Experience more. Become a NYSCI Member
Choose the membership option that works for you! All include free general admission, discounts on birthday parties and 3D theater shows, and invitations to member-only events.
General Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9:30 am – 5 pm
Saturday – Sunday: 10 am – 6 pm
Monday – Friday: 9:30 am – 5 pm
Saturday – Sunday: 10 am – 6 pm
3D Theater
Dolby 3D Digital Cinema brings realistic color and a sharp, clear image from every seat in our theater. With a 5.1 surround sound speaker system and a screen size of 22 by 12.6 feet, our selection of award-winning science films will guarantee to immerse you.
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Planet Power 3D
November 12, 2018 to June 30
Explore the history of electricity – from the first spark created by man’s hand to today’s industrial power plants.
Learn MoreBackyard Wilderness 3D
February 2 to September 30
Discover the unexpected wonders of nature that are right in our own backyards.
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NYSCI presents more than 450 interactive permanent and temporary experiences that explain science and demystify the world.
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Apollo 11: First Steps Edition 2D
May 17 to January 21, 2020
Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of NASA's Apollo 11 landing on the moon, experience the adventure in real life with never-before-seen footage of the historic lunar mission.
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Connected Worlds
Presented in the iconic Great Hall, Connected Worlds immerses visitors in a fantastical animated world where your actions – gestures, movements, and decisions – impact how well the world is kept in balance.
Learn MorePrototype new design and engineering ideas for activities in Design Lab.
Learn MoreDesign and build out solutions to a range of Lego challenges from building the tallest tower, to designing a marble maze, to creating pixelated images and more.
Learn MoreDaily Science Demonstrations
NYSCI Explainers demonstrate the exciting properties of chemistry, physics, biology, and more right before your eyes during these interactive 15-minute demonstrations. Engaging explanations combine with audience participation to make live science demonstrations an enjoyable learning experience for all ages. Free with NYSCI admission.
Birthday Parties
From favors and food to Mini Golf, magic and New York’s largest Science Playground, a super science birthday at NYSCI is an action-packed party they’ll remember all year! Parties are available on weekends from 11 am – 1 pm, noon – 2 pm, 2 – 4 pm and 3 – 5 pm. LEARN MORE
School Visits & Groups
With 450 interactive exhibits and more than 30 unique education programs, you can decide how specialized your trip will be.
Call group reservations at (718) 699-0301 Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm. LEARN MORE
Rent NYSCI
We have events down to a science.
One of New York’s signature spaces for parties, weddings, meetings, film shoots and expos, the New York Hall of Science transforms any event into an extraordinary occasion. Any of our galleries can be configured to suit your gathering, with indoor and outdoor space available. We are now taking bookings for our iconic Great Hall, which has just completed a $25 million restoration. Located just off the Grand Central Parkway and Long Island Expressway with free parking for all events.
The New York Hall of Science promises an experience no other venue can offer.