Public Events
NYSCI partners with a variety of organizations and individuals to make our research, prototyping and exhibits, fun and engaging. These programs can be a variety of live shows, large-scale events, festivals, temporary installations, and workshops; ranging from family events to adults only. VIEW CALENDAR
Hold bugs, make your own Bobble Bug, or explore the science of beeswax at this annual event.
Learn MoreUse microbe illustrations to make a button of your favorite microbe to take and spread the word about these important parts of our ecosystem.
Learn MoreJoin Designer-in-Residence Jan Man and her Explainer collaborators to discover the wonderful world of mushrooms.
Learn MoreJoin us for a night of “Cooking with Cover” where we will discuss the value of cover crops and how we are using them in Carbon Sponge while enjoying samples of cover crop foods.
Learn MoreJoin Designer-in-Residence Brooke Singer, and her collaborators in Carbon Sponge this summer to enjoy the garden and discuss the project. Please drop-in any time during the two-hour open session to learn about this exciting and important project.
Learn MoreNYSCI After Dark
NYSCI After Dark is an event series that allows adults an opportunity to enjoy the museum after hours and without younger museumgoers. NYSCI After Dark events present unique experiences that have a focus on NYSCI’s exhibits and space. The series aims to inspire, foster dialogue, and show participants that science museums are not just for kids!
Maker Space Workshops
Maker Space is a learning environment where children, teens, adults and families can tinker, design and create together.
From workshops in woodworking and plaster casting to electronics and 3D printing, we encourage experimentation, open-ended exploration, and believe that making mistakes is a great way to learn.
Young Children & Families
Make music or play with trains in Preschool Place, design and create together in Little Makers, or sign up for a family workshop. Kids and grown-ups can learn together in these fun programs and spaces.
Camps
Are you looking for a fun and educational adventure for your child during the school break? NYSCI Camps offer a unique experience exploring concepts in science, technology, and engineering through hands-on investigations. Each camp includes interactive activities, exhibit exploration, a student certificate and a free student membership. Camps are available for children in Kindergarten through Grade 5.
Schools
NYSCI offers learners of all ages many avenues to explore science both in-school and out-of-school. Whether you are a member of a school or community group, a teacher looking to grow as an educator or even in a classroom half a world away, NYSCI has programs and opportunities for you to learn about microbes, atoms, sound waves and so much more!
Build large structures and sculptures using only wood dowels and rubber bands.
Learn MoreFree Build: PVC Pipe Building
Explore shapes and structures by building with PVC pipes and connectors.
Learn MoreFree Build: Legos and Zoobs
Build structures that use Legos, Zoobs, and other building kits.
Learn MoreTest out new engineering and design activities in our Design Lab area.
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