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Science Playground at the New York Hall of Science

4701 111th St., In Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, New York City, NY
718-699-0005
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Ranked #175 of 707 attractions in New York City
5.0 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Description: Part of the New York Hall of Science, this is a great playground area for kids that offers interactive learning exhibits.
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“Adorable!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

It was so cute with all the little babies playing mini-golf! Fun to watch too!

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“Good place to bring young children”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 September 2011

This is a good place to bring young children between 5 - 10. The outdoor playground is fun too. But cost additional. I think fri afternoon is free admission. Its great for children to learn while playing.

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“Awesome”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 July 2011

What a great place, equally fun for my kid when he was 5 and 9. It's a great place to explore science ideas in motion. Best are the waterways, where you can pump, spin, and redirect water to do lots of interesting things. The "spider web" climbing rope structure is also fun.With lots of trees and water, it's pretty comfortable... More

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“Fantastic for families”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2011
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I love science so decided to give this place a visit during my trip. However, as a single adult traveller it wasn't really aimed at me. Still, I had a look around and it really is a great place for kids. It is all so interactive, that it is great for getting young minds interested and focused. The place was... More

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