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!
Bionic Me
Bionic Me explores the medical and industrial breakthroughs that have helped enhance the human experience.
Learn MoreBackyard Wilderness 3D
Discover the unexpected wonders of nature that are right in our own backyards.
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Exciting changes are coming to NYSCI – 2019 will bring new exhibits, programming, and experiences for all of our members and visitors.
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Prototype new design and engineering ideas for activities in Design Lab.
Learn MoreLearn how to hand sew and make your own stuffed penguin.
Learn MoreParticipate in hands-on experiments to squish, mush and sculpt cornstarch. Explore the chemistry of cornstarch and join us each week to create new radical reactions with this amazing ingredient!
Learn MoreLearn how to hand sew and make your own stuffed penguin.
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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