New York’s Finest, Science Museums
City Guide Magazine has created a list of New York City's best science museums. Brooklyn's Children's Museum is the oldest children's museum in the world. This science museum involves children from pre-school to high school in various learning adventures. The science museum houses a computer-equipped library, three theaters, weekend workshops, and offers internship programs, mentoring and scientists/artist-in-residence programs. The science museum is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. The New York Hall of Science is the city's only hands-on science and technology centre. This science museum features more than 225 exhibits. The Staten Island Institute of Arts and Sciences is New York's only general interest museum. The museum features a huge selection of geological and archeological specimens; as well as a vast collection of insect specimens.