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| Established | 1976 |
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| Location | 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, New York, United States |
| Director | Dina Rosenthal |
| Website | Official website |
The Staten Island Children's Museum is a children's museum on the grounds of Sailors' Snug Harbor on Staten Island, New York.[1] The museum opened in 1976 following community and government support for the project.[2][3] The museum stresses a hands-on interactive approach to its exhibits[4] A large metal sculpture of a Praying Mantis, named Francis the Praying Mantis, is located in front of the museum.[5]
- ^ Andrew L. Yarrow (1989-10-13). "New Children's Museum Joins 2 Old Favorites". The New York Times. Retrieved 2008-03-12.
- ^ "S.I. Children's Museum a Community Affair". The New York Times. 1976-08-24. Retrieved 2008-03-12.
- ^ "Children's Museum Given Three Grants". The New York Times. 1976-08-11. Retrieved 2008-03-12.
- ^ Sandra Cummings (1979-10-28). "Museum Stresses the 'Hands On' Approach". The New York Times. Retrieved 2008-03-12.
- ^ NY Parenting (2011-11-01). "Museum update: Francis returns and much more!". NY Parenting. Retrieved 2011-11-29.