UA provides support for the teaching and learning of science in participating schools. This helps science teachers stay current with the best research-supported approaches to teaching science, ensuring that students in those classrooms are supported, engaged, and are actively contributing their ideas and perspectives.

As a result of a school's participation, families gain special access to our institutions: American Museum of Natural History, Bronx Zoo, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, New York Aquarium, New York Botanical Garden, New York Hall of Science, Queens Botanical Garden, Staten Island Zoo. UA does this to support the budding scientists of NYC, hoping that families will visit often, explore with curiosity, and feel at home in these NYC science-rich cultural institutions.

Participating science teachers provide the vouchers for admission and the instructions for reserving are below. If your school doesn't participate, free access hours are listed for each of our institutions as well.