Discovery Room
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All admission to the Museum is by timed-entry, and must be reserved online.
The Discovery Room offers families an interactive gateway to the wonders of the Museum and a hands-on, behind-the scenes look at its science. Every major field of Museum science and research, from anthropology to zoology, is represented. Children, accompanied by adults, can explore an array of artifacts and specimens, puzzles, and scientific challenges. Activities for older visitors are located on the upper level.
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The Discovery Room is located on the 1st floor between the Grand Gallery and the Warburg Hall of New York State Environment.
Free 40-minute timed passes are available at the Discovery Room entrance.
Monday-Thursday: 1:30-5:10 pm
Friday: CLOSED
Saturday-Sunday: 10:30 am-1:25 pm and 2:15-5:10 pm
On public school holidays, weekend hours are observed.
Monday–Sunday: 10:30 am-1:25 pm and 2:15-5:10 pm
The Discovery Room was made possible by a grant from the Edward John Noble Foundation.
Additional support has been provided by the Ralph M. Cestone Foundation, the Louis and Virginia Clemente Foundation, the Ducommun and Gross Family Foundation, the Larkin Family, the V. and L. Marx Foundation, and the Jane and Frances Stein Foundation.