About Us

Mission:

We instill a sense of wonder and discovery in young minds, inspiring a lifelong exploration of science and technology.

Museum Hours:

Wednesday
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
for Toddler Explorer and More Time

Thursday - Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Open seven days a week for CMOST members and groups by appointment.

Admission Price:

CMOST Members: Free
General Public: $5.00 per person for ages two and up
Planetarium Shows: $1.00 per person for each show. Free for CMOST Family Explorer members

Payment Methods Accepted:
Cash
Check
American Express
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

The Eatery at CMOST

Open from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM with coffee and vending.

Directions:

From Interstate-90:
Take I-90 to Exit 8 (DeFreestville). At the second signal light turn left onto Route 4. Travel on Route 4 approximately 1½ miles to the Rensselaer Technology Park entrance. Turn left into the Rensselaer Technology Park onto Jordan Road. Follow Jordan Road to the third driveway on the left (Museum sign at entrance). Turn left and drive towards the rear of the building and park closest to the third set of doors (green & blue railings).

From Saratoga and Points North:
Take Interstate 87 (Northway) south to Exit 1E (I-90 East). Take I-90 East to Exit 8 (DeFreestville). Follow the directions from Interstate-90 direction above.

From Boston and Points East:
Take Mass Turnpike West (Interstate 90) to Exit B-1 (Albany continuation of I-90) to Exit 8 (DeFreestville) on I-90. Follow the directions from Interstate-90 direction above.

From Buffalo and Points West:
Traveling Interstate 90 East to Exit 24 (Albany). After toll booth proceed East on Interstate 90 approximately 8 miles to Exit 8 (DeFreestville) on I-90. Follow the directions from Interstate-90 direction above.

From NYC and Points South:
Take Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) to Exit 23 (Albany).After toll booth, 787 north to I-90 east (Boston). Take Exit 8 (DeFreestville).