Brooklyn
The New York Aquarium, part of the Wildlife Conservation Society, spans 14 beachfront acres in Coney Island. It houses more than 8,000 specimens including freshwater and marine fishes, marine invertebrates, seals, sea otters, walruses, sea lions, sharks and penguins.
American Museum of Natural History
Manhattan
The largest natural history museum in the world has a mission commensurately monumental in scope. Permanent hall exhibitions focus on dinosaurs, mammals, ocean life, geology and more. The Rose Center for Earth and Space explores the entire universe.
Brooklyn
The New York Aquarium, part of the Wildlife Conservation Society, spans 14 beachfront acres in Coney Island. It houses more than 8,000 specimens including freshwater and marine fishes, marine invertebrates, seals, sea otters, walruses, sea lions, sharks and penguins.
Queens
New York City's only hands-on science and technology center features more than 400 exhibits on color, light, heat, the atom, biology, optical illusions, the nation's largest outdoor science playground, and much more.
Queens
Queens Botanical Garden, an urban oasis where people, plants and cultures are celebrated, features 39 acres of beautiful landscapes including a Fragrance Walk, Green Roof, and the Bee, Herb, Wedding, Woodland and Wetland Gardens.
Staten Island
Dedicated to the heritage of New York's southernmost borough, the Staten Island Museum boasts an unusually diverse collection featuring an assortment of fine arts, scientific specimens and historic artifacts.