New York Hall of Science
Flushing Meadows-Corona Park
(at 48th Avenue)
Corona, NY 11368
Tel: (718) 699-0005
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Members free.
Science playground (March-Dec): $4 per person, $3 groups
Fri: 9:30 am – 5 pm
Sat, Sun: 10 am – 6 pm
April-June 30 Mon-Thurs 9:30 am-2 pm, Fri 9:30 am-5 pm, Sat & Sun 10 am-6 pm; July 1-Aug 31: Mon-Fri 9:30 am-5 pm; Sat, Sun 10 am-6 pm.
Closed Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Unless you know all about the atom, biology, color, light, heat and have seen your "aura" projected, don't dismiss this museum as kids' stuff. New York City's only hands-on science and technology center features more than 400 exhibits, including a room that gives you perspective on perspective, the nation's largest outdoor science playground, and special events like the World Maker Faire.
The exhibits not only explain, but actively engage the visitor in the phenomena of science and technology. Guides are available to lead children and adults through exhibits, or visitors may explore, enjoy and learn on their own.
The Science Playground is the largest of its kind in the Western hemisphere, providing visitors with an outdoor science experience that invites whole-body participation. There's also a 5,000-square-foot rocket park.
Foreign-language Programs
Some events have bilingual materials (usually Spanish/English), but this varies from year to year. The membership brochure and some some education program flyers are available in Spanish.
From September through June, admission is free Friday 2-5 pm and Sunday 10-11 am
The Hall honors members of institutions participating in the ASTC Passport program (benefit 2 adults, 4 children) with photo ID and proof of home address within 90 miles of host museum.
$15 off one-year and $30 off two-year memberships
- Directions: By subway: 7 to 111th Street Station. Walk three blocks south. Located across the Grand Central Parkway from Arthur Ashe Stadium and Citi Field in Flushing Meadows, Corona Park
- Disability Access: Fully accessible
- Disability Assistance:
Vision: Audio guide available - Gift Shops: Science toys, activity kits related to current exhibition, books, yoyos, videos and T-shirts
- On-Site Food: Dining area with vending machines; groups may bring bag lunches
- On-Site Parking: Parking is available in the Hall's private lot (except during the U.S. Tennis Open). There is a $7 parking fee for cars, $20 for buses on weekends, holidays and weekdays in the summer. Members and reserved groups park free. Parking is free to schools and camp groups arriving by bus.
- Reference Center: Science Access Center; lending library for members and staff only
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New York Hall of Science Listings
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Sun, Feb 12, 2012 Explore the science of basketball with a star from the Harlem Globetrotters. Find out what makes dribbling difficult, why a three-pointer is all in the wrist, and the physics of the perfect dunk.
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Hidden Kingdoms: The World of Microbes
Ongoing This exhibition explores the world on a microbial level, using models to show how the smallest of organisms make life on Earth possible.
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3D Theater Presentation: Tornado Alley
Wed, Nov 23, 2011 – Sat, June 30, 2012 Follow Storm Chasers star Sean Casey and the scientists of VORTEX2, the largest tornado-research project ever assembled, on their missions to witness the birth of a tornado.