Museum of Mathematics (MoMath) | Kids Out and About Fairfield County, CT

Museum of Mathematics (MoMath)

Address: 
11 E. 26th Street
New York , NY , 10010
Phone: (212) 542-0566
40° 44' 36.402" N, 73° 59' 14.0208" W
Contact name: 
Yia Hang
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MoMath, the National Museum of Mathematics, is an award-winning museum that highlights the role of mathematics in illuminating the patterns and structures all around us. Its dynamic exhibits, galleries, and programs are designed to stimulate inquiry, spark curiosity, and reveal the wonders of mathematics. The Museum’s innovative exhibits will engage visitors of every age, from 1 to 100! Located in Manhattan at 11 East 26th Street, New York, NY 10010, between Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue. The Museum is open from 10AM-5PM, 7 days/week, 364 days a year (closed Thanksgiving).

The National Museum of Mathematics

Mathematics illuminates the patterns and structures all around us. Our dynamic exhibitsgallery, and programs will stimulate inquiry, spark curiosity, and reveal the wonders of mathematics. MoMath has innovative exhibits that will engage folks from 105 to 5 years old (and sometimes younger), but with a special emphasis on activities for 4th through 8th graders.

The Museum is located at 11 East 26th Street in Manhattan and is open from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, seven days a week, 364 days a year (MoMath is closed on Thanksgiving Day). Special note: MoMath closes early the first Wednesday of every month, at 2:30 PM.

Directions

Find detailed directions and parking information here.

Upcoming EventsLearn more about exciting events happening at the Museum soon!

PolyPals: An afternoon program for preschool children

Expansions: An afternoon program for gifted math students

Teachers: bring exciting math exhibits to your school: Visit mm2go.org to learn more about Math Midway 2 Go!

Make a group visit to MoMath!: MoMath is now offering reservations for group visit slots. Click here to learn more and book your group visits today.

Time Warner Cable Supports Family Fridays: See a PSA about MoMath’s Family Fridays from Time Warner Cable’s Connect a Million Minds campaign.

Math Mondays at Make: The National Museum of Mathematics has partnered with Make Magazine to produce Math Mondays, a weekly column on Make: Online featuring fun, experiential, and puzzling items that explore different aspects of mathematics.

 

Events, Birthday Parties, and More

Looking to host a one-of-a-kind event where your guests can interact with over two dozen engaging exhibits?  Enter a world of mathematical intrigue, but don’t worry, amongst all the activity there is plenty of space for gala-worthy dinners, over the top birthday bashes, and mitzvahs.  Who knew math could be this much fun?  For more information, contact events@momath.org.

Open hours: 
Sunday: 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Monday: 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am-5:00 pm