Menu

New York Hall of Science

1

New York Hall of Science

Museums and Culture

Walk through those sweeping windows of the rounded entrance and you'll immediately sense the openness that defines this Queens institution. Inside, curiosity takes over as you navigate galleries designed for toddlers through adults, each one packed with things to touch, twist, and discover. The youngest visitors gravitate toward the Pre-School wing where they can create sounds, operate toy trains, or crank mechanisms that reveal how pulleys work, while the Science and Technology Library welcomes families to settle in for storytelling sessions. Parents find themselves just as engaged as their kids when you're both elbow-deep in experiments that spark genuine amazement and learning. This museum traces its roots back to the 1964 World's Fair, housing one of the few remaining structures from that era, and operates as Queens' primary destination for hands-on science exploration. The grounds also feature the Science Playground and Rocket Park Mini Golf, giving families multiple reasons to spend an afternoon here. Winter visits carry a particular charm as the cool season draws fewer crowds, letting you linger over exhibits without the usual bustle.

2

Socrates Sculpture Park

Attractions
3

American Dance & Drama Studio

Dance Schools
4

Swift Moving

Moving Companies
5

Astoria Park

Attractions
6

Far Rockaway High School

High School
1

NBC Studio Tour

Tours
2

July 4th Festival

Events
3

Sword Class NYC

Martial arts
4

Harlem Tae Kwon Do

Martial arts
5

Touch

Nightclubs
6

Mendez Boxing

Martial arts
1

RollerJam USA

Attractions
2

St. Peter's Boys High School

High School
3

Zoe Salon

Beauty Salons
4

Snug Harbor Botanical Garden

Attractions
5

CSI High School

High School
6

Chrysalis Hair Salon

Beauty Salons
1

Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse

Attractions
2

B Emmanuel Gospel Bookstore‎

Bookstores+
3

Flatbush Shotokan Karate Dojo

Martial arts
4

DUMBO Art Under the Bridge Festival

Events
5

ConstructionKids

Attractions
6

Bargemusic

Attractions
1

Yankee Stadium

Attractions
2

Eddie Torres Dance Studio

Dance Schools
3

Cox Nissan

Car Dealers
4

Van Cortlandt Park Ice Skating Rink

Attractions
5

New York Language Center

Languages
6

Bronx Community College

Colleges & Universities