The NYSCI Preschool Place is the ideal space to explore and discover the natural and built world of a city. Here our youngest visitors can experience multi-sensory activities in a safe, protected area.

The Preschool Place is open during regular visitor hours and closes 15 minutes prior to the NYSCI closing time. Please note that the hours for the Preschool Place Studio are subject to change on a daily basis. Call 718-699-0005 ext. 357 for daily schedule. Special science/art activities and puppet shows are featured during weekends and holidays.

SPRING 2010 PRESCHOOL PLACE PROGRAMMING

Puppet Show: The Great Cat Trap!

February 6 - April 18, 2010 weekends, 12:30 & 3:30 pm
February 15 - 19, March 29 - April 2, weekdays 12:30 & 3:30 pm      

Prof. Mousington has a cat problem!  Help him figure out what shapes are needed to build his cat trap.

Puppet Show Craft: Geometry Necklace

February 6 - April 18, 2010 weekends,12:45 & 3:45 pm
February 15 - 19, March 29 - April 2, weekdays, 12:45 & 3:45 pm

Choose shapes to decorate and string on your very own geometry necklace!

Materials Fee: $2, $1 members

PRESCHOOL PLACE HOURS

September – March
Free to Public with paid admission:
Tuesday – Thursday • 9:30 am – 1:45 pm
Friday • 9:30 am – 4:45 pm
Saturday & Sunday • 10 am – 5:45 pm

Paid Reserved Groups:
Tuesday – Friday • 10 am – 2 pm

April – June
Free to Public with paid admission:
Tuesday – Thursday • 1 pm – 2 pm
Friday • 2 pm – 4:45 pm

Paid Reserved Groups:
Monday – Friday • 10 am – 2 pm

July & August
Free to Public with paid admission:
Tuesday – Thursday • 1 pm – 4:45 pm
Friday • 2 pm – 4:45 pm
Saturday & Sunday • 10 am – 5:45 pm

Paid Reserved Groups:
Monday – Friday • 10 am – 12:15 pm