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Rainy-day activities for kids in Jersey City

Last updated July 11, 2026 · 12 places

Rainy-day activities for kids in Jersey City — a working list of 12 places worth trying with kids, pulled from current ratings and community reviews in Jersey City. Each spot is chosen for the kind of things parents actually notice: room for strollers, staff who welcome families, and a shape of day that fits little ones.

Good to know this fall

The first truly wet weekends of fall catch everyone off guard — indoor play spaces and museums hit capacity by late morning. Arrive at opening, or save the trip for a weekday afternoon when school is in session.

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  1. 01

    The Metropolitan Museum of Art

    4.8 (93,899)1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028, USA

    A well-rated art museum in Jersey City.

  2. 02

    Empire State Building

    4.7 (127,525)20 W 34th St., New York, NY 10001, USA

    A well-rated historical landmark in Jersey City.

  3. 03

    American Dream

    4.5 (43,337)1 American Dream Wy, East Rutherford, NJ 07073, USA

    A well-rated shopping mall in Jersey City.

  4. 04

    The Museum of Modern Art

    4.6 (60,089)11 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019, USA

    A well-rated art museum in Jersey City.

  5. 05

    American Museum of Natural History

    4.6 (25,358)200 Central Prk W, New York, NY 10024, USA

    A well-rated museum in Jersey City.

  6. 06

    9/11 Memorial & Museum

    4.8 (94,285)180 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10007, USA

    A well-rated museum in Jersey City.

  7. 07

    SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

    4.7 (35,428)45 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017, USA

    A well-rated spot in Jersey City.

  8. 08

    The Mills at Jersey Gardens

    4.5 (41,622)651 Kapkowski Rd, Elizabeth, NJ 07201, USA

    A well-rated shopping mall in Jersey City.

  9. 09

    Hudson Yards

    4.7 (15,037)20 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001, USA

    A well-rated shopping mall in Jersey City.

  10. 10

    Queens Center

    4.4 (32,327)90-15 Queens Blvd, Elmhurst, NY 11373, USA

    A well-rated shopping mall in Jersey City.

  11. 11

    New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

    4.7 (7,813)476 5th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA

    A well-rated library in Jersey City.

  12. 12

    Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

    4.3 (26,537)1071 5th Ave, New York, NY 10128, USA

    A well-rated art museum in Jersey City.

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How were these rainy-day activities in Jersey City chosen?

Each place starts from current local listing data for Jersey City, then is screened for family fit — things like kids' menus and high chairs, how loud it gets, the ages it suits best, and practical details like stroller room and wait times.

How current is this guide?

This guide was last updated in July 2026. FamSpots refreshes its city guides on a rolling schedule, and each page shows its own update date at the bottom.

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