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Queens
New York City's only hands-on science and technology center features more than 400 exhibits on color, light, heat, the atom, biology and optical illusions, the nation's largest outdoor science playground and special events.
American Museum of Natural History
Manhattan
For more than a century, young people have been exploring world cultures and the history of life at this institution. The museum's collection includes more than 32 million artifacts and specimens, only a small portion of which is on view in more than 40 exhibition halls.
Manhattan
The Museum of Mathematics strives to enhance public understanding and perception of mathematics. Its dynamic exhibits and programs stimulate inquiry, spark curiosity and reveal the wonders of mathematics. The museum’s activities lead a diverse audience to understand the creative nature of math.
Brooklyn
The New York Aquarium, part of the Wildlife Conservation Society, spans 14 beachfront acres in Coney Island. It houses more than 8,000 creatures including freshwater and marine fishes, marine invertebrates, seals, sea otters, walruses, sea lions, sharks and penguins.
Queens
New York City's only hands-on science and technology center features more than 400 exhibits on color, light, heat, the atom, biology and optical illusions, the nation's largest outdoor science playground and special events.
Queens
QBG's 39 acres of gardens and sustainable landscape displays, such as the Cherry Circle, the Wedding Garden and the Oak Allée, are the reason many people visit.