🔬Hands-on Science Center in Flushing Meadows Corona Park in NYC
Open Wednesdays - Sundays, 10am-5pm + Many School Holidays and for Other Special Events
We were honored to join Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. and our partners on Monday for the official launch of Soccer Sundays: World Cup in the World's Borough.
As the World’s Borough, Queens is the perfect backdrop to celebrate soccer, culture, and community.
Last week, we were proud to host the District 75 LEGO Expo at the New York Hall of Science.
Thank you to Deputy Chancellor of the Division of Inclusive and Accessible Learning, Christina Foti, and District 75 Superintendent Dr. Keisha McCoy, for joining us.
May is Museum Month, and the #PeopleWhoPowerNY celebrate the Powering the City exhibit at the New York Hall of Science in Queens, which invites visitors to discover how energy is generated and delivered to power our lives.
Learn more: @nysci https://t.co/El7YbgnbtH
Thank you to Congress Member Grace Meng, Assembly Member Larinda Hooks, and all of our supporters for joining us at our annual Community Celebration Day.
We are grateful to our partners, supporters, and community members whose collaboration made the event a success.
“I like thinking about STEM outside the box,” says Shihadah Saleem. “How can students see themselves in the field when it doesn’t feel like a traditional science career?”
Learn more about Shihadah's journey: https://t.co/HGJ5UGKn2A
Join us on May 28th from 5:30–8:00pm for our annual STEM Career Expo.
Get inspired by our incredible lineup of panelists as they share insights, ideas, and real-world experiences science, technology, math, and beyond.
This event is free. Register here: https://t.co/Po2Yy4dOlu
On Saturday, we hosted our annual Community Celebration Day!
We welcomed hundreds of community members for a day filled with hands-on activities, cultural performances, science fun, and community connection.
"Looking for an exciting way to explore your future, make new connections, and experience STEM in action? Our annual STEM Career Expo returns in May, bringing together young adults from across NYC.”
For more reasons to stop by the Expo, visit our blog: https://t.co/YE7snAEkLK
“When Delia Meza first put on the New York Hall of Science’s signature red apron as a high school student, she wasn’t thinking about a career in STEM education—let alone one rooted in community leadership.”
Learn more: https://t.co/pGqwbGgQ69
On Wednesday, we had the honor of hosting the Queens Economic Development Corporation for the annual Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge.
Seeing the community come together was inspiring. We are proud to have played a role in celebrating the next generation of Queens innovators.
Join us on Saturday, May 16th, from 10:00am–5:00pm for our annual Community Celebration, welcoming hundreds of families to honor the vibrant diversity and rich cultural traditions of Queens.
Learn more here: https://t.co/YS8tXLQQtS
Join us on Thursday, May 28th from 5:30pm-8:00pm for the annual STEM Career Expo!
Meet professionals across science, technology, engineering, math, and beyond.
This event is free. Registration is required: https://t.co/jOPR3rTu6N
We recently welcomed the New York Institute of Technology to explore "CityWorks".
The visit created a valuable opportunity to connect around shared interests in urban systems, technology, and resilience.
Thank you @nyit for visiting—we look forward to continued engagement.
A few weeks ago, we joined our colleagues at MoMA PS1 for their 50th annual Block Party!
We spent the day welcoming longtime friends and introducing the New York Hall of Science to a new group of visitors. It was a great opportunity to share our mission.
Last week, our researchers joined conversations about STEM learning at the American Educational Research Association.
Our team shared some of the ways that we are working to make informal science learning more accessible by integrating community perspectives.
We are proud to share that our Director of Digital Programming, Anthony Negron, recently had the opportunity to serve as the fourth panelist at The Common Ground Symposium.
The conversation focused on expanding access to science through education and community engagement.
On our blog, we are highlighting the amazing people who make up the NYSCI team. Get to know our community—starting with Jasmine Maldonado, Director of Science Coaching.
Read the full story here: https://t.co/M2GZUl1yvy
Our Associate Vice President of Visitor Operations, Faisal Mirza, recently participated in Community Issue Day (CID) with @CoroNewYork.
This event was especially meaningful as we continue to evolve and strengthen our institutional leadership approach.
On Wednesday, we had the honor of hosting Mayor Mamdani and his team for a press conference. The Mayor unveiled a new city website designed to help NYC families find childcare options in their neighborhoods.
Watch the full press conference here: https://t.co/imoDyqA1oV