Youth & Family Events

Could robots someday be our friends? And what would you like to know about how the universe works? A select group of high school students will interview Nobel Laureate physicist Leon Lederman and ground-breaking robotic engineer Cynthia Breazeal on a wide range of subjects in front of a live audience. This event is sold out. A half-hour before the event, additional tickets may become available at the door. read more

This multi-media event for curious minds of all ages invites you to meet scientists with some of the coolest jobs in the world — from crime scene investigator and space explorer to oceanographer and Disney Imagineer. This event is sold out. A half-hour before the event, additional tickets may become available at the door. read more

In this special presentation with the New Victory Theater, planetary scientist Heidi Hammel sheds light on the connections between I.J.K., a whimsical physics-inspired showcase of sonic juggling, and the science of motion of large bodies — like planets, comets and galaxies — careening and spinning through space.  When purchasing tickets online, please use promotion code WSF408. read more

G-Force simulators , elephants with GPS, turning audience members into video game controllers, sounds coming out of your head, and things that go "boom" — its all part of the science behind the "make believe" at Walt Disney Imagineering. No one leaves empty-handed with all the fun giveaways! Did we mention walking dinosaurs, talking turtles, and more surprise guests? Please note this program will also run at 12:30 PM and at 3 PM. This event is now sold out, however additional tickets may become available at the door, half an hour before the event, on a first come, first served basis. read more

The World Science Festival takes to the streets with a non-stop program of interactive exhibits, experiments, games, and shows that will entertain and inspire. Clustered on the blocks around Washington Square Park and the NYU campus, open-air stages will feature well-known musicians, authors and artists in performance. Fun for everyone from pre-teens to the curious kid in us all. read more

Eric Haseltine, neuroscientist and contributor to Discover Magazine, is paired with a prominent magician, in a mind-boggling demonstration of magic, brainpower and illusion. Watch things appear from thin air and disappear before our eyes! Is it magic or is it all in your brain? This event is now sold out, however additional tickets may become available at the door, half an hour before the event, on a first come, first served basis. read more

Explore just how low you can go when Nobel prize-winning physicist William Phillips takes you on a journey to the lowest temperatures ever recorded. Featuring jaw-dropping experiments and a multimedia display, Phillips shows audiences what happens when ordinary objects are taken to the edge of absolute zero. This event is now sold out, however additional tickets may become available at the door, half an hour before the event, on a first come, first served basis. read more

G-Force simulators , elephants with GPS, turning audience members into video game controllers, sounds coming out of your head, and things that go "boom" — its all part of the science behind the "make believe" at Walt Disney Imagineering. No one leaves empty-handed with all the fun giveaways! Did we mention walking dinosaurs, talking turtles, and more surprise guests? This event is now sold out, however additional tickets may become available at the door, half an hour before the event, on a first come, first served basis. read more

Please note changed venue! Fans of all ages will have something to cheer about when science and sports unite. Olympic athletes and NBA players join top neurologists, physicists, nutritionists, and trainers, to demonstrate just what it takes to be the best in the world and why science is a major player. read more

G-Force simulators , elephants with GPS, turning audience members into video game controllers, sounds coming out of your head, and things that go "boom" — it's all part of the science behind the "make believe" at Walt Disney Imagineering. No one leaves empty-handed with all the fun giveaways! Did we mention walking dinosaurs, talking turtles, and more surprise guests? This event is now sold out, however additional tickets may become available at the door, half an hour before the event, on a first come, first served basis. read more

In this highly entertaining show combining math with magic, "Mathemagician" Arthur Benjamin displays feats of amazing mental mathematical gymnastics and explains the secrets behind his skills. Find out how he can be faster than an electronic calculator! This event is now sold out, however additional tickets may become available at the door, half an hour before the event, on a first come, first served basis. read more

The ultimate sleepover: forty children (ages 10-12) — roped together alpine-style — confront the challenges of climbing Mt. Everest. Guided by an expert in wilderness medicine, Everest veterans, and Sherpas, the kids explore the physics and the physiology of mountaineering. A program created in partnership with the Rubin Museum of Art.
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Sunday at The Met celebrates science through a diverse range of all-ages programming taking place in several locations around the museum. Included in these will be gallery talks, educational programs for kids, audio presentations about science and art, and a series of lectures about the science of conservancy. This event is free with museum admission. read more