Science Classes for Toddlers in Chelsea, NYC

9 upcoming · 4 local studios

Chelsea’s science scene runs to just five upcoming sessions across two venues, with MoMath hosting math-focused events and Corlears School offering music programming for infants. The bands target ages from birth to 36 months at $40, while MoMath’s free Family Fridays and permanent exhibits vary widely in age. Filter by age band to match your child’s stage, then scan the list below for dates and details.

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Free! Math Gym , a workout for your brain (grades 1–12) (online )scienceFREE

Free! Math Gym , a workout for your brain (grades 1–12) (online )

Wed, Sep 16 · 4:00 PM

National Museum of Mathematics · Chelsea

Ages 6–18Drop-in
STEM Campsscience

STEM Camps

Mon, Sep 21 · 9:00 AM

Genius Gems NYC · Chelsea

Drop-in
Family Fridays with Nick Sayers at MoMathFREE

Family Fridays with Nick Sayers at MoMath

Fri, Sep 25 · 6:30 PM

National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath) · Chelsea

Nick Sayers connects the worlds of Art and STEM. This free Family Fridays session at the National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath) is designed for ages 4 and up.

Ages 4+
Mathematics and the Art of M.C. Escher Opens at MoMath

Mathematics and the Art of M.C. Escher Opens at MoMath

Thu, Oct 1 · All day

National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath) · Chelsea

Mathematics and the Art of M.C. Escher, on view October 1, 2026 – February 8, 2027, is the first major M.C. Escher exhibition in Manhattan and highlights the many ways in which his work intersects with mathematics. It features more than 60 wood engravings, lithographs, woodcuts, mezzotints, and drawings and includes woodblocks and a lithographic stone used by the artist, plus three-dimensional objects that he designed.

All ages
, , : Mad Sciencescience

, , : Mad Science

Mon, Oct 12 · 9:00 AM

Genius Gems NYC · Chelsea

Drop-in
Ramblin' Dan's Freewheelin' Band (0-36 months)From $40

Ramblin' Dan's Freewheelin' Band (0-36 months)

Thu, Oct 15 · 9:30 AM

Corlears School · Chelsea

Emanu-El Downtown is so excited host Ramblin' Dan. Early Childhood Music the Whole Family will Love! A longtime New York Family Favorite, Ramblin' Dan’s Freewheelin' Band provides high energy and engaging music classes driven by playful musicality and skillful guitar work. Our priorities are having fun, providing a pressure-free and comforting atmosphere, and helping kids gain confidence. At a Ramblin’ Dan music class, you'll hear everything from Rock N Roll, Reggae, Funk, Hip Hop, Folk and Bluegrass. The music pulls from pop hits old and new, fun versions of well known kids' songs and Ramblin' Dan's original kids' music. Using the music to lead the way, your bandleader will help your kids jam along on instruments, use various props for activities, read song-based books, learn sign language, do animal-play, and of course clap, dance and sing along. For a ONE-OF-A-KIND musical experience for your child, come jam in Ramblin’ Dan’s Freewheelin’ Band! Hear Dan's Original Music HERE See Dan's Youtube Channel HERE See and Listen to our Semester Curriculum Playlist HERE SIBLINGS: Any younger sibling under 5 months is free, but please do register them once they turn 5 months even if mid semester, which would be prorated. HEALTH & SAFETY All of our indoor classes have air filters in the classroom, windows that can open (at a safe height for children) or both. We Sanitize EVERY single toy that is handed out in class with botanical dissenfectent that kills 99% of germs. STAY HOME IF YOU'RE SICK! =If any sign of sickness by adult or child, they MUST stay home. Whether it's a fever, cough or a runny nose, if you have any sign of sickness you MUST stay home. The teacher will do the same. What you'll learn Self Confidence – our number one goal without compromise is to help your child KNOW that we all benefit simply from them being there. Whether they are a dancer, singer, classroom explorer/wanderer, quiet observer, or an all out animal on the drums, we want a feeling of "Self Worth" and "Self Love" to become deeply instilled in your child, as we know that will make EVERYTHING they do in life easier. A basic understanding and feeling for music, melody, harmony and rhythm that will serve them their entire life. Ear training – listening to music helps you learn to hear the intricacies of all sound. It trains your ears to differentiate between sounds and listen better, which leads to understanding language better. In general, it improves listening comprehension, as your brain learns to navigate cacophonous environments with ease without being overwhelmed. Verbal Skills - For our new and soon-to-be talkers, they will learn and develop an array of vocal skills including singing, sound effects and animal sounds, and constantly learning new words. Music is innately built to teach language because there is so much repetition within a song. For our babies especially, music offers an infinite possibility for them to simply explore and practice different vowels and consonants as they babble while they sing. A baby can’t talk till a certain age, but they can and do sing from the moment they are born. The more they sing, explore and experiment with their vocal chords and mouth, the easier talking will be for them. An introduction to many basic concepts such as colors, numbers, feelings, animals and much more. Physical development – Dancing, clapping, drumming, jumping, spinning…everything about music promotes physical development and coordination. In General: We consider music one of the first places that children do the most basic problem solving, which is figuring out how to use their body. It is one of their first opportunities to express themselves verbally and artistically. Within music, they can find their own groove and learn how they can co-exist with all the other rhythms surrounding them. For instance: For a 4 or 5 month old child, simply clapping your hands is a massive problem to solve. -First, observing and piecing together that the word “clap” means “clap.” -Then, making the decision to try to do that. -Then literally trying to get their brain to simply move their hands and touch them together. -And then it’s a year-long process for them to figure out how to clap on the beat and to adjust their inner rhythm to that of the song being played. Learning to clap on micro beats, macro beats, the back beat, etc. But the best part of that is once they do it on their own, they feel good about themselves, and in these very small ways they develop confidence and independence. Music is full of these opportunities.

Ages 3
Ramblin' Dan's Freewheelin' Band (0-36 months)From $40

Ramblin' Dan's Freewheelin' Band (0-36 months)

Thu, Oct 15 · 11:00 AM

Corlears School · Chelsea

Emanu-El Downtown is so excited host Ramblin' Dan. Early Childhood Music the Whole Family will Love! A longtime New York Family Favorite, Ramblin' Dan’s Freewheelin' Band provides high energy and engaging music classes driven by playful musicality and skillful guitar work. Our priorities are having fun, providing a pressure-free and comforting atmosphere, and helping kids gain confidence. At a Ramblin’ Dan music class, you'll hear everything from Rock N Roll, Reggae, Funk, Hip Hop, Folk and Bluegrass. The music pulls from pop hits old and new, fun versions of well known kids' songs and Ramblin' Dan's original kids' music. Using the music to lead the way, your bandleader will help your kids jam along on instruments, use various props for activities, read song-based books, learn sign language, do animal-play, and of course clap, dance and sing along. For a ONE-OF-A-KIND musical experience for your child, come jam in Ramblin’ Dan’s Freewheelin’ Band! Hear Dan's Original Music HERE See Dan's Youtube Channel HERE See and Listen to our Semester Curriculum Playlist HERE SIBLINGS: Any younger sibling under 5 months is free, but please do register them once they turn 5 months even if mid semester, which would be prorated. HEALTH & SAFETY All of our indoor classes have air filters in the classroom, windows that can open (at a safe height for children) or both. We Sanitize EVERY single toy that is handed out in class with botanical dissenfectent that kills 99% of germs. STAY HOME IF YOU'RE SICK! =If any sign of sickness by adult or child, they MUST stay home. Whether it's a fever, cough or a runny nose, if you have any sign of sickness you MUST stay home. The teacher will do the same. What you'll learn Self Confidence – our number one goal without compromise is to help your child KNOW that we all benefit simply from them being there. Whether they are a dancer, singer, classroom explorer/wanderer, quiet observer, or an all out animal on the drums, we want a feeling of "Self Worth" and "Self Love" to become deeply instilled in your child, as we know that will make EVERYTHING they do in life easier. A basic understanding and feeling for music, melody, harmony and rhythm that will serve them their entire life. Ear training – listening to music helps you learn to hear the intricacies of all sound. It trains your ears to differentiate between sounds and listen better, which leads to understanding language better. In general, it improves listening comprehension, as your brain learns to navigate cacophonous environments with ease without being overwhelmed. Verbal Skills - For our new and soon-to-be talkers, they will learn and develop an array of vocal skills including singing, sound effects and animal sounds, and constantly learning new words. Music is innately built to teach language because there is so much repetition within a song. For our babies especially, music offers an infinite possibility for them to simply explore and practice different vowels and consonants as they babble while they sing. A baby can’t talk till a certain age, but they can and do sing from the moment they are born. The more they sing, explore and experiment with their vocal chords and mouth, the easier talking will be for them. An introduction to many basic concepts such as colors, numbers, feelings, animals and much more. Physical development – Dancing, clapping, drumming, jumping, spinning…everything about music promotes physical development and coordination. In General: We consider music one of the first places that children do the most basic problem solving, which is figuring out how to use their body. It is one of their first opportunities to express themselves verbally and artistically. Within music, they can find their own groove and learn how they can co-exist with all the other rhythms surrounding them. For instance: For a 4 or 5 month old child, simply clapping your hands is a massive problem to solve. -First, observing and piecing together that the word “clap” means “clap.” -Then, making the decision to try to do that. -Then literally trying to get their brain to simply move their hands and touch them together. -And then it’s a year-long process for them to figure out how to clap on the beat and to adjust their inner rhythm to that of the song being played. Learning to clap on micro beats, macro beats, the back beat, etc. But the best part of that is once they do it on their own, they feel good about themselves, and in these very small ways they develop confidence and independence. Music is full of these opportunities.

Ages 3
Ramblin' Dan's Freewheelin' Band (0-18 months)From $40

Ramblin' Dan's Freewheelin' Band (0-18 months)

Thu, Oct 15 · 12:30 PM

Corlears School · Chelsea

Emanu-El Downtown is so excited host Ramblin' Dan. Early Childhood Music the Whole Family will Love! A longtime New York Family Favorite, Ramblin' Dan’s Freewheelin' Band provides high energy and engaging music classes driven by playful musicality and skillful guitar work. Our priorities are having fun, providing a pressure-free and comforting atmosphere, and helping kids gain confidence. At a Ramblin’ Dan music class, you'll hear everything from Rock N Roll, Reggae, Funk, Hip Hop, Folk and Bluegrass. The music pulls from pop hits old and new, fun versions of well known kids' songs and Ramblin' Dan's original kids' music. Using the music to lead the way, your bandleader will help your kids jam along on instruments, use various props for activities, read song-based books, learn sign language, do animal-play, and of course clap, dance and sing along. For a ONE-OF-A-KIND musical experience for your child, come jam in Ramblin’ Dan’s Freewheelin’ Band! Hear Dan's Original Music HERE See Dan's Youtube Channel HERE See and Listen to our Semester Curriculum Playlist HERE SIBLINGS: Any younger sibling under 5 months is free, but please do register them once they turn 5 months even if mid semester, which would be prorated. HEALTH & SAFETY All of our indoor classes have air filters in the classroom, windows that can open (at a safe height for children) or both. We Sanitize EVERY single toy that is handed out in class with botanical dissenfectent that kills 99% of germs. STAY HOME IF YOU'RE SICK! If any sign of sickness by adult or child, they MUST stay home. Whether it's a fever, cough or a runny nose, if you have any sign of sickness you MUST stay home. The teacher will do the same. What you'll learn Self Confidence – our number one goal without compromise is to help your child KNOW that we all benefit simply from them being there. Whether they are a dancer, singer, classroom explorer/wanderer, quiet observer, or an all out animal on the drums, we want a feeling of "Self Worth" and "Self Love" to become deeply instilled in your child, as we know that will make EVERYTHING they do in life easier. A basic understanding and feeling for music, melody, harmony and rhythm that will serve them their entire life. Ear training – listening to music helps you learn to hear the intricacies of all sound. It trains your ears to differentiate between sounds and listen better, which leads to understanding language better. In general, it improves listening comprehension, as your brain learns to navigate cacophonous environments with ease without being overwhelmed. Verbal Skills - For our new and soon-to-be talkers, they will learn and develop an array of vocal skills including singing, sound effects and animal sounds, and constantly learning new words. Music is innately built to teach language because there is so much repetition within a song. For our babies especially, music offers an infinite possibility for them to simply explore and practice different vowels and consonants as they babble while they sing. A baby can’t talk till a certain age, but they can and do sing from the moment they are born. The more they sing, explore and experiment with their vocal chords and mouth, the easier talking will be for them. An introduction to many basic concepts such as colors, numbers, feelings, animals and much more. Physical development – Dancing, clapping, drumming, jumping, spinning…everything about music promotes physical development and coordination. In General: We consider music one of the first places that children do the most basic problem solving, which is figuring out how to use their body. It is one of their first opportunities to express themselves verbally and artistically. Within music, they can find their own groove and learn how they can co-exist with all the other rhythms surrounding them. For instance: For a 4 or 5 month old child, simply clapping your hands is a massive problem to solve. -First, observing and piecing together that the word “clap” means “clap.” -Then, making the decision to try to do that. -Then literally trying to get their brain to simply move their hands and touch them together. -And then it’s a year-long process for them to figure out how to clap on the beat and to adjust their inner rhythm to that of the song being played. Learning to clap on micro beats, macro beats, the back beat, etc. But the best part of that is once they do it on their own, they feel good about themselves, and in these very small ways they develop confidence and independence. Music is full of these opportunities.

Ages 18 mo
, , : Engineering & Techscience

, , : Engineering & Tech

Wed, Nov 11 · 9:00 AM

Genius Gems NYC · Chelsea

Engineering & Tech at Genius Gems NYC is a science session built around hands-on engineering and technology activities. It takes place at the Genius Gems NYC venue.

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Frequently asked

What ages are science and STEM classes for in Chelsea?

Most science and STEM classes in Chelsea run for ages 3 years through 12 years. Specific age bands are listed on each class page so you can filter by what fits your child.

How much do science and STEM classes cost in Chelsea?

Prices in Chelsea range from free museum and library programs through about $55 per class for studio STEM programs. Free events and drop-in pricing are flagged on each class card.

Do I need to register in advance for science and STEM classes?

Most studio-run science and STEM classes require advance registration through the studio's booking page. Library and city-park science programs are typically drop-in, though some popular sessions release a limited number of tickets in advance.

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