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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!
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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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 MoreTest out new engineering and design activities in our Design Lab area.
Learn MoreMake your own gingerbread houses or trains out of edible gingerbread, royal icing, and candy.
Learn MoreLearn to create your own classic video game using Ready Maker software.
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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