Wednesday
Toddler Explore and More Time
1:00 - 5:00 PM
Thursday - Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday Mornings
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Members Only Early Opening
Open seven days a week by appointment for members and groups
Address:
250 Jordan Road
(in Rensselaer Technology Park)
Troy, New York 12180
Phone:
518-235-2120
Fax
518-235-6836
Email:
info@cmost.org
Map:
Click Here for Map
Visiting CNSE CMOST
General Admission Price:
$5.00 per person ages 2 and up
Dome Shows:
$1.00 per person for each show. Free for Family Explorer members and above.
All children must be accompanied by a supervising adult while visiting CNSE CMOST, and all adults must be accompanied by a child.
Membership:
Click Here for CNSE CMOST membership information
Donate to CNSE CMOST
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Welcome
The CNSE Children's Museum of Science and Technology (CNSE CMOST), part of the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE), is the only science center in Tech Valley designed specifically for kids and parents to Explore, Discover, and Imagine the world of science together!
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CNSE CMOST's Daily Event Schedules
can now be found on CNSE CMOST's Facebook page!
What's Happening at CNSE CMOST!
Wednesday, May 15
9:30 – 10:30 AM
My Parent & Me
A five-week session for preschoolers that provides parents and children, ages 2 to 4, the opportunity to discover the wonders of science in an exciting and stimulating environment. Pre-registration is required.
Click here for more information.
Saturday, May 18
9:30 – 10:30 AM
My Parent & Me
A five-week session for preschoolers that provides parents and children, ages 2 to 4, the opportunity to discover the wonders of science in an exciting and stimulating environment. Pre-registration is required.
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Saturday, May 18
7:00 PM – 9:00 AM
Water Wonders Camp In
Imagine living in a world of water, meet CNSE CMOST’s animals and explore how our behaviors on land affect the water world. We will investigate the water cycle, watersheds and more! This camp-in satisfies some requirements for the following badges: Girl Scouts - Wonders of Water, Cub Scouts – Science Belt Loop.
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Sunday, May 19
1:00 – 2:00 PM
For the Birds
Join us as we search for our local bird population now that they’ve all returned from their winter migration. Answer questions such as why did they leave, where did they go and “hey, what’s that one?” Children will try their hand at making a feeder to take home. Ages 5+, pre-registration is required, free for CNSE CMOST members, $2.00 for non-members plus admission to the museum.
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Summer Science Camps
Weekly Science Camps
June 24 through August 30
For kids ages 5 - 14
Camp Registration is Open
While it might be cold and snowy outside here at CNSE CMOST we are gearing up for a summer of fun!
Click here for a complete listing of our Summer Camps!
"My Parent & Me" Preschool
Science Classes
Classes start this week!
5 Week session
Wednesday or Saturday
9:30 to 10:30 AM
The “My Parent & Me” Science Class is a chance for kids ages 2 - 4 and parents to interact, explore, imagine and discover the world of science. All programs include arts and crafts, and a preschool educational program as well as take-home activities and a reading list to continue the learning experience outside of the museum.
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