Step into the enchanting world of stories. Join us for a Literature at Play Workshop, presented by the New York Children’s Theater Company. Designed for children aged 3-8, this immersive experience brings beloved children’s literature to life through theater, music, and movement, sparking their imagination and critical thinking. Included with admission.The Guest Artist Series is…
Embark on a journey through the enchanting world of miniature railways with the Staten Island Railway Club. It is an immersive experience where intricate details and meticulous craftsmanship bring the model trains to life, creating a delightful spectacle for families.
Embark on a journey through the enchanting world of miniature railways with the Staten Island Railway Club. It is an immersive experience where intricate details and meticulous craftsmanship bring the model trains to life, creating a delightful spectacle for families.
Embark on a journey through the enchanting world of miniature railways with the Staten Island Railway Club. It is an immersive experience where intricate details and meticulous craftsmanship bring the model trains to life, creating a delightful spectacle for families.
Want to hear some good vibrations? Grab your goggles and join the guest scientists from Mad Science to explore how sound is made and how we hear it. We’ll create a dinosaur roar with simple materials and a disco show from just magnets and your skull! You’ll really “rock out” with this supersonic audio experience. Included…
Bring your building crew and get ready for skyscrapers – the ultimate challenge! Around the world, skyscrapers are being built taller than ever before. During this program, we will explore what makes these structures so strong and how their design enables them to reach such dizzying heights. Families will take inspiration and ideas from amazing…
Happy Valentine’s Day! For this Family Program, we will take inspiration from the Times Square Love & Design Competition. This annual competition invites architecture firms to think about how a Valentine sent from the heart of Times Square could express love for everyone. We will look at the various designs for this public piece of…
Isaac Newton would be proud! Come explore his laws of motion with us in Mad Science’s engaging physics performance. Observe the powers of various forces including gravity, centrifugal force, inertia and much more. We’ll harness the power of these forces to create astonishing jetpacks and even a rocket-propelled car! Included with admission. The Guest Artist…
Designers, the category is Build and Wear! Create your own architecture-inspired fashion and accessories. Families will learn how to “read” buildings for clues about their design and function. Using these concepts, families will have the opportunity to design and construct their own wearable buildings and structures. Family Programs are designed for children ages 5 –…
An open air science fair for kids! In celebration of Earth Month, kids are invited to pick up S.T.E.A.M (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) at this special Earth Day themed open air fair featuring engaging activities and a live performance from the STEM Queen. Special Guests: Asphalt Green BPCA Compost Take a Breath
Come and celebrate the 141st birthday of the Brooklyn Bridge! Together we will learn how this iconic suspension bridge transformed New York City. Families will then create their own suspension bridges to span one of NYC's rivers, canals, or busy streets. Family Programs are designed for children ages 5 – 13 years old, accompanied by…
A Simple Task: Structures & Mechanisms (Age Requirement: Children 7-9 yrs.) Uses the fundamentals of "6 simple machines" to create a “Rube Goldberg.” Goldberg was best known for his popular cartoons depicting complicated gadgets performing simple tasks in indirect, convoluted ways. Kids will love exploring the basics principles of engineering from design to drafting to…
BIOEYES 1 (Supported by UPENN): (Age Requirement: Children 7-9 yrs.) A hands-on science project that brings live zebrafish into the classroom. Students mate fish, then raise the resulting embryos until they hatch as clear, free-swimming larvae with beating hearts that can be seen under microscopes. This program offers exemplary science curriculum in cell biology, Mendelian…
BIOEYES 2 (Supported by UPENN): (Age Requirement: Children 7-9 yrs.) A hands-on science project that brings live zebrafish into the classroom. Students mate fish, then raise the resulting embryos until they hatch as clear, free-swimming larvae with beating hearts that can be seen under microscopes. This program offers exemplary science curriculum in cell biology, Mendelian…
BIOEYES 3 (Supported by UPENN): (Age Requirement: Children 10-12 yrs.) A hands-on science project that brings live zebrafish into the classroom. Students mate fish, then raise the resulting embryos until they hatch as clear, free-swimming larvae with beating hearts that can be seen under microscopes. This program offers exemplary science curriculum in cell biology, Mendelian…
Prepare to be amazed as we welcome a scientist from the Crazy Science Lab. They will dazzle you with mind-blowing scientific demonstrations, introducing you to the incredible world of liquid nitrogen. This extraordinary chemical can freeze objects in mere seconds, boasting a mind-numbing boiling point of -195°C or -320°F! It’s not just for the kids;…
