1 / 2New York Hall of Science
📍 Queens, NY
Interactive science museum in Flushing Meadows with the Design Lab, CityWorks urban environment exhibit, bubble room, and an outdoor science playground. Accessible via the 7 train.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with curious children from toddler age upward who engage well with hands-on learning. The exhibits are genuinely multi-age - reviewers with toddlers and with teenagers both report full engagement. The outdoor playground adds a physical outlet that larger science museums often lack.
ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go
💬 What Families Are Saying
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Missy Ferriol
7 months ago
“The New York Hall of Science is such a gem for families and curious minds of all ages. The exhibits are hands-on, interactive, and actually make science fun and easy to understand-especially for kids. My children were fully engaged the entire time, learning through play without even realizing it. The space is clean, well organized, and thoughtfully designed to spark curiosity and creativity. The outdoor science playground is a huge bonus and perfect for letting kids explore and burn energy while still learning. Staff members are friendly, patient, and clearly passionate about education. It’s a fantastic place for family outings, school trips, or even adults who enjoy interactive learning. We always leave inspired and excited to come back. Highly recommend for anyone in NYC looking for a meaningful, fun, and educational experience!”
Fille deLisle
10 months ago
“Amazing place for kids of all ages and kids at heart. Plenty of installations to foster curious minds. They have a cafe inside that offers snacks, beverages, and coffee. Easily accessible with 7th train with a little walk. Overall, a good place to get a membership if you have kids.”
Arthur Glauberman
7 months ago
“If you’re looking for a wonderful, children friendly interactive science museum that can entertain and help children from toddlers to teenagers be engaged for hours, you should definitely vidit the zNew Yorj Hall of Science!”
💬 What parents mention
Overview
The New York Hall of Science layers physical experimentation throughout its floor plan - the Design Lab lets children build and test their own structures, as the bubble room and hands-on installations engage toddlers through teens. CityWorks explores urban environments through interactive models. Community hours run on Fridays from midday. An outdoor science playground provides active break time. A cafe inside sells snacks and coffee.
