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
Free Hours:
Friday: 2 pm – 5 pm
Sunday: 10 am – 11 am
Monday – Friday: 9:30 am – 5 pm
Saturday – Sunday: 10 am – 6 pm
Free Hours:
Friday: 2 pm – 5 pm
Sunday: 10 am – 11 am
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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Lost in Space Experience
April 15
Join us for a free screening, with space-themed activities and space-themed treats, courtesy of Netflix.
Learn MoreDream Big 3D
February 1 to June 30
From the Great Wall of China and the world’s tallest buildings to underwater robots, solar cars and smart, sustainable cities, Dream Big celebrates the human ingenuity behind engineering marvels big and small, and shows how engineers push the limits of innovation in unexpected and amazing ways.
Learn MoreExhibits
NYSCI presents more than 450 interactive permanent and temporary experiences that explain science and demystify the world.
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Bon Appétit!
February 16 to May 13
This fun and interactive exhibition helps visitors explore their own personal eating habits, as well as the eating habits of other cultures.
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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 MoreFree Build: PVC Pipe Building
April 21
Explore shapes and structures by building with PVC pipes and connectors.
Learn MoreFree Build: Dowels and Rubber Bands
April 21
Build large structures and sculptures using only wood dowels and rubber bands.
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.
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
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
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.
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Rocket Park Mini Golf reveals that the same laws of motion and gravity that guide the path of a spaceship control the motion of golf balls here on Earth.