MiSci - Museum of Innovation & Science, Schenectady

05/29/2026

Round out the month with a visit to the science museum!

Have you set a record on the reaction timer in Measure Up yet? Put yourself in a another world with the green screens in Eye Candy? Seen a star show in the planetarium?

We'll be open this weekend from 11-5pm each day. Come explore the galleries with the family.

Tuesday – Friday: Open for Scheduled Schools and Groups Saturday – Sunday: Open to the Public from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mondays: Closed

05/25/2026

We're open today for Memorial Day! Kick off the week with a visit to the science museum- the planetarium is up and running too, so come see the stars while you're at it!

Galleries are open from 11 - 5 today, with planetarium shows at 12, 1 and 3!

05/22/2026

Looking for something to do with the family this Memorial Day? miSci is open!

Get hands-on with science at the interactive exhibits and explore the world together. We're open from 11 to 5 all this weekend and Monday!

Tuesday – Friday: Open for Scheduled Schools and Groups Saturday – Sunday: Open to the Public from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mondays: Closed

05/18/2026

miSci would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for this year’s Big Bang: Building Our Future, presented by GE Aerospace, on May 7th.

With more than 130 guests in attendance, together we raised over $50,000 in support of miSci’s mission to celebrate education, explore innovation, and inspire future generations. None of this would be possible without the generosity of our community, sponsors, trustees, staff, volunteers and supporters.

This evening was especially meaningful as we carried forward the vision and passion of our late President, Chris Hunter. We are proud to continue building the future he believed so deeply in, and we hope this year‘s event made him proud.

Thank you for being part of such an unforgettable evening and for helping ensure miSci’s impact continues for generations to come. We hope to see you all again at next year‘s Big Bang!

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05/16/2026

Start your weekend off with a peaceful meditation at miSci! ✨

Tickets are only $10 and are available on miSci.org 🎟

Relax and recharge under the stars! ✨

05/15/2026

This Saturday at Rockin' the Dome it's Girl's Night Out!

Our resident planetarium expert has been tinkering- and she's put together a custom mix that's going to make the evening a blast. Favorites from Taylor, Disney, K-Pop, Oz and the Beatles will all be on display in brilliant laser light!

Tickets are available at miSci.org

05/14/2026

Our longtime archivist, president, and friend Chris Hunter passed away today.

Over his more than 25 years at miSci Chris worked tirelessly to preserve the history of science and technology, and to list all the treasures he kept safe would be far too long to post. His devotion to the Museum, to miSci's Archives, and to Schenectady can't be overstated. When we post historic photos, film, or artifacts here- it's only possible because of Chris's work.

We at the Museum are deeply saddened by his passing, but we're grateful to have known and worked with him. He leaves an inspiring legacy for us to follow as we go on.

05/14/2026

This isn't a luxurious living room- it's actually a radio studio!

This photo from our archives (we added a touch of color) features a harpist playing for the radio station WGY nearly 103 years ago.

The lamp is actually a disguised microphone- it kept artists from being nervous back before microphones were common.

05/14/2026

There's a new show coming to miSci's Planetarium - an amazing new production of Dark Side of the Moon!

We were blown away by this one, and we think you're all going to love seeing it.

Shows start this Friday, and you can grab tickets at darksideofthemoon.show

05/12/2026

Join us on the morning of 5/16 for a quiet planetarium meditation! 🧘

Start your weekend with total cosmic relaxation🌌

Tickets Available at miSci.org for $10 per guest.

05/11/2026

Another old gadget hidden in miSci's archives! This photo was published in a research center newsletter in August of 1980 and features a one of a kind car. Bob King, who worked on electric vehicles, combined a Bradley GT kit car body, a VW chassis, an electric motor and 12 golf cart batteries to make this unique roadster.

According to the newsletter it had a range of about 60 miles, took 6-10 hours to charge, and was fire engine red in color.