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NYSCI's Family Explorer membership gives you free and unlimited access to Science Playground, Rocket Park Mini Golf, 3D Theater and more!
Through dozens of playground elements like slides, seesaws, sand pits, and fog machines, visitors of all ages and abilities can explore the scientific principles of motion, balance, sound, sight and simple machines, as well as sun, wind, and water.
Open, weather permitting:
Late March – October: Monday – Friday, 9:30 am – 5 pm; Weekends, 10 am – 6 pm
November: Monday – Friday, 9:30 am – 4 pm; Weekends, 10 am – 4 pm
$5 per person, plus general NYSCI admission.
Designed for children of all ages, Science Playground exhibits include a giant lever, Archimedes screw and water play area, windpipes, a climbing net, slides, sand boxes and metal drums.
The last ticket is sold one hour before NYSCI general closing time.
Contact NYSCI at 718-699-0005 ext. 365 before visiting for information regarding weather-related Science Playground closings.
45-minute sessions for groups, March through November, weather permitting, registration in advance. Chaperones must supervise their children. For safety purposes, flat shoes must be worn in this area. Call 718-699-0301 for more information.
NYSCI's Family Explorer membership gives you free and unlimited access to Science Playground, Rocket Park Mini Golf, 3D Theater and more!