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New York Hall of Science

Where STEM Comes to Life

NYSCI’s mission is to nurture passionate learners, critical thinkers, and active citizens through an approach we call Design Make Play. 

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CityWorks

CityWorks is a new interactive exhibit that explores the often invisible inner workings of the built urban environment. Visitors will get hands on with the intricate systems that allow cities to function.

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Birthday Parties

This year, we’re doing birthdays the NYSCI way! Whether you're into slime or legos, our activities are designed to engage and inspire all ages. 

Birthday parties are available for Satellite and Rocket Members.

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Calendar

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10:30 - 11:30am

Toddler STEM Story Hour

Join us for Toddler STEM Story Hour this month, brought to life by the fabulous drag queen Miss Jae! This special edition Drag Story Hour will feature Hedgehogs...
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Jun
21
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11am-4pm

Sunday Family Lab

Stop into the lab and join our Explainers for a hands-on a colorful Gel printing Workshop. This printmaking technique uses soft gel plates, vibrant paints, textures, and found materials...
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Jun
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9:00 am – 11:00 am

Members Only: Father's Day Celebration

Members can join us for a special morning honoring all the wonderful fathers and father figures in our community! Members get early access to the museum at...
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Jun
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10:30 - 11:30am

Toddler Sensory Exploration

This month in our Toddler Sensory Exploration, visitors will swirl and create colorful masterpieces through hands-on experimentation!Guests will explore vibrant paints using their fingers, hands, and simple painting tools...
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4:30–6:30pm

Summer Fridays

Get ready, members — Summer Fridays return June 26 from 4:30–6:30 PM with after hours exclusive access to the Science Playground. Kick off summer moving and grooving with a DJ and...
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2:00pm

Saturday June Movie Magic

We're back this month with June Movie Magic! Join us on June 27th and 28th at 2:00pm for a special screening of Luca (2021). Luca (2021) follows a...
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Blog: Inside the Hall

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When Astronauts Come Down to Earth, Young Learners Reach for the Stars

With support from the U.S. Department of Education’s Congressionally Funded Community Projects program, we launched an ambitious effort to make space science not only accessible but joyful and meaningful for our youngest learners.

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Empowering Teachers and Students Through Science and Civics

NYSCI's Your Light and Air program is a five-year project designed to support civic science education in classrooms. The goal is simple but powerful: to demonstrate to students that science isn’t just a subject in school, it's a way to make sense of the world and a tool for making change in their own communities.

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How NYSCI Connects Communities and Universities with Emerging Technologies

At NYSCI, we believe that people learn science best when they are given opportunities to explore ideas in ways that feel connected to their own interests and experiences. Emerging technologies—from AI to quantum systems—are becoming more influential every year, yet they can feel distant if they’re only discussed in technical settings.

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