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# Parking Near Children's Museum of Manhattan, Upper West Side

Landmark Parking · Upper West Side, New York · Children's Museum of Manhattan

Published 17 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines)

212 West 83rd Street

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Where Can I Park for the Children's Museum of Manhattan?

The museum is at 212 West 83rd Street, and its official site does not identify an on-site car park, so plan for a nearby garage. Parksy lists a garage at 274 W. 81st St., 236 yd away, for $30 a day, and another Upper West Side garage 0.2 mi away for $25 a day. The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm.

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<dt>Address</dt>
<dd>212 West 83rd Street</dd>

<dt>Closest listed space</dt>
<dd>Convenient Garage Parking at 274 W. 81st St., NYC, 236 yd (3 min walk)</dd>

<dt>Nearest station</dt>
<dd>79th Street, 0.2 mi (5 min walk)</dd></dl>

## Parking Near Upper West Side

[Convenient Garage Parking at 274 W. 81st St., NYC $30.00/day 236 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ny/new-york/convenient-garage-parking-at-274-w-81st-st-nyc-135593) [Reliable Parking Garage in Upper West Side, NYC $25.00/day 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ny/new-york/reliable-parking-garage-in-upper-west-side-nyc-136006) [Convenient Parking Garage in Manhattan, NY - 214 W. 88th St. $10.00/day 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ny/manhattan/convenient-parking-garage-in-manhattan-ny-214-w-88-133344) [Convenient Parking Garage in Manhattan - 214 West 88th St $10.00/day 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ny/manhattan/convenient-parking-garage-in-manhattan-214-west-88-133361) [Convenient Valet Parking in New York, NY 10024 $42.00/day 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ny/new-york/convenient-valet-parking-in-new-york-ny-10024-135025) [Convenient Champion Parking at Harrison Condominiums $25.00/day 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ny/new-york/convenient-champion-parking-at-harrison-condominiu-138700)

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## Parking at Children’s Museum of Manhattan on West 83rd Street

The site is at 212 West 83rd Street in Manhattan, near Upper West Side. The museum’s official visitor information directs drivers to its West 83rd Street location and provides parking information alongside public transportation directions (cmom.org). The official site does not identify an on-site car park, so drivers should plan for a nearby garage rather than expect a museum-operated lot.

The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm (cmom.org). Those hours make a nearby garage the practical choice for a family visit, particularly when children’s schedules require a longer stop. Accessible elevators and stroller parking are available at the museum (cmom.org), which can make arriving by car with bulky equipment easier once the vehicle is left nearby.

## Nearby Garages Around West 83rd Street and the Museum

Parking.com lists a garage with an entrance at 150 West 90th Street and describes it as a 3-minute option for the museum (parking.com).

SpotAngels identifies the closest parking as 231 West 83rd Street and lists [free parking](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) at 230 West 83rd Street (spotangels.com). These locations put the search close to the museum’s block, although the free option is governed by New York street signs and curb restrictions rather than a museum parking arrangement. The official museum site also confirms stroller parking, which helps families leave larger items before exploring the galleries (cmom.org).

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## Parksy Parking Spaces Within Walking Distance of CMM

Parksy lists a garage at 274 W. 81st St., 236 yd from CMM, for $30 a day. A second garage in Upper West Side is 0.2 mi away and costs $25 a day. These are the closest priced Parksy choices shown for a family visit near 212 West 83rd Street.

Two garage listings at 214 West 88th St. and 214 West 88th Street are each 0.3 mi away and cost $10 a day. Parksy also lists a valet space in New York, NY 10024, 0.3 mi away, for $42 a day, plus Champion Parking at Harrison Condominiums, also 0.3 mi away, for $85 a day. The two 214 West 88th Street listings are separate Parksy spaces with the same displayed distance and daily price.

## Busy Family Visits and Street Parking Near 212 West 83rd Street

The museum welcomes visitors Tuesday through Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm (cmom.org), so those operating days and daytime hours are the main period when family parking demand is likely to build around West 83rd Street.

SpotAngels lists free parking at 230 West 83rd Street (spotangels.com). Free curb parking in Manhattan is controlled by posted signs, curb markings, meters and street-cleaning restrictions, so the signed rules at the space determine whether a vehicle can remain while the family visits. The museum’s official visitor guidance also notes accessible elevators and stroller parking (cmom.org), making the site workable for visitors who need step-free access after parking.

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## Sources

- [Children's Museum of Manhattan website](http://cmom.org/)
- [New York Department of Transportation](https://www.dot.ny.gov)
- [USA.gov motor vehicle services](https://www.usa.gov/motor-vehicle-services)
- [Federal Highway Administration](https://highways.dot.gov)
- [Plan Your Visit](https://cmom.org/plan-your-visit/)
- [Children's Museum of Manhattan](https://cmom.org/)
- [Visitor Guidelines & FAQ](https://cmom.org/visitor-guidelines-faq/)
- [Manhattan Children's Museum Parking](https://parking.com/nyc/museums/manhattan-childrens-museum-of-manhattan)

\* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Where Can I Park for the Children's Museum of Manhattan?

The museum is at 212 West 83rd Street, and its official site does not identify an on-site car park, so plan for a nearby garage. Parksy lists a garage at 274 W. 81st St., 236 yd away, for $30 a day, and another Upper West Side garage 0.2 mi away for $25 a day. The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm.

### What Is the Closest Priced Parking Option Near the Museum?

Parksy lists a garage at 274 W. 81st St., 236 yd from CMM, for $30 a day. It is the closest priced Parksy choice shown for a family visit near 212 West 83rd Street. A second garage in Upper West Side is 0.2 mi away and costs $25 a day.

### Are There Cheaper Garages Near 212 West 83rd Street?

Two separate Parksy spaces at 214 West 88th St. and 214 West 88th Street are each 0.3 mi away and cost $10 a day. Parksy also lists a garage in Upper West Side 0.2 mi away for $25 a day.

### Is Free Street Parking Available Near the Museum?

SpotAngels lists free parking at 230 West 83rd Street. Free curb parking in Manhattan is controlled by posted signs, curb markings, meters and street-cleaning restrictions, so the signed rules at the space determine whether a vehicle can remain while the family visits. This is not a museum parking arrangement.

### What Are the Museum's Opening Hours for Planning Parking?

The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. Those operating days and daytime hours are the main period when family parking demand is likely to build around West 83rd Street. A nearby garage is the practical choice for a family visit, particularly when children’s schedules require a longer stop.

### Does the Museum Offer Stroller Parking and Accessible Elevators?

Accessible elevators and stroller parking are available at the museum. These features can make arriving by car with bulky equipment easier once the vehicle is left nearby. Stroller parking also helps families leave larger items before exploring the galleries, while accessible elevators support visitors who need step-free access after parking.

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