Community Groups

We welcome Summer Camps, Non-profits, Family Groups, and Colleges to book their self-guided group visit to the New York Hall of Science as the perfect opportunity for learners of all ages to explore STEM. Help participants see the science all around us reinforce core STEM concepts! Take the time to strengthen problem-solving skills while having a fun, memorable experience.


If you are a school group, please click here to visit our Class Trips page.


Additional Questions?

BOOKING, PAYMENT & CANCELLATION POLICIES

• To qualify as a group, we require at least 10 paid visitors. Our daily maximum per group is 150 guests (including adults).


• We require at least 1 adult for every 10 children booked.


• Advanced payment is required in full for all group trips. Payment is due two weeks prior to the trip date.


• Due to limited capacity, group bookings are not permitted during Community Hours (Fridays, 2-5PM). 

• Membership benefits are not transferable to group reservations.

PRICING

Summer Groups - $18/ person

• Includes Group Admission to the museum, a lunchroom reservation, and admission to one of the following activities:

Movie Theater
◦ Connected Worlds
◦ Rocket Park Mini Golf [Weather Permitting]
◦ Science Playground [Weather Permitting]


Family, Community, and other Groups - $12/ person

• Add-On Experiences: $5/person, requires admission ticket

  • 3D Theater
  • Connected Worlds
  • Rocket Park Mini Golf (Weather Permitting)
  • The Science Playground (Weather Permitting)

Please note: Parking is not included in the admission fees and is $20 per vehicle.


• Cafeteria reservations are free on weekdays from September-June. You must bring your own lunch. Our cafeteria has limited options available for purchase onsite.

Frequently Asked Questions

We currently have group availability on:

Wednesdays - 10am, 10:30am, and 11am arrival times

Thursdays - 10am, 10:30am, and 11am arrival times

Fridays - 10am, 10:30am, and 11am arrival times

Saturdays - 10am and 11am arrival times

Sundays -10am and 11am arrival times

Tuesdays (starting April 22, 2025) - 10am, 10:30 am, and 11am arrival times and a 2pm departure time.

At this time our museum is entirely self guided. We have staff posted around the exhibits whose sole function is to assist guests with the exhibits. If you have any questions during your visit any Visitor Experience or Explainer staff can help you. We suggest that if you are able, to visit the museum on your own or with fellow educators to familiarize yourself with the space. Teachers receive free General admission on any day that we are open.

Payment can be made with a check, EFT, ACH, or over the phone via credit/debit card. We ask that all checks be mailed out so they arrive by the payment deadline on your invoice or hand delivered before said deadline.


We also accept Purchase Orders, which are a binding agreement for payment after services have been rendered and are due a month in advance of the trip date.


All checks can be made out to:


New York Hall of Science (attn. Group Sales)

47-01 111th Street

Corona, NY 11368



If you are mailing the check, we ask that you email us a photo of the check beforehand so that we can match and apply it to your reservation when it arrives and to please put the order number in the memo line. You may also deliver it in person on any day that we are open.


We’re currently open Wednesday through Sunday 10AM to 5PM.


Purchasing bus parking guarantees a spot in our private lot. This is completely optional. Buses may use street parking but spots are not guaranteed. This is entirely up to your discretion and your agreement with the bus driver.

As per our policies:


No refunds will be issued. Guest absentee passes will be issued for up to 30 students if fewer students are present on the day of the trip. Purchase Orders will be billed for the full amount. If there are absentees on the day of the trip: Admission passes — Up to $270 value will be provided for absentees to visit NYSCI within the following six months.


Groups who have reserved the outdoor Science Playground or Rocket Park Mini Golf and are unable to use it due to weather conditions, will be offered a film screening in the event of inclement weather.


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CONTACT FORM
Community Groups

Please submit this form to begin your reservation for a group visit to NYSCI.


Completing this form does not guarantee a booking. You are booked into a date when you receive a confirmation from a representative.


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