New York Hall of Science

The New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) is a non-profit organization based in Corona, New York. The museum employs approximately 256 staff members, including 80 full-time and over 65 part-time employees. NYSCI has been serving the community since its founding at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair. NYSCI offers a variety of exhibitions, programs, and products designed to inspire curiosity and creativity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning. The museum welcomes 500,000 visitors annually and reaches thousands more through school outreach, teacher professional development, and public events. NYSCI's "Design, Make, Play" approach emphasizes open-ended exploration, imaginative learning, and personal relevance to make STEM learning enjoyable and engaging for all ages. NYSCI is recognized for its high-quality exhibitions and programs, which are informed by the Design, Make, Play strategies. These strategies focus on open-ended exploration, imaginative learning, personal relevance, deep engagement, and delight, making STEM learning irresistible. The museum's focus is on fostering self-directed exploration and tapping into the joy of learning inherent in play to engage diverse communities, particularly young people, in STEM. For more information about NYSCI, visit their website at nysci.org.