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New York Hall of Science

Where STEM Comes to Life

NYSCI’s mission is to nurture passionate learners, critical thinkers, and active citizens through an approach we call Design Make Play. 

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Soccer Sundays

Spend Sundays exploring our hands-on exhibits, then stick around to cheer on your favorite team at the Soccer Sunday Watch Party. Best of all NYSCI visitors get exclusive access!
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CityWorks

CityWorks is a new interactive exhibit that explores the often invisible inner workings of the built urban environment. Visitors will get hands on with the intricate systems that allow cities to function.

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Birthday Parties

This year, we’re doing birthdays the NYSCI way! Whether you're into slime or legos, our activities are designed to engage and inspire all ages. 

Birthday parties are available for Satellite and Rocket Members.

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Calendar

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June 14, 2026

Soccer Sundays: World Cup in the World's Borough

We're excited to host Soccer Sundays: World Cup in the World's Borough, starting this weekend!Join us for an unforgettable day of soccer with FREE admission, a 30' Outdoor...
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11:00am-4:00pm

Maker Space: Ceramics

Join us every Saturday and Sunday in July for Ceramics: Handbuilding 101, an introductory workshop where you'll learn basic handbuilding techniques and create your own clay...
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12:00pm-2:00pm

Wednesday Members-Only Makerspace

We're bringing you Members-Only Maker Space hours all summer long! Join us every Wednesday from 12:00–2:00 PM for exclusive access to the Makerspace with a different hands-on activity each week.July 8:...
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10:30 - 11:30am

Toddler STEM Story Hour

Join us for Toddler STEM Story Hour this month, featuring soccer star Mia Hamm's book, Winners Never Quit. Following the reading, goal nets will be set up for...
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15
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10:30 - 11:30am

Splash & Play Wednesdays

Splash & Play Wednesdays are back in the Launchpad just outside Preschool Place!Come splash, pour, and dip to beat the heat in our shaded outdoor space....
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4:30–6:30pm

Summer Fridays

Summer Fridays continue to bring the fun on July 17 from 4:30–6:30 PM!Enjoy exclusive after-hours access to the Science Playground and dive into an unforgettable outdoor foam...
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Blog: Inside the Hall

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When Astronauts Come Down to Earth, Young Learners Reach for the Stars

With support from the U.S. Department of Education’s Congressionally Funded Community Projects program, we launched an ambitious effort to make space science not only accessible but joyful and meaningful for our youngest learners.

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Empowering Teachers and Students Through Science and Civics

NYSCI's Your Light and Air program is a five-year project designed to support civic science education in classrooms. The goal is simple but powerful: to demonstrate to students that science isn’t just a subject in school, it's a way to make sense of the world and a tool for making change in their own communities.

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How NYSCI Connects Communities and Universities with Emerging Technologies

At NYSCI, we believe that people learn science best when they are given opportunities to explore ideas in ways that feel connected to their own interests and experiences. Emerging technologies—from AI to quantum systems—are becoming more influential every year, yet they can feel distant if they’re only discussed in technical settings.

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