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Meet the Scientist

A group of children and adults, some in chairs, some on the carpet, in a science education room watching a man give a presentation with a laptop and wall monitor.
Please note, as of March 11, all programs have been suspended to maintain health and safety during the COVID-19 virus. Read more.

Curators, Ph.D. candidates, and other Museum researchers present their findings in the immersive environment of the Discovery Room. Active participation and questions are encouraged.

Sessions last about thirty minutes, and take place at 2:15, 3 and 3:45 pm.

Passes are available first-come, first-served at the Discovery Room on the day of each event.

The Discovery Room is located on the first floor, between the Grand Gallery and the Hall of New York State Environment.

Upcoming Events

Please note, as of March 11, all programs have been suspended to maintain health and safety during the COVID-19 virus. Read more.

For more information, please contact [email protected].

In 2020, the Museum is celebrating the legacy of Charles Hayden, whose vision made the Hayden Planetarium possible and brought the universe to New York City.

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.