Monday – Friday: 9:30 am – 5 pm
Saturday – Sunday: 10 am – 6 pm
Free Hours:
Friday: 2 pm – 5 pm
Sunday: 10 am – 11 am
Science in your backyard.
Discover over 450 exhibits, events, and workshops designed to engage ages 1 to 100. With over 100,000 square feet of indoor exhibition space, plus 60,000 square feet of outdoors, you’ve got room to explore!
Dead or Alive: Special Effects
Meet special effects artists and technologists, while participating in hands-on activities and exploring the science of creepy.
Learn MoreSearching sea turtles, avenging sea monsters, and philosophical frogs all meet in the latest year of our ongoing Science for Nanos series of science films for the whole family.
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NYSCI's mission is to nurture generations of passionate learners, critical thinkers, and active citizens through an approach we call Design Make Play.
Explore the museum's exhibits through the eyes of scientists. Ask questions, collect data, uncover patterns, and design and create your very own exhibit.
Learn MoreDiscover the wonders of outer space as you build and launch your own high-flying rocket that is out of this world.
Learn MoreJoin us in Maker Space where we will be running a costume creation workshop using an array of tools and fun materials at your disposal.
Learn MoreTransform fabrics, old toys and everyday household materials into spook-tacular frankentoys to call your own.
Learn MoreA Community Partner.
NYSCI serves the most diverse audience of any science museum in America. We’re also making a difference globally, with our learning laboratories and apps.
Community Engagement
NYSCI is collaborating with the local community to build a rich ecosystem of STEM opportunities for educators, young people, & families in Queens.
Learn MoreA NYSCI Neighbors all-day festival featuring hands-on activities, music, and dance celebrating our local Queens culture & community.
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