Recommended Field Trips:
Animal Exhibits in NYC

Aside from our fabulous zoos and aquarium, animals, both real and imaginary, are a part of cultural life in NYC. Read some Recommended Books about Animals. See also Laurie's class Animals! Animals!

Animals in the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art

Download the free art educator’s guide on Animals in Himalayan Art, a self-guided tour for grades 1 - 6: .

Winnie-the-Pooh at the NYPL

The New York Public Library has a permanent children's collection that includes Christopher's Robin's actual teddy bear that inspired the Winnie-the-Pooh stories. Located in the main branch at Fifth Ave. and 42nd St., in the Steven Schwartzman building, see the exhibition times.

Animals in the Metropolitan Museum

• Animals All Around. Use this free family guide to explore animals in the museums amazing Greek galleries.
• Creature Features Use this free family guide to find three examples of imaginary animals in the museum.
• Visit the Cloisters for a look at the Unicorn tapestries and other examples of animals in medieval art. There is an interactive guide to the unicorn tapestries /li>

Animals in the Jewish Museum

Download a free family guide to finding animals in the permanent collection of the Jewish Museum, as well as a guide to a past exhibit on Curious George.

Animals in the Brooklyn Museum

Free family guides at the Brooklyn Museum include one on animals in ancient Egypt.

Coming Soon at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan

The new exhibit at CMOM, opening on January 28, 2012, is The Monkey King: A Story from China.

Self-Guided NYC Gargoyle Tour

Monster Walks — find fantastic animals and other monstrous creatures adorning the cathedrals and buildings of Manhattan. This is a great walking trip for any age, in any season (weather permitting). Bring your camera or a sketch pad!