Sci-Tech Looks For Assistant Director
The Sci-Tech Center, Northern New York’s hands-on science museum, seeks an Assistant Director to help maintain and improve the Watertown organization.
The new position is volunteer-based, the same as the Sci-Tech Executive Director post. Stephen A. Karon has been the Sci-Tech Executive Director since 2008.
See Sci-Tech at the Zoo
As work continues on repairs to our building, many Sci-Tech exhibits have been set up at Zoo New York in Thompson Park. Installed in the Zoo’s Conservation Center, the Sci-Tech displays are part of the zoo experience, open when the zoo is open, at no additional cost.
So, for regular zoo admission, one gets to visit both the zoo’s wonderful live animal displays, as well as a variety of hands-on Sci-Tech exhibits. And, Sci-Tech members even get a 50% discount on their zoo admission.
Continue readingSci-Tech Receives Donation From Stewart’s Shops
The Sci-Tech museum received a generous donation from Stewart’s Shops on Saturday, as part of their community giving program. We are incredibly grateful for community partners like Stewart’s, whose support helps the museum to continue its mission of STEM education.
Looking To Host An Event?
Check out our Traveling Science Program! Sci-Tech now has a Traveling Science Program available to visit your school, youth group, community center, or other venue!
Free Admissions Worldwide!
If you are a member of the Sci-Tech Center, you are eligible to enjoy free admission to more than 300 other museums in such places as Syracuse, Rochester, Ithaca, Chicago, Baltimore, Toronto, Boston, Ottawa, and many more. It is called the ASTC Passport Program.
Welcome!
The Sci-Tech Museum of Northern New York is a year-round, hands-on museum of science and technology.
With more than 40 interactive exhibits designed to spark the interest and imagination of visitors are offered in our 3,600 ft. facility, the museum operates as the only hands-on science museum in Northern New York.
The Sci-Tech Museum strives to accomplish the following goals:
- Develop participatory exhibits, demonstrations, and programs in the basic sciences and their technological applications.
- Enable the general public to gain a first-hand experience with natural phenomena and man-made devices.
- Serve as a resource for formal educational programs.
- Foster interest in scientific , engineering, and industrial careers.
- Communicate to the public a better understanding and appreciation of science and the derived technology.
With these goals in mind, The Sci-Tech Museum develops and maintains numerous programs and activities. The Museum serves as an educational and cultural resource for the community.