New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) (Queens)

Photo: Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons. The main entrance rotunda with NEW YORK HALL OF SCIENCE lettering, the 1964 World's Fair Great Hall rising behind it.

New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) in Queens: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; General Admission: Adult $22; Children, Students & Seniors $19.

Address47-01 111th St, Corona, NY 11368

HoursWed-Sun 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; last entry 4:00 p.m.; closed Mon-Tue (nysci.org)

PricesGeneral Admission: Adult $22; Children, Students & Seniors $19

Price notesNYSCI Plus admission is $33 / $30 and adds a premium experience. Community Hours: free admission on Fridays 2:00-5:00 p.m. with a same-day reservation (see perks).

Age notesHands-on science for all ages, from the preschool play space up to teen-friendly design/make exhibits. Pricing tiers: Adult; Children, Students & Seniors at one reduced price.

BookingTickets are sold online; the free Friday Community Hours require a same-day reservation.

Suggested timeAbout 3 hours

AccessibilityOfficial visit page: a sensory-friendly hour runs on Saturdays 10:00-11:00 a.m. with dimmed sounds and light. Other accessibility flags not confirmed on the pages read.

ParkingOn-site parking lot; the fee was not confirmed on official text fetched (a $15-per-car figure appears in secondary listings only).

Hours in detailWed-Sun 10am-5pm; last entry 4pm. Closed Mon-Tue except that the museum opens on most NYC public-school holidays (a dated list is published on the visit page).

Tickets & bookingCommunity Hours (Fri 2-5pm, free) require a reservation; the visit page says reservations open at 10am the same day while the FAQ section of the same page says 9am - dual-listed in the report, not resolved here.

ParkingOn-site lot $15 per car during museum hours; $20 for group vehicles (e.g. passenger vans); $15 during Queens Night Market. Family Explorer, Family Premium and Family Pass members park free. New lot entrance at 46th Avenue and 111th Street.

StrollersStrollers are permitted throughout the building. Lockers rent from $5 (free for members).

AccessibilityAll exhibition spaces, theatres, party rooms, the cafe, the Museum Store and all public restrooms are wheelchair accessible. A limited number of wheelchairs can be borrowed free at the main entrance (leave an ID).

Sensory notesSaturday Sensory Hour runs 10-11am with lights dimmed and exhibits quieted. A free Sensory Sensitive Backpack (sunglasses, headphones, fidget toys, social narrative card) is available at the front desk. A downloadable social narrative and Visual Activity Guides (Autism Access Initiative) are published.

Why these agesA dedicated preschool area is designed for children under 6. Child admission covers ages 2-17; seniors are 62+.

Verified perk: Community Hours - free admission Friday afternoonsPer nysci.org, general admission is free during Community Hours on Fridays 2:00-5:00 p.m.; a same-day reservation is required.

Verified perk: ASTC Passport Program - reciprocal admission for member familiesPer the ASTC Passport Program roster, NYSCI admits two adults and up to four children in the household of a member of another participating ASTC science center (proof of residence required; the standard ASTC 90-mile rule applies - your home museum must be more than 90 miles away). Reciprocally, NYSCI members get the same benefit at 300+ science centers worldwide.

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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.

New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) — Queens, New York

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