Monday – Friday: 9:30 am – 5 pm
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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.
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Discover the unexpected wonders of nature that are right in our own backyards.
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Transmissions: Gone Viral — Read the story now! —
Be a science superhero and help solve a real-life biological mystery in this digital interactive comic book.
Design a vehicle that can go through different landscapes in Design Lab.
Learn MoreInvestigate everyday materials to create a colorful painting and mix a batch of washable paint to continue your art making at home.
Learn MoreYou'll give this workshop two thumbs up, literally! Learn about the art of molding and casting while you make exact replicas of your own thumb, then turn those plaster thumbs into thumb tacks.
Learn MoreThe Itty Biddies’ foot-tapping tunes, crystal-clear vocals and instrumental skills inspire audiences of all ages to sing and dance along with the band
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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