Queens' hands-on science museum in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, with hundreds of interactive exhibits for all ages.
The New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) is New York City's hands-on science and technology center, set in Flushing Meadows Corona Park in a landmark building from the 1964 World's Fair.
It's open Tuesday through Sunday, 10am–5pm, with hundreds of interactive exhibits on physics, biology, math and design, plus a large outdoor science playground in warmer months.
Friday afternoon Community Hours (2–5pm) offer reduced-cost or free access — check the official site for current terms.
**Tickets & prices:** Adults $22; children, students and seniors $19 — see [nysci.org](https://nysci.org/).
*Photo: Ajay Suresh, [CC BY 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0) via [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:New_York_Hall_of_Science_(48613180593).jpg).*
The story behind New York Hall of Science.
NYSCI was founded at the 1964–65 World's Fair, and its undulating Great Hall remains one of the fair's architectural survivors.
Today it serves hundreds of thousands of visitors and students each year.
Kids (and grown-ups) can touch, build and experiment with almost everything — a joyful counterpoint to look-don't-touch museums.
— The 7Days7Nights editors
Don't miss these.
- 1Hundreds of hands-on exhibits
- 21964 World's Fair Great Hall
- 3Friday Community Hours
- 4Inside Flushing Meadows Corona Park
- 5Near the Unisphere
Plan your visit.
Reservations
Buy timed-entry tickets online to skip the line on weekends.
Best time to visit
Weekday afternoons after school groups leave
Nearest subway
111 St (7)
Hours
Tuesday–Sunday 10am–5pm; closed Monday. Friday Community Hours 2–5pm.
Seasonal note
Great year-round, with a different feel each season.
Insider tip
Go on a weekday afternoon to skip the lines and get the best photos.
Price range
Expect $$ pricing. Budget accordingly and check the website for the latest.
Who this is for.
On the map.
Subway: 111 St (7)
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