Monday – Friday: 9:30 am – 5 pm
Saturday – Sunday: 10 am – 6 pm
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!
Scientists doing stand up? Join us for a unique night of brainy comedy hosted by Science Riot!
Learn MoreJoin us for our 4rd annual STEM Career Expo to learn about the wide range of careers in STEM.
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The Pack
Save the environment and learn some computational thinking along the way when you play The Pack, the new open-world game by NYSCI and Design I/O.
Prototype new design and engineering ideas for activities in Design Lab.
Learn MoreDesign and build out solutions to a range of Lego challenges from building the tallest tower, to designing a marble maze, to creating pixelated images and more.
Learn MoreCollaborate, design and build large simple machine structures with Rigamajigs, a large scale building kit consisting of wooden planks, wheels, pulleys, nuts, bolts and rope.
Learn MoreBirds have special ways of finding and using unique materials to make their homes – explore the science and engineering behind nest making and transform recycled materials into a nest of 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.
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David Meer talks about the professional skills he’s gained and the experiences he’s had as a Senior Explainer at NYSCI. Learn more about w...
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