maritime Collection
1000 Richmond Terr.
718-447-6490
HOURS: Thursday-Sunday, 12-5pm
PRICE: By donation
The museum and all its galleries and public spaces are wheelchair accessible. Care partners receive free admission.
National Lighthouse Museum
200 The Promenade at Lighthouse Point
718-390-0040
HOURS: Wednesday-Sunday, 11am-4pm
PRICE: $7; $5 seniors; free for ages younger than 12
The museum offers a discount for visitors with disabilities. Call for more information.
Garibaldi Meucci Museum
420 Tompkins Ave.
718-442-1608
HOURS: Check the website for information.
PRICE: Check the website for information.
The museum is wheelchair accessible on the first floor, but note the restroom is on the second floor.
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