NYSCI’s mission is to nurture passionate learners, critical thinkers, and active citizens through an approach they call Design Make Play.

Located in Queens — America’s most diverse county — NYSCI is committed to creating a world where everyone can contribute to scientific discovery and innovation, and where people learn to use science, technology, engineering, and math to tackle complex 21st century challenges.

NYSCI is more than a world-class destination for learning and play. It is where exhibits inspire visitors, where young scientists get their start, where community members come to learn, and where critical STEM education research occurs.