Museum of Innovation and Science, Schenectady

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miSci - The Museum of Innovation and Science is a museum and planetarium located in Schenectady, New York. miSci's exhibitions and educational programming focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. The Museum's President is Gina C. Gould, Ph.D. Vice President of Collections + Exhibitions is Chris Hunter, and Director of Grants and Special Events is Dan Beck. ()

Coordinates: 42°48'43"N, 73°56'1"W

Address

15 Nott Terrace HtsEastern AvenueSchenectady 12308-3143 United States

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+1 518-382-7890

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Day trips

Museum of Innovation and Science – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Proctor's Theatre, Nott Memorial, First Reformed Church of Schenectady, First Presbyterian Church.

0.4 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
Proctor's Theatre, Schenectady
11 min walk • Proctor's Theatre is a theatre and former vaudeville house located in Schenectady, New York, United States. Many famous artists have performed there, notably Mariah Carey, Britney Spears, Hal Holbrook, Ted Wiles, and George Burns, as well as many others. It has one of the largest movie screens in the Northeast.
0.4 miNE
Memorial, Museum, Art gallery
Nott Memorial, Schenectady
11 min walk • The Nott Memorial is an elaborate 16-sided stone-masonry building which serves as both architectural and physical centerpiece of Union College in Schenectady, New York.
0.7 miNW
Church
First Reformed Church of Schenectady, Schenectady
19 min walk • First Reformed Church of Schenectady is located at 8 North Church Street in the Historic Stockade District of Schenectady, New York and is a member of the Reformed Church in America. The church was first organized in 1680 by Dutch settlers and was the first church established in the Mohawk Valley.
0.7 miNW
Church
First Presbyterian Church, Schenectady
18 min walk • First Presbyterian Church in Schenectady, New York is a historic Presbyterian Church in America congregation. The roots of the congregation go back to the 1730s. Episcopalians and Presbyterians had used the St. George's Episcopal Church building, with each group using different entrances to the building.
~1710 ftNW
City hall
Schenectady City Hall, Schenectady
9 min walk • Schenectady City Hall is the seat of government of the city of Schenectady, New York, United States. Designed by McKim, Mead, and White, the building was constructed between 1931 and 1933.
~80 ftN
Observatories and planetariums
Dudley Observatory, Schenectady
1 min walk • Dudley Observatory is an astronomical observatory originally located in Albany, New York, and now in Loudonville, New York. It is no longer operating as a scientific observatory, but remains the oldest non-academic institution of astronomical research in America.
0.4 miSE
Cemetery
Vale Cemetery and Vale Park, Schenectady
11 min walk • Vale Cemetery is a historic rural cemetery and the largest cemetery in Schenectady, New York. It opened on 21 October 1857 when the Rev. Julius Seely dedicated what was then termed "the Vale". It has tripled its size since opening and today it holds the remains of some of the most notable persons in Upstate New York.
1.3 miNW
42°49'19"N • 73°57'18"W
Freedom Park Scotia, Schenectady
33 min walk • Music venue, Park
0.5 miW
Specialty museum, Museum
Edison Tech Center, Schenectady
12 min walk • The Edison Tech Center is an interactive learning center with a central theme of electricity and engineering. The organization was founded in 2001 under the name Edison Exploratorium, and changed to Edison Steinmetz Center and finally the Edison Tech Center in 2009.
0.6 miW
Shopping, Department store
H. S. Barney Building, Schenectady
17 min walk • H. S. Barney Building is a historic department store complex located at Schenectady in Schenectady County, New York. The large commercial building consists of six sections constructed or acquired and linked between 1873 and 1923.
0.8 miNE
Neighbourhood
General Electric Realty Plot, Schenectady
20 min walk • The General Electric Realty Plot, often referred to locally as the GE Realty Plot, GE Plots or just The Plot, is a residential neighborhood in Schenectady, New York, United States. It is an area of approximately 90 acres just east of Union College.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum of Innovation and Science open?

Museum of Innovation and Science is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Innovation and Science?

Nearby attractions include Dudley Observatory, Schenectady (1 min walk), Schenectady City Hall, Schenectady (9 min walk), Nott Memorial, Schenectady (11 min walk), Vale Cemetery and Vale Park, Schenectady (11 min walk).

How to get to Museum of Innovation and Science by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of Innovation and Science:

Bus

Veeder/Nott Terrace • Lines: 905 (7 min walk)
Steuben • Lines: 905 (12 min walk)

Train

Schenectady (13 min walk)