New York Hall of Science, New York City

Name: New York Hall of Science
Address: 47-01 111th St, New York City, 11368-2950, United States
Telephone: +1 718-699-0005

#211 among attractions in New York City

Museum, Science museum

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Facts and practical information

The New York Hall of Science, also known as NYSCI, is a science museum located in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in the New York City borough of Queens, in the section of the park that is in Corona. It occupies one of the few remaining structures from the 1964 New York World's Fair, and is New York City's only hands-on science and technology center. The more than 400 hands-on exhibits focus on biology, chemistry, and physics. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1964 (60 years ago)Coordinates: 40°44'50"N, 73°51'6"W

Address

47-01 111th StNortheastern Queens (Flushing Meadows-Corona Park)New York City 11368-2950 United States

Contact

+1 718-699-0005

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Day trips

New York Hall of Science – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Citi Field, Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, Queens Center, Queens Museum.

0.7 miNE
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Vast greenspace with World's Fair relics
Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, New York City
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1.3 miSW
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~1850 ftE
Large globe designed for a World's Fair
Unisphere, New York City
9 min walk • The Unisphere is a spherical stainless steel representation of Earth in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in the New York City borough of Queens. The globe was designed by Gilmore D. Clarke as part of his plan for the 1964 New York World's Fair.
~1800 ftNE
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~1160 ftSE
11-acres of animals and exhibits
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1.1 miSW
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Rego Center, New York City
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1.4 miSW
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Queens Place Mall, New York City
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is New York Hall of Science open?

New York Hall of Science is open:

Monday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to New York Hall of Science?

Nearby attractions include Queens Zoo, New York City (6 min walk), Queens Museum, New York City (8 min walk), Arthur Ashe Stadium, New York City (8 min walk), Unisphere, New York City (9 min walk).

How to get to New York Hall of Science by public transport?

The nearest stations to New York Hall of Science:

Bus

Corona Avenue & 51st Avenue • Lines: Q58 (9 min walk)
108th Street & Otis Avenue • Lines: Q58 (12 min walk)

Metro

111th Street • Lines: 7 (10 min walk)
Mets–Willets Point • Lines: <7>, 7 (16 min walk)

Train

Mets–Willets Point (14 min walk)
Flushing–Main Street (36 min walk)