Inside the Great Hall: Step inside NYSCI’s soaring Great Hall, an undulating wall of cobalt blue glass built for the 1964/65 World’s Fair.
Rocket Park: Get up close to space age rockets, an authentic Mercury space capsule, and World’s Fair-era exhibits that link midcentury discovery to the techn in your pocket today.
Overlooked Relics of the World’s Fair: Explore fairground sites most visitors skip, from a geodesic dome aviary to a time capsule meant to stay buried for 5,000 years.
A Quirky Corona House: Step outside the park to find a World’s Fair homage that even longtime locals walk right past.
From Valley of Ashes to World Stage: Learn how the ash dumps of The Great Gatsby became one of New York’s most ambitious urban landscapes, and how it is still evolving today.
Discreet wireless earpieces included for clear audio, even in busy areas.
🎟️ Ticket includes admission to the New York Hall of Science and a 10% discount at the museum gift shop and onsite cafe, Butterbeans!
This tour of Flushing Meadows Corona Park and the New York Hall of Science goes beyond the standard World’s Fair walk!
As we explore the former fairgrounds and surrounding neighborhood of Corona, Queens, you’ll uncover overlooked remnants of the 1964/65 Wold’s Fair, from a geodesic dome aviary and a celestial statue, to a futuristic buried time capsule.
Moving outside the park, we’ll explore how the neighborhood was influenced by the two global fairs that came to town as well as natural forces that continue to impact life in Queens. We’ll also point out a quirky homage to the lost Trylon and Perisphere on an otherwise unassuming residential block.
The tour ends with a special visit inside The New York Hall of Science where we’ll gaze up at the glowing mosaic walls of the Great Hall, see mid-century science exhibits, and get up close to early space age artifacts.
Ear pieces are provided to each guests, ensuring everyone hears the guide perfectly, even from a distance!
100% refund up to 24 hours prior to the start of your tour.
When canceled less than 24 hours before the start of your tour, we will do our best to reschedule you or issue you a credit to use on any of our upcoming tours. This credit won’t expire until you use it!
Please meet your guide outside the main entrance to The New York Hall of Science.
Address: 47-01 111th Street
Queens, NY 11368
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Please arrive 10 minutes early.
By Subway & Bus: Take the 7 train to 111th Street, the Q23 or Q58 buses to Corona Avenue and 108th Street, or the Q48 bus to 111th Street and Roosevelt Avenue.
By car: New Entrance to the NYSCI Parking Lot: Cars can enter from 46th avenue & 111th street. If you’re coming from the Grand Central Parkway, just follow the signs to the new entrance!
How long is the tour?
This tour is 2 hours long.
Where does it end?
It ends at the New York Hall of Science.
How strenuous is this tour?
This tour is easy and most people can participate. You will be standing and walking for long periods of time.
Is this tour ADA accessible?
Yes, it is! You can email us at [email protected] in order for us to best prepare your visit.
Is this tour mostly indoors or outdoors?
This tour is mostly outdoors but will include a roughly 30 minute guided segment inside the New York Hall of Science.
