My first visit to Liberty Science Center was a few weeks ago on Memorial Day. It was what I…read moreexpected - fun to explore, learned about current and new exhibits, and I felt like a kid again. We came here to see " Sue" the Tyrannosaurus Rex. The last day she was going to be in the exhibit was on Memorial Day. It was sweet to see families and all different kids go through this exhibit with awe and amazement. Our lil guy is in his dinosaur phase and was in love all around. Liberty Science Center was a good space to explore. We didn't have enough time to spend here, however we will return. The space was clean, employees were respectful and kind, and there are plenty of opportunities for anyone to check out different floors of interests. The only con is paying some parts to check out rather than an overall included ticket. Plenty of space to park; Will return soon!

It was our first time visiting the Liberty Science Center. We didn't really know what to expect but…read morecame for the Dino exhibit that ended up being a bit lackluster. We came at 3:30 (5pm close) on a Saturday and expected it to be less busy. It was PACKED. A sea of strollers and kids and parents. Going up and down in the elevators was a nightmare. Besides the number of people, the exhibits themselves were pretty cool. Mostly for kids aged 4+ but they did have a toddler area named the Wobbly Room which was pretty fun. $64 for two adults, kids under 2 free. A season pass for 2 adults and up to 4 kids was $250 and seems worthwhile if you come at least a few times a year. We definitely need to come back (not on a Saturday?) and do more exploring. We totally missed the planetarium!

I prefer the Coldplayum of Pizza. But that doesn't exist, so…read more It's not really a great museum and more like a life-sized model of what it would be like to walk around on a pizza slice or something. I mean they made a good effort and it's quite an original idea but at the same time I can see why people want their money back, rate it badly and such, and it's not exactly cheap. 3 stars only for originality but they should do a lot more - like having pizza samples!

Ehh... Initially me…read moreand some friends were super excited to come because we love pizza. We happened to walk past on our way to dinner at Westlight. First of all $35 bucks is way too much to spend for this place. Even $30 is too much. We happened to snag a $5 off our ticket . You could also get a group on for $31 bucks. I think $20 would have been a better price. This museum of pizza is located at the bottom of the William Vale Hotel - at the corner. It is open until November 18th 2018 only So this is not a big " museum" . You can be there 30-60 mins tops. There are like 8 ish rooms.... most of them are ehhhh... there is " art" as in paintings , sculptures etc - some of it boring and uneventful... especially for the price Some of it is cool... loved looking at all the different pizza boxes from different pizzerias... loved the pizza guitar and the painting of the nude girl eating pizza on the bed. Loved the glow in the dark room... good photo op. We also loved the photo booth in the back of the DiGiorno room. I liked the last supper and Adam and Eve banners also You can get some popcorn to watch 3 short films And you get a slice of pizza at the end . It was hot and good to me . Water was offered . Surprisingly no bathrooms inside- you would have to go to the William Vale lobby to use the bathroom It would have been way more disappointing if this was the only thing we did ... thank god we made a day of it and also went to Brooklyn Bowl.

super cute lil outing! walked through a bunch of bubble-themed rooms -- underwater LED room, a…read morewhole ocean of balloons, and a bubble bath pit that had me feeling like a kid again lol. the selfie room is NOT playing around, easily the most instagrammable spot i've been to in a while, got so much content there. VR part was a fun surprise too. only docking a star bc it's kinda pricey for like an hour, and no food/drinks allowed inside till the very end which is annoying if you're hangry lol. also bring socks, mandatory for the bubble bath room still a solid time tho, great for a bday or just a fun weekend thing with friends. def post-worthy

The exhibits begin with a totally immersive room filled with bright colors. Then a room full of…read moregreen balloons that you must push away to get to the exit. Then a room where giant speakers blast foghorn sounds while creating giant bubbles. So on through 90 minutes while they find new and creative ways to blow out your senses. If this doesn't bring out your inner child then you are on life support. Joyous.

On April 11, 2026 I attended the last Tavern Concert for the 2026 season with a musical performance…read moreby Bob Conroy & The Pedersens, an authentic and talented ensemble. Listening to a concert in a candle lit 1800's Tavern is an unique and intimate experience. Bob Conroy & The Pedersens are outstanding. I highly recommend the Tavern concerts.

Lovely authentic place all the buildings really show the history of times past with thorough…read morepresentation articles artifacts even the staff do a wondrously good job dressing up in the attire of times past There's so many ecstatic events held throughout the year whether it's a flea market special events holiday fairs and of course the county fair in September that attracts thousands Special consideration to Jessica the facility manager who goes above and beyond making this borough institution running smoothly and efficiently

This is my second visit to this museum. The first one was over a decade ago and i enjoyed both…read morevisits. The museum is small but the artworks are fascinating. The museum is on top of a hill overlooking some greenery. With chimes & some colorful Tibetan flags waving in the air, it is easy to feel like i was transported to an exotic faraway land instead of Staten Island, NYC. Entrance is 5bucks, or free with Culture pass. We didn't have a hard time finding parking on a Saturday afternoon. They got clean bathroom & a few souvenirs for sale. It is not for everyone though, whereas i find the place peaceful, rustic & beautiful perfect for an hour of contemplation, my husband find the place dull & the whole experience boring! I'f you're interested in Tibetan Art & Buddhisms, i recommend a visit to this place if you happen to be in Staten Island !

This place is full of valuable antique pieces and incredible history. It's simply spectacular with…read moreequally spectacular views. It look like nothing from the outside but inside is surprisingly beautiful. They have classes for yoga and special events. I recommend going in the summer to really appreciate it

Absolutely LOVEEEE this place. The arcade games are all so creative and so fun to get lost in…read more Especially the fact that they're FREE!!!! So it really pulls you into this sort of portal where you're fully locked in on games and then you look up and its been 3 hours, love it. Drinks are fine but they are a great price. Got the Waaaluigi which was really tasty and pretty unique! The wonder punch was a classic tropical rum drink and good but was a little watery. Absolutely LOVE the music here, both live and regular music through the speakers once the live shows are done. They also have a backyard outdoor courtyard that is perfect for a quick break to touch grass before going back in and screentimemaxxing again

Game night!!!! If you're looking a place to hang out with retro/indie games and have drink with the…read moregang, this is the place for you. This place is pretty sweet as you enter and feel the inner child/nerd come out. It's great place to bring the boys out to hang out, a place decent date night with your partner and for anybody in general. The employees were nice to introduce me to their specialty drinks and other items. I ended up getting the Appletini which had a somewhat sweet yet sour taste. Pretty good 7/10. I do recommend playing the weather simulator game since it has a bunch of options to play solo and coop. Then there's the box bird game that pins two players to collect as much points as you can. Pretty simple. I did enjoy this fighting game that doesn't require much knowledge. It has your simple lows and heavys and an auto combo. Pork was a great character to play with. Definitely recommend coming here

I didn't know what to expect on an afternoon driving tour but we were pleasantly surprised! What…read morewas awesome!? * The random stops along the way to take incredible photos of the Verrazano Bridge and Manhattan skyline were amazing! Everyone should do this if you can! We were the only ones! * The greenery around the borough was beautiful. It's not all developed! * The businesses were almost all local, unique, friendly and welcoming even though I clearly don't have a Staten Island/Italian/New York accent! Life is good when you discover local unique places not on the traditional tourist itinerary!

3/5 -- it's a great getaway or day trip from the city. but not too much to do besides shop and eat…read more smol town

What a gem. $5 admission to a place that is relaxing and beautiful with the bamboo, ponds, rivers,…read moretemple, and more. It's nice to just take it all in. It could use a little freshening up, but highly recommended!l for peacefulness.

The Chinese Scholar's Garden is as picturesque as it is serene. The architectural forms and beauty…read moreof the garden are a work of art. Definitely worth taking a trip to Staten Island! I particularly like how the wandering paths lead me back to the towering bamboo which is the entry point to the garden. The natural elements and the architecture built in the garden is a peaceful place fit for the scholar's meditation and study. There is a circular portal that leads to a courtyard with rocks that form a geometric pattern on the ground, guiding the eye to the organic shapes of the plants and trees. One element guides the eye to another element through contrast and even through repetition of shapes as can be seen in how there is a scallop edged wall behind this courtyard with the circular doorway. The circle motif is echoed in the design of the scallop edged wall beyond which flows another pond and yet more plants of different sizes. The landscape design also includes the waterfalls, pavilions and a rock-carved walkway with steps on it as well as a walkway that is zig-zagged! A great backdrop for picture taking with interesting rock formations along the pond in the courtyards. Also, when you pass by the koi fish pond, you could hear the splashing sounds they make as they swim around in the water. It brings an inner calm, tranquility and peacefulness to the viewers when they see the koi fish swim in the still water. I highly recommend a visit to the Chinese Scholar's Garden!

Small museum with larger than life personal tour guide to walk you through the interesting life of…read moreThomas Edison. Known for 1 of the 1st inventors of the light bulb and phonographs Edison had over 400 patents. A few of his original inventions are located in this museum and the grounds are lit up at night. Worth the $ 7 entry and discounts are available for active military.

This place was tiny, but powerful! Filled with a lot of history. So close to home and never knew it…read morewas there. It took a half hour with the guided tour and she was very knowledgeable about the things of Thomas Edison. The museum is a little small but holds lots of facts About who he was. I recommend it to anyone that wants to learn more history about people that were part of New Jersey.

What a trek to Staten Island! On a day off, my friend and I decided to check out this botanical…read moregarden. Would I say it's comparable to the other botanical gardens in BK or BX? No but it is a free entrance. I came here on a Monday and it was pretty quiet with little crowds. They had a children's museum and several veterans buildings. Most of them were closed due to their hours being only on weekends. Our main goal was to visit the Chinese temple. There aren't visible signs so we got lost for almost 20 minutes, hiking through unnecessary dirt. Once found, it was unfortunately closed! It was such a bummer. There is one food place in the entire garden but I felt it was pricey and opted to eat in the city. Would I return? Probably not but i can see if someone wants to relax at a park to read a book and free of the NYC noise then this is your park! Best to wear sneakers here, you will WALK! They did have beautiful flowers that I spotted throughout.

Unfortunately, our visit to Snug Harbor was a bit disappointing. We arrived via the Staten Ferry…read morefrom Manhatten and walked the long haul to the Harbor. The park was very quiet- not a whole lot of activity. It seemed at one point, it was a place bustling with energy. The Contemporary museum was closed and appeared empty inside. The Secret garden was non existent- the entrance was boarded up and the building stored chairs etc. When I think of a healing garden- what comes to mind are water features and rock gardens. This healing garden consisted of trails through large open green spaces. No water features. Throughout the park, most , not all, green areas were maintained. Things could be cleaned up among some of the gardens and weeded. Kinda sad.. The info booth and restaurant was open. Don't think we'll return...