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Press Releases

2009

They Might Be Giants Play Benefit Concerts at the New York Hall of Science on December 13
10-22-09
Two shows to include songs from new children’s album Here Comes Science 

New York Hall of Science Announces Interactive Design Contest
10-16-09
Create a Flash game for NYSCI's new web site 

New York Hall of Science Elects New Trustees to the Board
10-02-09
Two community leaders have been elected to the Board of Trustees of New York City's hands-on science center 

Boldly Going Virtual: NSF Provides Funding for a Virtual New York Hall of Science
10-02-09
Project to further the understanding of virtual environments 

New York Hall of Science Receives NSF Grant to Develop Wild Minds Exhibition
9-21-09
Project aims to educate audiences of all ages on animal cognition 

New York Hall of Science Launches New Catapult Programming for Fall
9-21-09
NYSCI unveils new 15-foot catapult exhibit 

NASA Astronaut Michael J. Massimino Visits New York Hall of Science
7-28-09
As part of special Hometown Heroes program on July 31 

NYSCI Named as a Partnering Venue for the Imagine Science Film Festival
7-20-09
2nd annual film festival celebrating science in film comes to Queens on October 18 

Science Farmers' Market Now Open
6-15-09
Sundays through November, 10 am - 4 pm 

A Science Spin is a Hole-in-One in New York Hall of Science Rocket Park Mini Golf
6-01-09
New permanent outside exhibition opens June 20 

Charlie and Kiwi's Evolutionary Adventure Premieres at the Hall
5-23-09
See how life changes over time 

Online Poll for the Names of the New York Hall of Science's First Birds Opens
5-12-09
Online voting has begun! 

Name the New York Hall of Science's First Birds
4-28-09
Enter the First Birds Naming Contest Now 

Earth Day Celebration This Weekend
4-20-09
Educational Earthy activities for everyone 

The New York Hall of Science Receives Top Honor in Video Championship Awards
4-01-09
TANDBERG Awards recognize positive impact and influence in video communications. 

Science Playground Re-Opens After Refurbishment
3-27-09
Outdoor fun in the Science Playground begins April 1 

BubbleMania is Bursting with Fun
2-09-09
Experience the science of bubbles April 11 - 19 

AirPlay Blows through the Hall
1-04-09
Explore the exciting properties and movements of air February 14 - May 10 

CYBERCHASE Stars Take the New York Hall of Science by Storm
1-02-09
CYBERCHASE Weather Watchers Day on January 24 

2008

It’s a Small World After All
11-28-08
Nikon’s 34th Photomicrography Competition/Exhibition Challenges Visitors to Appreciate the Beauty In Science, Now Through February 22 

It’s Snowing Science!
11-16-08
The 3rd Annual Crystal Winter takes the Hall by storm beginning November 28 

Give Holiday Gifts that Enrich
11-15-08
Now you can buy Hall Memberships and Science Shop gifts online 

The Hall Announces New President and CEO
11-11-08
Dr. Margaret Honey 

Exhibition Challenges Artists Regarding Environmental Sustainability
10-03-08
On view through January 25 

Having a Ball with Chemistry
10-03-08
Celebrate National Chemistry Week 2008 at the Hall on October 25 

India Museum Professionals Teach Hall Staff New Science Demo
8-25-08
Week-long cultural exchange finishes with joint presentation 

The New York Hall of Science Receives High Honors in New York and National Surveys
8-18-08
From Nickelodeon and Parents magazine 

New York Hall of Science Unveils Walter LeCroy's Photography
8-15-08
On view through September 28 

Museums Without Borders
8-05-08
New York Hall of Science and Museums in India Exchange Staff 

Hotrods and Classic Cars Cruise to the Hall
7-28-08
Annual Car Show returns on August 3 

Lower Your E-Waste Level
7-26-08
E-Waste Collection August 2 - 4 at the Hall 

The Hall Announces Winner of Master Magician Video Contest
6-26-08
Short videos showcase the science behind magic and celebrate new exhibition 

Join Digit and Lunar Jim for V-me Niños Day
6-18-08
At the Hall on Sunday, June 22 

Children Invited to Play With Unique Elements from Imagination Playground During An Interactive Exhibit at the Hall
6-13-08
June 28 & 29, 11 am – 5 pm 

The New York Hall of Science Presents Art Envisions Science: Works on Paper
6-10-08
On view through July 13 

Summoning All Magicians: The Hall Conjures Master Magician Video Contest
5-12-08
reate a video of yourself doing a magic trick to become the Hall's Master Magician 

Start Your Engines - Pinewood Derby Comes to the Hall
4-09-08
See this car-racing classic at 10 am on April 12 

2007

Produce to the People: Farmers’ Market Takes Root at the New York Hall of Science Copy
6-08-07
Fresh, locally grown produce available to the public every Sunday 

Molecules Are Everywhere, Including a New Hall Exhibition
5-31-07
Explore how molecules shape our bodies, our medicines and the world 

The New York Hall of Science's New Motion Simulator Ride Has Landed
5-22-07
Strap in and hold on for a dynamic sight and sound experience 

Big Apple Circus Clowns Visits the Hall on May 6
5-01-07
Get discount circus tickets and your own red clown nose  

Begin Your Superhero Training By Scaling a Wall at the New York Hall of Science
4-21-07
Spider Wall Demonstration Shows Taking Place Every Weekend in May 

New York Hall of Science Unveils Largest U.S. Science Playground
2-17-07
Now with 60,000 square-feet, more than 50 exhibits enhance hands-on discovery for children of all ages…