If you’re planning the ultimate educational Big Apple holiday, you’ll want to be sure New York Hall of Science finds a place on your student group’s itinerary! “Forms in Transit,” a striking cast sculpture near the east entrance of New York Hall of Science greets visitors to this popular museum, established in 1964 as part of the original World’s Fair; where other exhibits closed, it remained open and served as a fine resource for students. Its displays at the time were limited but included plans for the world’s first public “atomarium.” As the museum transitioned from its original purpose and science-fiction orientation to a relevant science museum, the first in New York City, plans for its “particle” display were realized with a $40,000.00 quantum atom exhibit, part of a $400,000.00 expansion and renovation. Today, its outdoor display of refurbished rockets donated by NASA continue to draw the crowds and over 450 exhibits, demonstrations, workshops and activities illuminating science, technology, engineering, and math offer an energetic and immersive hands-on educational experience to visitors of all ages. Increase your group’s understanding of scientific principles of motion, sight, and sound with a recess on the awesome Science Playground; embark on NYSCI’s Search for Life Beyond Earth and meet Camille, the new Mars Rover designed by two sisters! “Little Makers: Cardboard Creations” lets young guests design new and exciting ways of joining cardboard pieces to transform them into beyond-cool creations! Have a Big Apple evening free? Enjoy after-hours scientific exploration of everything from “ant communication” to the magic and wonder of optic illusions with “Science After Dark.” P.S.: NYSCI tenders a variety of awesome overnight adventures that let you arrange that perfectly scientific sleepover! Milkyway and cookies, anyone?