
New York Hall of Science (Photo: Queens Post)
July 8, 2021 By Michael Dorgan
Science is back!
The New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) opened its doors for the first time in nearly 16 months today after being closed due to health risks stemming from COVID-19.
The science museum has fully reopened and features a new interactive exhibit called The Happiness Experiment. The new exhibit kicks off a series of free events, activities and workshops over the coming days to mark the reopening.
The NYSCI, located in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, has been closed since March 14, 2020.
“NYSCI is back and we are better than ever!” said Margaret Honey, President, and CEO of NYSCI in a statement.
“I am thrilled that we are able to re-open and re-engage in person with families, teachers, students and the community.”
Staff at the museum have worked hard during the closure to help improve the…