Membership
Become a NYSCI Member and soar into more benefits!
- Unlimited Admission
- Exclusive Events
- Early Access to Exhibits
NYSCI’s mission is to nurture passionate learners, critical thinkers, and active citizens through an approach we call Design Make Play. A portion of your membership cost supports our exhibits and educational programs.
Benefits: All Levels, Included in Each Membership Option
- Free Parking
- 10% Discount at Science Shop and Cafe
- $3 discount per ticket on additional ticket purchases
- Access to MEMBER ONLY events and programming
- ASTC (Association of Science and Technology Centers) Passport Program: Reciprocal program offering free general admission at participating science centers/museums outside your local area.
- Free Reciprocal Admission to the following partner museums: *Brooklyn Children’s Museum, Cradle of Aviation, Intrepid Museum, NY Transit Museum, Staten Island Children’s Museum.
- $2 discount on all add on experiences
- 1 guest pass (one time use)
- $2 discount on all add on experiences
- 2 guest passes (one time use)
- Free standard locker rental
- ACM (Association of Children’s Museums) Reciprocal Member benefits: *200 museums participate in the network and reciprocate 50% off general admission for up to six (6) people
- All access to additional activities and featured exhibits (*subject to availability)
- Add a caregiver or additional child to your membership for $25 flat rate (limit 4)
- 4 guest passes (one time use)
- Free standard locker rental
- ACM (Association of Children’s Museums) Reciprocal Member benefits: *200 museums participate in the network and reciprocate 50% off general admission for up to six (6) people.
NOW THAT YOU'VE JOINED...
- Names will be listed for all individuals included on your membership. You may be asked to provide identification. Family memberships are intended for families or those living in the same household. They are not shared purchases. General Admission tickets can be converted to membership within one week.
- NYSCI is excited to announce our new Digital Membership Card. This card can be stored in your Apple Wallet or Google Pay app, and will be the new way to access all of your membership benefits.
- No Advanced booking is needed! Present your digital membership card upon arrival for speedy check-in.
- For membership assistance, please email membership@nysci.org.
SPECIAL REDUCED RATES
Corporate Partner Employees
Employees of NYSCI Corporate Partners are eligible to receive up to 25% discount on any category of membership.
Seniors (62+)
Both adults must be 62 or older to be eligible to receive 20% off any category of membership.
Community Membership
In-person purchase only.
Families that reside in, or have children attending schools in Corona or Elmhurst are eligible for a discounted community membership. For details, click here. Para texto en español, cambie el lenguaje arriba de la página en la mano derecha.
RECIPROCAL PARTNERS
NYSCI participates in the ASTC (Association of Science and Technology Centers) Passport Program, and the ACM (Association of Children’s Museums) Reciprocal Network.
The Liberty Science Center offers reciprocal visits on select dates. The 2024 dates are:
Saturday, 5/18
Sunday, 7/14
Saturday, 9/21
Sunday, 11/24
The Hudson River Museum offers reciprocal visits on select dates. The 2024 dates are:
Sunday, April 20
Saturday, June 15
Sunday, August 18
Saturday, October 19
Library Partner Membership
At $750 per year, our Library Partner membership program will allow your patrons and their families to visit our museum, as well as the following benefits:
- Free admission for 2 adults and 6 children
- Free parking
For further inquiry about this membership, please contact us at membership@nysci.org. or 718-699-1325.
President's Council Membership
Channel your passion for STEM into becoming a member of this special group that annually supports NYSCI’s critical mission.
