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Press every button at NYSCI and play Rocket Park mini golf

Hands-on science museum in Queens, with rocket mini golf. Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens.

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By DanUpdated Monday, October 5, 2026Famous for a reason

The New York Hall of Science building and Rocket Park in Flushing Meadows Corona Park — Photo: 46th Av 111th St td (2019-08-07) 06 - Flushing Meadows by Tdorante10, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

The short answer

NYSCI, the New York Hall of Science, sits in Flushing Meadows Corona Park at 47-01 111th Street in Queens. It is open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm, with last entry at 4pm. At the time of writing general admission is $22 for adults and $19 for children, students and seniors, and there is a pricier NYSCI Plus ticket ($33 and $30) that adds the theater and activities.

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What it is like

The best money-saver is the free window: every Friday from 2pm to 5pm admission is free for all visitors, with reservations opening at 10am the same day. Set an alarm. Saturdays 10am to 11am are sensory sensitive hours, which is a thoughtful touch for children who find a loud science museum a lot. Children under 18 need an adult with them.

Outside is Rocket Park, where the mini golf is $6 a person (cheaper for members). It is nothing to do with the museum ticket, so you can do the golf alone, and I would: putting under actual rockets is exactly the sort of thing a seven-year-old will bring up at school on Monday. Check the mini golf's season and hours before you plan a day around it. The Queens Museum and its Panorama are in the same park, which makes a good second stop.

Best time to go

Wednesday to Friday mornings; Friday 2pm to 5pm is free but busy.

Tips before you go

Aim for the free Friday session (2pm to 5pm) and book from 10am that morning.
Parking is $15 a car if you drive, but the 7 train is easier.
Pair it with the Queens Museum in the same park.

Practical

Address: 47-01 111th Street, Queens, NY 11368
Subway: 7 to 111 St (not listed as accessible by the MTA); Q23 and Q58 buses also stop nearby. Check the MTA's elevator status.
Stroller: Strollers are permitted throughout the building.
Restrooms: All public restrooms are wheelchair accessible.
Cost: $22 adults; $19 children, students and seniors; NYSCI Plus $33 and $30; free Fridays 2pm to 5pm; Rocket Park mini golf $6.
Time: 2 to 4 hours with a five-year-old; add an hour if you play mini golf.
Check first: Mini golf season, whether the theater is open, and reservation rules for the free Friday session.
Ages: All ages
Indoors or out: Indoors
Best seasons: All year

Official page ↗

Checked against the pages under Sources. Times and prices change, so check before you set off. Elevators go out of service: check the MTA's elevator status.

Where it is

47-01 111th Street, Queens, NY 11368. OpenStreetMap ↗ · Directions ↗

What's on here

From The New York Almanac, the next 60 days.

Fri, Oct 9 to Sat, Oct 10
Family Camping: Overnight at the Unisphere
Unisphere, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens · Free
The Urban Park Rangers host an overnight family camping trip in the shadow of the Unisphere, from 6pm to 7am. Check the Parks page for sign-up and gear. Organizer ↗

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Nearby on the Brood List

See all of New York in miniature at the Panorama, Queens Museum
Flushing Meadows Corona Park · 0.4 mile away

Questions people ask

When is NYSCI free?

Every Friday from 2pm to 5pm for all visitors, with reservations required starting at 10am the same day.

How much is Rocket Park mini golf?

At the time of writing it is $6 per person, $4 for members, and free with a Rocket membership.

Which subway goes to NYSCI?

The 7 train to 111 St, then a short walk through the park. The MTA does not list 111 St as accessible.

Are strollers allowed?

Yes. Strollers are permitted throughout the building.

How long do you need?

2 to 4 hours.

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