New York Hall of Science

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Flushing Meadows–Corona Park

Photograph: David Handschuh

New York Hall of Science
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Rocket Park at the New York Hall of Science
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Rocket Park at the New York Hall of Science

Photograph: David Handschuh

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Time Out says

Wed May 2 2012

Built for the 1964 World’s Fair and recently expanded, the Hall of Science demystifies its subject through colorful hands-on exhibits, with topics such as Marvelous Molecules and the Realm of the Atom. In summer, children can burn off their excess energy—and perhaps learn a thing or two—in the 30,000-square-foot outdoor science playground.

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Venue location

Address:
New York Hall of Science 47-01 111th St
Flushing Meadows–Corona Park
Queens
11368

Cross Street:
at 47th Ave
Phone:
718-699-0005
Website:
nysci.org
Opening hours:
Mon–Fri 9:30am–5pm; Sat, Sun 10am–6pm
Transport:
Subway: 7 to 111th St
Price:
$11; seniors, students and children ages 2–17 $8
Map
1. New York Hall of Science
  - 47-01 111th St
    Flushing Meadows–Corona Park
    Queens
    11368
  - 718-699-0005
  - nysci.org
  - 40.747901,-73.851842

Categories:
Museums & Attractions. Music. Shopping. Things to Do
Facilities:
Kids facilities. Changing tables. Stroller-friendly. Eating & drinking facilities. On-site dining. Accessible facilities. Wheelchair access
Good for:
Birthdays. Feed your brain. Going in a group. Take your parents. Kids. Hands-on for kids

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Science Playground

Museums & Attractions, Science

Tots learn about technology as they slide and seesaw, climb a giant spiderweb, romp in sand pits and wind their way around big trees. Ages 6 and up.

Tue May 21
– Tue Dec 31
New York Hall of Science 47-01 111th St, (at 47th Ave), Queens, 11368
$4 (not including regular admission)

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3D Theater Presentation: Legends of Flight

Film, Things to Do, Science

Get ready for takeoff when you and the little ones check out this 3-D presentation that reveals how modern planes are built and shows the first public flights of Airbuses A380 and 787. Ages 6 and up.

Tue May 21
– Sun Jun 30
New York Hall of Science 47-01 111th St, (at 47th Ave), Queens, 11368
$6, children ages 6 to 12 $5

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Rocket Park Mini Golf

Museums & Attractions, Science

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Beneath the shadow of two retired NASA rockets, kids can tee off at this real outdoor course that mimics the path of a complete space flight. As they play the nine holes, little ones must take careful aim to avoid gravity wells, wormholes, warped space...