New York Hall of Science

A perfect place for the family to spend an afternoon – play an educational round of mini golf or let the kids frolic in the playground . It’s definitely crowded during the weekends.

#StaffPick Lauren (Education): This is a great place for parents. Why? Kids of a wide age range (around 2 - 12) are so engaged. As a parent, it's a very low key , stress free place to take your kids.

Great for kids! There's a playground area right off the dining area but it costs $5 extra. The best part is the new making space, lots of fun experiments and beginner projects

Play a round of Rocket Park Mini Golf while you're here. Each hole demonstrates science concepts that NASA uses to explore space, like propulsion, gravity, escape velocity & more. A fun way to learn! Read more

The music videos for Craig Mack’s “Flava In Ya Ear” and Pharoahe Monch’s “Simon Says” were filmed here.

You can't miss Fred Tomaselli's "Ten-Kilometer Radius," which has over 70 images of NYC neighborhoods along the stair's handrail. And find James Carpenter 's Inclined Light Wall too! Read more

The New York Hall of Science as well as the Mercury and Gemini capsules and the Atlas and Titan rockets were all built on the site of the former United States Space Park in the 1964-5 World's Fair .

If you bring your kids to the NY Hall of Science, be sure to check out the wildly inventive playground right outside. Read more

On top of cool stations for children, there are free events in house that children can be involvednin. Low cost and cheaper to attend with a Living Social coupon.

"What if?": The Beauty of Curiosity: Did you know that mathematics has been called the "Queen of the Sciences"for it's intrinsic beauty and bc it has mothered a host of other sciences and disciplines?

Bring your own lunch and grab a table before noon. There's plenty more to do and see afterwards. ????

The silver rocket is a Mercury-Atlas rocket, the same type of vehicle used to put the first American, John Glenn, into orbit. The black, white, and silver one is a Gemini-Titan rocket.

So much to look at; my son enjoyed the interactive exhibits ! Flight of the butterflies was super cute and informative.

Do not miss the cow's eye dissection! Trust me. Memorable. And it's right before lunch !

Free Admission for 2 Adults and up to 4 kids with the NYC ID for a whole year. Love the exhibit connected worlds

Take advantage of the ASTC Travel Passport program to gain free admission for two adults and up to four children in the same household.

There are many fun exhibit and activities for kids in the museum . Must check out Connected Worlds.

Get up and go see one of the best science museums in the country , THIRTEEN Members save $5 on your ticket, offer valid on purchases of 2 or more tickets. Read more

Check out the cloud chamber in the North Wing on Street Level - watch as particles and cosmic rays pass through the detector.

Fantastic demonstrators and educators - Excellent!

Get here early on Sundays before 11am (I believe) for free admission . Call ahead to confirm. There is street parking , which can save you the $10 parking lot fee.

Craig Macs music video "Flava in your ear" was shot in the Great Hall. Also his album cover was shot by the Globe in the park .

Really informational exhibits . Free on Fridays from 2-5!

The Rocket mini golf was awesome but on Tuesday, the museum flow was paralyzed by about 20 loud camp groups. We had trouble even passing through a few areas.

awesome fun place for kids to learn. many things to do and touch.

Lots of exhibits great for kids..awesome place for the the winter or rainy day

The Connected Worlds exhibit is like an interactive version of Glitch. Hey, remember Glitch? Neat game.

Parking is $10, skip it and park on the street for free. It's the same distance depending on where you park and you save money.

NYSCI has free hours on Friday and Sunday so that you can enjoy the science center for free.

Lively Explainers at the museum demonstrate the exciting properties of chemistry, physics, biology and more right before your eyes during these interactive 15-minute demonstrations. Read more

Stop by the #TartHart #Booth in the last hour (5 or so and get a 10 to 20% discount )

Mini golf and playground closed because of heat. Really bummed. This place is the same as it was in 1995. Wish they would do something to it.

Premium membership is your best bet if you visit often: gets you free parking , plus free or discounted admission to other family-oriented museums .

Free preschool place playtime on Fridays from 2-5 and Sundays 10-11. Great place for them to run around

Stop by the #TartHart display and mention #Calmhappyallday get a 20% discount #MakersFaire

Check out Marvelous Molecules where kids can create their own atomic models and have an infrared camera map hot spots on their bodies. Cool! Powered by ParentsConnect.com

They have one of the best playgrounds I've ever see

20% Discount when you check in at the #BustCraftacular or the #MakerFaire

Become a member. Includes parking , coat check and the playground , as well as admission to several museums nationwide.

One of my favorite museums , interactive and fun for all ages. Hope they still have the crooked room.

Great for little (and big) kids.

Track down the cloud chamber hidden at the very back of the space section!

Free concert here at park . Demien Escobar ! Wonderful music !

We’re here for 2012 Maker Faire – visit our booth to talk about how innovation, technology, science and engineering can protect the planet & our health! Read more

Free admissions for Bloomberg employees and up to 3 guests

Maker Faire madness at the NY Hall of Science, Sept 17-18. Head to Flushing Meadows this weekend to celebrate creativity, engineering , & innovation at this science extravaganza!

Good place but try to go on the weekends were there are not that much kids and they have the best gift shop

Real rockets! Maker space. Really cool.

What's not to love? Science + interaction = <3

Check out Makerfaire at the end of September for amazing exhibits from crafter, scientists, inventors and loads of fun