What to do and see in New York, United States: The Best Science Museums

The Museum of Interesting Things is a traveling interactive demonstration/exhibition of antiques and inventions that goes to schools and events and inspires kids and adults to be curious and to tinker. I like to say it shows kids and adults that their ipods did not pop out of thin air! Like a circus...just no elephants. We have themes that we can even bring to your school or event or you can come to our Secret Speakeasy: "Eureka!" The Invention Show Exploring the industrial revolution and mechanical era, with interactive demonstrations of such items as the steam engine, Thomas Edison cylinder phonograph, windup toys, mechanical door bells and mechanical/gear based household items such as butter churns and apple peelers. Coinciding with the NY/NJ/PA Core Content Curriculum Standards for Science, Social Studies, Technology and STEM/STEAM "I Can See for Miles" The Film & Photography Show Viewing the various methods of capturing a still and moving image throughout history from the camera, to the negative, to the printing methods & options including animation and 3D. Demonstrations are interactive and include box wooden cameras with up to 3 foot bellows, 3D photography from the late 1800’s up to today, albumen prints and tintypes, and glass negatives. Coinciding with the NY/NJ/PA Core Content Curriculum Standards for Visual and Performing Arts And that is just a snap shot of what we have! ;) 16mm vintage film Bouncing Ball Sing-A-Long The Museum of Interesting Things takes over your eyes & ears for a special Circus/Windup toy themed 16mm vintage film bouncing ball sing-a-long party! Remember those bouncing balls films? Well we have them on antique 16mm film! Prepare to sing your heart out! See 16mm films and the Museum will have it's History of Film and Photography exhibition there for you to see and learn about! See 16mm films and the Museum will have it's Windup Circus History of Toys exhibition there for you to see and learn about! Suffragette City The fight to give women the vote lasted over 100 years and spanned the world. This was not just a movement for voting rights, though. The Museum of Interesting Things, through its vast collection that includes actual artifacts from that era, will show you what a bicycle has to do with this. Learn why some men were afraid of women with hats and someone might even get to try on a bustle dress. See how other issues of the times influenced each other and view some of the humorous affirmations and counterpoints to allowing women to vote. By the end, let's see if society as we know it will collapse if the fairer sex enters a voting booth! Coinciding with the NY/NJ/PA Core Content Curriculum Standards for Social Studies

Here, at last, is the chance to come on board the Starship Enterprise! Recreated Exactly as they were laid out on the "Desilu" (Now Paramount Pictures) Stage 9 in Hollywood for the original 1966-1968 run of STAR TREK,the sets of the Fabulous Starship U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 awaiting guests to step aboard and be transported to the world of STAR TREK: The Original Series!

The AJ Read Science Discovery Center is an all-ages, hands-on science museum dedicated to providing visitors with an authentic experience of the scientific method. The Center is designed for all ages and abilities and is free-of-charge. Come Science With Us!

Sloomoo Institute is an interactive pop-up experience! Sink your hands into over 30 vats of textured, scented slime. See your brain on slime with an EEG machine. Relax at our ASMR sound station and be immersed in CGI satisfying videos. Tag our slime and repeat wall by smearing slime on it. Design your dream slime at the DIY bar. Take a slime shower and walk through 250 gallons of slime. Come play!

The National Soaring Museum houses a world-class collection of sailplanes and gliders, preserving the history and heritage of motor-less flight. NSM is located next to an active glider port, allowing visitors to witness takeoffs and landings, especially during the busy summer months. Public glider rides are available on a first-come, fist-served basis. Harris Hill offers many enticements besides a visit to NSM. The Museum is located adjacent to Harris Hill Amusement Park, featuring miniature golf, go-karts, batting cages, a driving range, an arcade, snack bar and more: as well as a pool, picnic grounds and a scenic overlook.

The Sciencenter inspires excitement for science through interactive exhibits and programs that engage, educate and empower. The hands-on museum offers visitors of all ages more than 250 exhibits, educational programs, a gift shop, an outdoor science park and a seasonal miniature golf course. Look, touch, listen & discover at the Sciencenter. The Sciencenter is open Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm and Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm. Open Mondays in July and August and holiday Mondays. The Sciencenter is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day.