National Museum of Mathematics in Elmhurst

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So much fun! Had to wear masks the whole time, but there were so many fun activities! Highly recommend the puzzles in the lower level.

This is definitely a great place to introduce your child to math and have them engage and learn certain things about math. Overall a fun place for your child to develop skills that will be useful in their life.

Great idea, poorly executed. The museum is well thought through and has a lot of interesting and interactive exhibits on display. This could be a wonderful place for teaching and inspiration.Unfortunately, about half of the exhibits were closed off and/or not working anymore. For $26 per ticket, you would expect better maintenance of the interactive exhibits.Also, none of the staff on the floor — and there is plenty of staff — cared to tell us that 2 hours after the start of our visit the museum would close one of its floors for a special event during normal opening hours. If we had known, we would have started there. Instead, we got kicked out of the basement after 10 minutes, even though we would have liked to stay for another hour.

2 floors of interactive stations. We went on a Tuesday afternoon and it was not at all busy and there were no lines for any of the stations. A few of the stations were not working.Most exhibits are for kids around 5 to 12, Id say, but everyone can appreciate the math.

Its a small museum but its active. I was worried due to weather we have two museum days back to back. But math museum really saved the day. Its called a museum but its all about doing, not watching. Kids really enjoyed it.

Really small for a place with "national" in the name. Quite a few exhibits were not working.Might be good to go with a kid, but it is not a long experience.

This was a great spot 10 years ago, but each time I visit, more and more exhibits are out of order.

A Great way to pass a few hours with the kids, playing and learning at the same time. My 10 y/o kept jumping between games, with the super friendly staff offering really good explanation for the scientific phenomenon we are seeing. Definitely a recommended attraction!

Great museum and exhibits, for math freaks, and people that are a bit less math-minded too! Dont be shy, go there!...

As a mathematician I had a lot of fun seeing the things I study on paper happening in real life. The staff is super helpful and definitely could explore the concepts to my wife better than I did. Its a shame many of the displays are starting to show their age or are failing.

Wish I had taken my kids here when they were younger. They are both teenagers but still had a lot of fun. My son likes that it’s not just about teaching. It has so much hands on fun activities that you learn without knowing. The staff are so nice, always ready to help and very patient. Great experience.

Great place to take your kids and for the kids in all of adults that love math like myself. I absolutely loved the museum, all of the students that you see are math major that completed their bachelors degree and some are taking a year off to work at the museum before starting their graduate program. Make sure to stop by the gift shop because it has wonderful books and toys to stimulate ones creativity and passion for math and science.

This was hands down one of the best museums we have ever visited. As a family we like learning science, maths and logic. So it was the perfect place for us. It was small, just two floors, but there were a range of interactive exhibits and math based puzzles.We loved the dynamic wall in the entrance way, designed by a high school student during a hackathon that was hosted by the museum; it was a giant wave of vertical silver bars that moved according to a programmed sequence making wave like-patterns.Bicycles with square wheels to ride around a giant sunflower shaped track designed using the Fibbonaci sequence, upside down catenary curve and the golden ratio; a coaster roller which glided over unusual shapes but still had a smooth ride; painting patterns on a digital canvas; a hyper hyperboloid; tracks of Galileo; and a set of shape puzzles kept us entertained all morning.All of the staff were really knowledgable and explained everything patiently. They asked us insightful and challenging questions and encouraged the kids to work out the problems and solutions themselves. They helped make maths learning fun.We couldn’t understand some of the negative reviews we read online. We found the museum to be fun, hands-on and interesting. The shop was great too, with lots of quality puzzles and toys rather than the usual souvenir stationary and cuddly toys found in most museum shops. Masks and proof of covid-19 vaccinations are required for everyone over 5 years old to enter.

There is literally nothing for parents, still they made us pay 52$….few attractions were closed, I don’t get it. Also, after more than 2 years through the pandemic they still want to check vaccination docs and IDs!In my opinion this museum is expensive and not worth it.

Museum is quite nice, but quite many things are out of order ☹️

Place is great. The employees are very polite and friendly and show you how everything works. Most of the things to do are hands on so it will keep you busy. It made math fun and interactive. I Highly recommend for children. Make sure you have a mask and proof of vaccination.

I like the premise of a math museum, but the execution here seemed lacking. Lots of flashy gimmicks but not much signage or displays to actually learn from. Definitely more of a family attraction than an adult museum. The staff were great though, and genuinely seemed interested in the subject matter.

Make it make sense.I spent 40$+ at the gift store, then really, really needed to use the washroom. I showed them my vaccination, and they know I just spent money in the gift shop. But they wouldnt let me use the washroom. I mean, seriously? I just spent money here.. Im vaccinated, the washroom is beside the front door, you can see that I wont just run inside without a ticket. But I was denied, and told to buy a ticket to use the washroom.Policies are one thing, but basic human decency is another.I LOVE math, and this experience hurt that love a little.

As if July 28, 2022, this anti-science and anti-children place continues to force masks on toddlers. They in fact even gloat about it, that substantial amount of their costs goes towards hiring staff for mask enforcement, and how they kick toddlers out for mask slipping below the nose. If you like your children - dont take them here. But if you enjoy faceless dehumanized society, then this is the place for you!

Fun place! You will see a lot of children there, but there are activities for all ages. The staff is friendly and accommodating and the price ($26is reasonable compared to other museums in New York.The bottom floor is the better part of the museum, with puzzles and fun activities to complete.

Such a great place!! Not just for little kids but big ones too! I was so surprised! An excellent day out having fun, learning and getting frustrated with the lock gadgets! 😂

Below expectations. It has potential but unfortunately it was an average experience. A lot of the activities are out of service. Too expensive for what you get.

Small but packed with brain gymnastics for young and adults. $25/pp and $20/child. No parking and best to walk there. Highly recommend this museum! Plus your patronage goes straight into non-for -profit contribution. Learning + educational + tax deductible. Win-win✨👌🏽

A bunch of exhibits were broken, it certainly wasnt worth the ticket price. It was very small, extremely child oriented, and theyre still doing covid security theater. We expected some interesting exhibits about historical mathematical discoveries or something but we ended up leaving within 20 minutes.

A lot of experimental equipments are broken here! If you have kids under school age, I won’t recommend this place. This place is not toddler friendly anymore.

Kids had a blast. We were there from open to close. Staff are super friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful explaining the exhibits and the mathematics behind them.

Ask questions! The museum is great, lots of things to do for both kids and adults. If you’re into the deeper meanings behind the exhibits, talk to the staff! Every person I talked to was incredibly friendly, and explained the math behind each exhibit really well. Special thanks to David, who was especially friendly, and super enthusiastic about explaining the proof behind the “Sixth Sense” game. If you’re planning on visiting, be sure to buy tickets beforehand (it’s a lot easier than the machinesand bring your COVID-19 vaccination card, or they’ll make you download an app and add a photo, which is tedious.

What a fun place. Granddaughter described it as more STEM than math. I’m not sure she realized that math unlikes STEM. The staff was very helpful and explained the math behind the activities. It was very hands on with lots to do. Wehadfun and wanted to stay longer but we had a train to catch.

I think the best thing I can say is that the museum was mildly interesting.Beyond that? It was a huge disappointment.The exhibits that worked seemed incomplete, and a good 30% were closed. There were weird incongruities, ex instructions referring to different color objects than existed, and nonfunctional buttons abounded. There wasnt even a consistent target demographic. Exhibits that were approachable to children had no added value for adults, and those that were more advanced didnt have much that would engage a younger audience.This is a first, and I dont say it lightly, but if they offered refunds I would have taken them up on it. I left this museum thinking, sure, but entirely of the missed opportunity.---As an aside for those that so choose to go, the museum is tiny. I believe I saw it indicates as an hour to two to visit. Thats only plausible if one is explaining every exhibit to a toddler of prodigal patience. Id expect nearly all visits to be under an hour.

Great place for children. Its a interactive math museum. Its good, but could be better.

This was a neat museum, but also a bit smaller than I expected. My son is in third grade and about half of exhibits were just above his age, so definitely geared more for upper elementary to middle school. Still enjoyed though.

My wife and I absolutely loved this museum! It is our favourite in New York. I must add that she is a maths lecturer and I am an engineer. The museum is packed with interactive displays and educational areas. A must for kids and basically anyone with an enquisitive mind.

Super fun place for both kids and adults. There are lots of interactive things to do and always nice to combine theory with practice. If you are someone into maths and want to learn something interesting about maths this is the place!

Fun place for kids to make math a bit more tangible and enjoyable. Also great for adults who want to play a bit and admire the engineering of the exhibits. Alas, the one I had really hoped was working was not. Attached photo of an M-209 Hagelin machine -- the Allied rough equivalent of the German Enigma. Museum done well with friendly docents who are mostly recent graduates.

One of the most interesting places in NY. It is not only for mathematicians. Adults and children can find a lot of amazing exhibits. Helpful crew. The gift shop with rare products.

This museum has a series of unique exhibits that deal with basic and not so basic concepts of math and physics.The museum is for older children but my five year old grandson has been a regular attendee at the museum for several years now. My two year was there the last time I was there and enjoyed it more than I thought she would.I recommend people of all ages, with kids of all ages go to the museum. Weather or not you think your a math person, you will enjoy it.

What to find how to ride a bike with square wheels? Then come to museumOf mathematics to find out how. This place has a lot of stuff to engage and interact with. This place is not that big so it can get really busy and crowded. I do find it more crowded in the morning versus after lunch. So I would suggest having an early lunch and come here after noon so it’s not that crowded. Highly recommend this place!

What a fun way to learn about Mathematics !I think there’s everything for everyone in this museum, for the kids of all ages: many activities and different areas like this painting wall (see photo belowor the bicycles with square shaped wheels ...My 3,5 years old had a lot of fun, we spent 3 hours there. Don’t forget to check out the underground floor !Ps: Oh, should I say, the location is so perfect ! Right in front of the Madison Square park /in the Flatiron Area.

Loved the Math Museum!This museum would be the most suitable for children and students.I have noticed its heavy focus on geometry and physics.Easy to spend 3-4 hours if participating in each activity.Highly recommend to families with children!

Cant find a more fun and educational place to be than this museum. Bring your kids(over 6), otherwise they might have trouble understand the contents in most of the play stations. The origami section is amazing. Your kids will enjoy painting and designing their own patterns on clothes. And everyone will get a kick out of the tricycles with square wheels.

This is an amazing museum to visit for kids and adults alike. The exhibits are hands on ways to experience mathematical concepts. There are puzzles, tricycles, Music machines, magnets and origami. If you have a membership at a science museum with a reciprocal agreement, admission is free!It was educational, fun and there was beautiful origami art too (special exhibit).

Yes, this place IS for kids. But seriously, you’re bigger then them. You can easily push them away. You’re an adult after all. It’s an amazing place of wonder and exploring no matter how old you are. I highly suggest going anyways. It can be busy and call ahead if time too make sure theee is no school’s there. Unfortunately the same day I went there was like 4 school districts but still super fun! I even solved a puzzle LOL

Very funny and interesting. However, you should go with kids, even tho I enjoyed my experience a lot, it’s clear this place was completely meant to be for kids. I do not regret it, but I highly advise to don’t forget your kids, I felt like fish out of the water.

Interactive education at its finest! Loads of didactic games and exhibitions which engage visitors, especially children. Spanning a wide range of science and mathematics, from optics to engineering, to chemistry to cryptography. Two floors of exhibitions, and a set-off room for the construction of models. Free coat check, and gift shop featuring lovely educational items like wooden Rubix Cube-like toys and Element maps. Tickets can and should be pre-ordered on the Museum’s website, which visitors can redeem at automated terminals in the Museum’s lobby.

Great experience with my friends, we went there as a school trip and this has been a wonderful experience to students and teachers all ages. Math is a subject that everyone needs to know and will need to know in the future when they grow up. They need to experience the world of math. This place is filled with math activities ranging from rocket basketball shooting to geometric shapes that you can put together to make something unique. The staff are extremely nice and offered to take tours around the whole place.Overall this place for me is a 10/10

More a limited set of interactive exhibits with a tangential relationship to mathematics in a surprisingly small space than a museum in the traditional sense of a compendium of concepts and historical facts organized logically. For children it is enjoyable though I’m not sure the connection to math is entirely evident. To me this is a cliche attempt at trying to make math “fun” by obscuring it. The Hall of Science is far better at providing a plethora of hands on exhibits and is a much better deal. I’m not saying this math museum isn’t worth a trip but holding out for the free entry days probably makes a lot of sense.

This place was awesome! My husband and I loved it and had a lot of fun there last week. Its a great place to take kids but adults can have fun there as well. It could easily be missed if you werent looking for it. But I recommend giving it a try.

My kids enjoyed the museum... After the school crowds were gone. I would highly suggest going after lunch. The day we went it was completely overrun by school groups. There were way too many kids and we could not enjoy any of the exhibits while they were there. However once they left we were able to interact with the exhibits and really get a lot out of them. When I spoke to the staff they said they hadnt anticipated that many school groups coming in at the same time. For the size of the museum, which is not that big they really shouldnt allow more than one school group at any given time, its unfair to the regular admission patrons and doesnt allow for interaction with the different exhibits.

Every concept is fun and educational but the emphasis got lost on fun. The literature was very discreet and hard to get to especially for kids.Also several activities were not working which made a small place feel even smaller. We were done on 2 hrs which did not justify the cost for every fee.Other than that its the best museum with several engaging educational activities. I guess if a kid really wants to learn, hell have a blast. But its too congested and chaotic to truly enjoy the place.Other than a very welcoming person at the entry, no one was really able to handle help the kids much.Overall, I wouldnt plan the day around this museum. It should be just something you visit if youre in the neighborhood with an extra 2 hrs to kill.