New York Hall of Science
The New York Hall of Science features more interactive exhibits than any other New York Science Museum
The New York Hall of Science was originally opened as a Pavilion at the 1964 World's Fair in the borough of Queens. Today it houses over 450 fun and exciting exhibits that make learning fun for visitors of all ages.
The majority of attractions at the 1964 World's Fair were closed down at the conclusion of the fair. However, the Science Museum remained open and, while its exhibits where much more limited than what they are today, it served as a valuable resource to students and to the community until it was finally shut down in 1979 for a major renovation. After seven years of extensive work the hall reopened in 1986 and was almost an instant success which led to even more funding and expansions over the following decades.
The fun begins before you even enter the museum. Who wouldn't be captivated by the Gemini II Titan Rocket, the Mercury-Atlas D Rocket or the Mercury Space Capsule in Rocket Park outside the museum. How about a round of space themed mini-golf? Kids and adults of all ages will find the Science Playground Exhibition a fun way to learn.
Inside the New York Hall of Science there are even more things to see and do - many more. With so many exhibits being hands-on or interactive, this is a fun learning experience that the entire family will be sure to enjoy. Some of the permanent exhibitions include Connections, Feedback, Hidden Kingdoms, Marvelous Molecules, Mathematica and the Sports Challenge. There are also a variety of temporary exhibitions that make their way to the museum from other science museums around the world.
It is well worth a trip into Queens on the subway to visit this fun and entertaining New York Science Museum. You can easily combine your visit with a visit to the Unisphere and to the Queens Museum of Artwhich are both located within short walking distance.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: Yes - See the official website for details.New York Hall of Science Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Address: 47-01 111th St, Corona, NY 11368, USA
Phone: (718) 699-0005
Official Website: New York Hall of Science
New York Hall of Science Reviews
Rated out of 5
I visited the New York Hall of Science with my daughter and wife, and we had a great time. The hands-on exhibits kept her engaged, especially the bubble area and the Science Playground. There’s a lot of space to move around, and the interactive displays make science feel fun and accessible.
As an adult, I appreciated the design of some of the older exhibits like Mathematica—it’s a little dated, but nostalgic in a good way. The whole place feels geared more toward kids, maybe up to age 10 or so, but it's still worth a visit if you're curious and enjoy interactive learning.
It’s not a huge museum, but we spent about 2–3 hours there and felt like we saw most of it without rushing. Overall, it’s a fun, educational spot, especially if you have kids in tow.
Keldwin Portes - a month ago
We used the Cool Culture Pass to visit. There were tons of things to do with the kids and they loved each area. The CityWorks section was very interactive. We visited the gift shop after. It definitely was a productive day for all of us.
g0rgjas - 2 weeks ago
This is a nice experience if you have a young child I just wish there was a lot more to do. The public experience was nice for the children. In my opinion is a bit overpriced. If you are in Queens, and have young children. This is a great place to take them to kill time very interactive exhibits as well as a learning experience.
Jacob Miranda - in the last week
The kids loved it. I have a very curious eleven (11) year old boy and seven year old girl. The soap bubbles and the interactive world wall were cool, but nothing was better than the city exhibit. They were engineers , garbage men, city planners, and bus drivers. Which they found out are important to a working city.
Anthony Salters - a month ago
Directions
| Subway Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 111 Street | 7 minutes |
How to get to New York Hall of Science by Subway
Take Train 7 to 111th Street; exit and go left at the turnstiles; and walk south from the station for 6 blocks along 111th Street. The New York Hall of Science is on the left.
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