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The New York Hall of Science
47-01 111th Street
Queens, NY 11368
718.699.0005
Groups: 718.699.0301

Parent/Child Programs

These interactive workshops offer parents and children an introduction to the New York Hall of Science and its resources and teach techniques for doing easy hands-on science at home. Specific topics can be developed upon request. Popular workshop topics include:

The Five Senses (grades pre-K – 2)
Composting and Recycling (grades 3 – 6)
Kitchen Science (grades 4 – 8)

Who should attend? Parent Coordinators, Parents and Children

Session: Full Day (Max 20)
Fee: $900 per group (including lunch and continental breakfast)
Session: Half Day (Max 20)
Fee: $500 per group

Reservations are required, please call 718.699.0005 ext. 303. Download a Registration Form and sign up today! Please call ahead for groups that are larger than 20 people.

Science Technology Library Programs
The Science Technology Library presents:

Pre-School Story Time
Tuesdays-Fridays at 11:00 a.m.

Science Story-time
Saturday and Sunday afternoons in our Library at 1:00 p.m. 
(All children must be accompanied by an adult)

Science Video-time
Saturday and Sunday afternoons in our Library at 3:30 p.m. 
(All children must be accompanied by an adult) 

For more information, please contact the STL at 718.699.0005 ext. 340 

Lifelong Learning Family Workshops
These workshops are great experiences where you and your family can investigate science concepts together, engage in science dialogue and spend a couple of hours of quality family time. Recommended for ages 6 and up. The fee includes museum admission and free parking.  

Science Makes Art
Saturday, May 10, noon - 2:00 p.m.
Discover the technique of creating colors using double refraction or birefringent materials.  Learn how to make all the colors of the rainbow and how to use this technique to create a work of art.
Fee: $20 per person (includes museum admission and free parking)
Member Discount Price: $15 per person
Registration Required: Call 718.699.0005 ext. 348
Download a
Registration Form and sign up today!


Shake ‘em up
Sunday, June 14, noon - 2:00 pm
What makes a strong structure? Why do houses fall down in earthquakes?  Design and build your own wood frame house and see if it passes the Shake Table test.
Fee: $20 per person (includes museum admission and free parking)
Member Discount Price: $15 per person
Registration Required: Call 718.699.0005 ext. 348
Download a Registration Form and sign up today!

Canine Caper
Saturday July 12, noon - 2pm
Our police insider needs our help. Using some crime scene technology and your own suggestions we can help to solve this case. Ride this adventure while learning about UV light, ciphers, microbes and more.
Fee: $20 per person (includes museum admission and free parking)
Member Discount Price: $15 per person
Registration Required: Call 718.699.0005 ext. 348
Download a Registration Form and sign up today!

Tricked Out Mini-Motors
Sunday August 10, noon - 2pm
A fun and creative introduction to building motorized models.  In a matter of minutes, the family can create a propeller vehicle, revolving machine or even a mini-buggy by learning the science of gears and motors.
Fee: $20 per person (includes museum admission and free parking)
Member Discount Price: $15 per person
Registration Required: Call 718.699.0005 ext. 348
Download a Registration Form and sign up today!

For registration or questions, please call, Ayesha Ware at 718.699.0005 ext. 348.


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