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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!
GingerBread Lane 2018
Homemade gingerbread houses made entirely of edible gingerbread, royal icing, and candy.
Learn MoreFamilies bend, twist, light, sculpt and animate a new version of the holiday season with workshops, demos, artist installations and more.
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Design and create the most delicious mini gingerbread house on the block. Recommended for children ages 18 months – 7 years old.
Learn MoreLearn to use different hand tools like hammers, screwdrivers, and rasps, to make a small wooden keychain or jewelry holder.
Learn MoreTest out new engineering and design activities in our Design Lab area.
Learn MoreLearn to use different hand tools like hammers, screwdrivers, and rasps, to make a small wooden keychain or jewelry holder.
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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