New York Hall of Science
Formerly NYSCI
Hands-on science museum in Queens with exhibits, a science playground and, as extras, a 2D/3D theater and Rocket Park mini golf; open Wednesday to Sunday.
Ways to visit
General admission Open
- What you see
- Exhibitsnysci.org, 2026-11-05
- How
- Walk in, Timed ticketnysci.org, 2026-11-05
- When
- MonTueWedThuFriSatSunWednesday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., last entry 4 p.m.; some exhibits close earlier. Also open on most New York City school holidays, such as Veterans Day (November 11) and winter break (December 24 and December 28 to January 1). Community hours Fridays 2 to 5 p.m.; sensory-sensitive hour Saturdays 10 to 11 a.m.Closed: Mondays and Tuesdays, except listed school holidaysnysci.org, 2026-11-05
- Booking
- Not stated · same day possible · online or on siteBuying tickets in advance is highly recommended for faster entry. Friday community-hours tickets can be booked from 10 a.m. the same day.Book (nysci.org) ↗nysci.org, 2026-11-05
- Cost
- PaidGeneral admission, adult: $22 · General admission, child, student or senior: $19 · NYSCI Plus, adult: $33 · NYSCI Plus, child, student or senior: $30Rocket Park mini golf add-on: $6 · 2D/3D theater add-on: $6NYSCI Plus adds the 2D/3D theater, Rocket Park mini golf and more. Groups of 10 or more call for rates. Members pay less for add-ons.nysci.org, 2026-11-05
- Requirements
- Minimum age: 18+. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
About
The New York Hall of Science is a hands-on science and technology museum in Queens. General admission covers the exhibits, and a higher-priced ticket adds the 2D/3D theater, Rocket Park mini golf and other activities. It is open Wednesday to Sunday and also on many New York City school holidays, with a Friday afternoon community session and a quieter sensory hour on Saturday mornings.
Run by: New York Hall of Science.
Getting there
47-01 111th St, Queens, NY
Take the 7 train to 111th Street, the Q23 or Q58 bus to Corona Avenue and 108th Street, or the Q48 bus to 111th Street and Roosevelt Avenue. Cars enter the parking lot from 46th Avenue and 111th Street.
The pin marks the site itself, not necessarily the entrance (40.74745, -73.85163). Apple Maps directions go to the street address instead. Show on our map · Google Maps · Apple Maps
Group reservations: (718) 699-0301
Last checked 2026-11-05. Sources are listed below.
Sources
- nysci.org · official page · read 2026-11-05For: name
- wikidata.org/wiki/Special:EntityData/Q2306… · Wikidata · read 2026-11-05For: location
- nysci.org/visit · official page · read 2026-11-05For: street address; phone and email; General admission: open or closed; General admission: what you see; General admission: kind of visit; General admission: days and hours; General admission: booking; General admission: cost; General admission: requirements
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