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Activities with Children - Science ActivitiesBronx ZooNow officially called the Wildlife Conservation Park, the Bronx Zoo is filled with great things to see and do. It can get expensive, but this place is a favorite for both adults and children. In addition to typical zoo animals, all displayed in humane habitats, the Bronx Zoo features the Skyfari Cable Car and the Bengali Express Monorail. The Zoo is big, so you may not be able to cover it all in one day.
New York Hall of Science - QueensHands-on interactive museum featuring exhibitions on biology, physics, astronomy, and chemistry.
Natural History Museum - Manhattan
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All |
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Suggested $15 for adults, $8.50 for children 2 to 12, and $11 for seniors and students |
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Central Park West and 79th Street, Manhattan
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Open daily 10:00-5:45 |
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Easily a full day, but you may want to just do half because the museum can be overwhelming. A good way to make this a day-trip is to spend the morning exploring the museum and the afternoon at the planetarium or seeing a Naturemax movie. |
This is the only aquarium in New York City and is part of the largest network of metropolitan wildlife parks in the country, the Wildlife Conservation Society, which includes Bronx, Central Park, Queens and Prospect Park zoos. It is located in Coney Island that offers the world-famous Cyclone Roller Coaster, the original Nathan's hot dog stand and the boardwalk.
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All |
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Adults $12, children (2-12) $9 and
seniors (65+) $10
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Surf Avenue and West 8th Street
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This changes frequently and
seasonally. Last entry is 45 minutes before closing. Check their web site or call first.
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Full Day, especially if you want to include a ride on the Cyclone and a hot dog at Nathan's. |
The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is one of the few aquariums in the country primarily devoted to one body of water: in this case, Long Island Sound. In addition to the animals and habitats presented and the boat collection, you can also enjoy Connecticut's only IMAX theater.
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All, though particularly good for elementary age children |
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Aquarium only: $11.75 for adults, $9.75 for
children 2-12, and $10.75 for seniors (65+)
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10 North Water Street
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July and August, Daily 10am-6pm
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Half Day. (This aquarium is very manageable. It has a lot of variety without being so huge that you are exhausted when you are done.) |
The museum invites children to explore, imagine, create and discover new experiences every time they visit! The exhibits, designed for children ages ten and under, encourage hands-on exploration and discovery, incorporating the themes of science and technology, the arts, culture and heritage.
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Ten and under |
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$9 for adults and children, children under 1 are free, $7 for seniors (62+) |
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Mathews Park
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Tuesday 1 - 5 PM, Wednesday - Sunday 10 AM - 5 PM
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Half Day |
A terrific hands-on science museum. You can easily spend hours exploring the many exhibits (there are always at least 200!). The planetarium screen movie theater is pretty cool. Look for the electronic doorway that tells you your height as you pass under it.
Call to be sure the Science Center has re-opened. It is under renovation and is scheduled to re-open in July 2007.
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All. Some exhibits are geared for older children, but there is definitely something for everybody. |
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Exhibit only: $15.75 for adults (13+), $11.50
for juniors (2-12) and seniors (62+), $5 for teachers, infants under 2 are free
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Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Boulevard Jersey City, NJ
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Vary, depending on the
time of year and whether the schools are on vacation. Call first.
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Full day |
Information checked June 2008. Call before you go to get up-to-date information and news of special opportunities.
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