Plan to Attend Maker Faire
This page contains information that will help you plan your visit to Maker Faire New York 2011.
Location
New York Hall of Science
47-01 111th Street
Queens, NY 11368-2950
718-699-0005
Located in Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
Hours
Saturday, September 17th - 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, September 18th - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Links:
- ONLINE TICKETS
- RETAIL TICKET OUTLETS
- ON-SITE TICKETS
- GROUP DISCOUNTED TICKETS
- PARKING & DIRECTIONS
- PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
- HOTEL
- FAQ
- WEATHER POLICY
- VOLUNTEER
ONLINE TICKETS
Online Advance Purchase Regular Tickets
Purchase in advance, avoid the lines, and save up to $10 for a weekend adult pass and even more for groups of ten or more. Special discounted prices for online ticket sales are valid through September 8th, 2011. Tickets purchased online between September 9th and September 18th, 2011 will be at the full price. Buy Maker Faire tickets now.| Day Tickets | Advance Purchase Until Sept 8th |
Online After Sept 8th |
Savings |
| Adult (18 and over) | $20.00 | $25.00 | $ 5.00 |
| Student (with I.D.) | $10.00 | $15.00 | $ 5.00 |
| Youth (2 - 17) | $ 5.00 | $10.00 | $ 5.00 |
| Seniors (62+) | $15.00 | $20.00 | $ 5.00 |
| Kids (Under 2) | Free | Free | Free |
| Family Pass - All 5 must be present - Entrance only - Sunday 10am-1pm | $50.00 | ||
| Weekend Tickets | Advance Purchase Until Sept 8th |
Online After Sept 8th |
Savings |
| Adult (18 and over) | $40.00 | $50.00 | $10.00 |
| Student (with I.D.) | $20.00 | $30.00 | $10.00 |
| Youth (2 - 17) | $10.00 | $20.00 | $10.00 |
| Senior (62+) | $30.00 | $40.00 | $10.00 |
| Children (Under 2) | Free | Free | Free |
Retail Ticket Outlets
Discounted Maker Faire One Day Tickets will be available at various Radio Shack locations throughout the New York area. Save $5 per ticket, avoid lines onsite, and support your local community by visiting Radio Shack locations up through the event for your Maker Faire tickets!
View Radio Shack Maker Faire Ticket Locations in a full screen map.
ON-SITE TICKETS
Tickets can be purchased onsite.
| Regular Tickets | On-Site Day Tickets |
On-site Weekend Tickets |
|
| Adult (18 and over) | $28.00 | $50.00 | |
| Student (with I.D.) | $18.00 | $30.00 | |
| Youth (2 - 17) | $12.00 | $20.00 | |
| Seniors (62+) | $22.00 | $40.00 | |
| Kids (Under 2) | Free | Free | |
GROUP DISCOUNTED TICKETS
Education Discount
35% discount to teachers and their classes. Please contact tickets@makerfaire.com for discount code.
Group Discounts
Maker Faire offers groups of 10 or more a 25% discount off the onsite retail price of tickets. This discount cannot be combined with any other offer, and tickets must be purchased at the same time. Please contact tickets@makerfaire.com for discount availability for groups of 10 or larger.
Military Discount
Maker Faire offers military personnel and their families a 25% discount off the onsite retail price of tickets. Military ID required. Limit 4 per transaction. This discount cannot be combined with any other offer.Sunday Family Pass – Online Only
A Family Pass (for a family of 5) can be purchased for $50. Good for entrance on Sunday, September 18th between 10am – 1pm ONLY. All family members must be present at the time of entrance.
PARKING & DIRECTIONS
Parking at Citi Field
Parking at Citi Field will be $10 with shuttle service to NYSCI.
Driving Directions to Public Parking at Citi Field
From Queens
Take the Grand Central Parkway East to exit 9E- Northern Boulevard East/Citi Field exit, or take Grand Central Parkway West to exit 9E Citi Field exit.
From Manhattan
Take the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge to Grand Central Parkway to exit 9E- Northern Boulevard/Citi Field exit, or take Queens Midtown Tunnel to Long Island Expressway to exit 22A-E to either Van Wyck Expressway North or Grand Central Parkway West to exit 9E- Northern Boulevard/ Citi Field exit.
From Brooklyn
Take the B.Q.E. East to the Grand Central Parkway East to exit 9E- Northern Boulevard/Citi Field exit, or take the Eastbound Belt Parkway to the Northbound Van Wyck Expressway. Take the Northern Boulevard exit to Citi Field exit.
From the Bronx
Take the Cross Bronx Expressway to Whitestone Bridge to Whitestone Expressway to exit 13D- Northern Boulevard/Citi Field, or take the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge to the Grand Central Parkway exit 9E-Northern Blvd. /Citi Field exit.
From Staten Island
Take the Staten Island Expressway East to the Verrazano Narrows Bridge to the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway North/East to the Grand Central Parkway exit 9E- Northern Boulevard/Citi Field exit.
From Long Island
Take the Westbound Southern State Parkway to the Northbound Cross Island Parkway to Whitestone Expressway exit 13D to the Northern Boulevard / Citi Field exit, or take Westbound Northern State Parkway/Grand Central Parkway exit 9E- Citi Field/ Northern Boulevard East exit.
From New Jersey
From Northern New Jersey
Take the George Washington Bridge to the Major Deegan Expressway (I-87) South to the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge to the Grand Central Parkway to exit 9E- Northern Boulevard/Citi Field exit.
From Southern New Jersey
Take the Goethals Bridge to the Staten Island Expressway East to the Verrazano Narrows Bridge to the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway North/East to the Grand Central Parkway to exit 9E- Northern Blvd./Citi Field exit, or take the Bayonne Bridge to 440 South to the Staten Island Exp. East, then follow directions above or take the Outerbridge Crossing to 440 North to the Staten Island Exp. East, then follow directions above.
From Connecticut
Take I95 to Whitestone Bridge to Whitestone Expressway to exit 13D- Northern Boulevard/Citi Field.
From Westchester
Take the Hutchinson River Parkway South to the Whitestone Bridge to Whitestone Expressway to exit 13D- Northern Boulevard/Citi Field.
From Rockland
Take I-87 South (becomes the Major Deegan Expressway in New York City) to the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge to the Grand Central Parkway to exit 9E- Northern Boulevard/Citi Field exit.
Public Transportation
Bus
Q23 or Q58 to Corona Avenue and 108 Street.
Q48 to 111 Street and Roosevelt Avenue.
Subway
Take 7 train to 111th Street Station. Walk three blocks south.
Train
7 EXPRESS to Mets-Willets Point. Walk down the boardwalk and follow the signs to the New York Hall of Science.
Bike
Unmanned Bicycle Parking is available at both Science Ave and main NYSCI gates. Look for signage and barricades in grassy areas to the left of both entrances.
Check the Queens Bike Map for preferred routes and bike paths.
Please Note: For the most up-to-date subway service advisories, please visit www.mta.info.Walking Directions from 111th Street Station to NYSCI.
View directions video on mobile device.HOTEL
*** SOLD OUT ***
Sheraton LaGuardia East135-20 39th Avenue
Flushing, NY 11354
Ph: 718-460-6666
Fax: 718-445-2655
Sheraton LaGuardia East is the official Maker Faire hotel and is conveniently located 2 miles from the New York Hall of Science.
*** LIMITED ROOMS FOR SATURDAY NIGHT ONLY - PLEASE CALL HOTEL DIRECTLY TO CONFIRM AS AVAILABILITY CHANGES ON A DAILY BASIS ***
Holiday Inn – LaGuardia Airport37-10 114th Street
Corona, New York 11368
Reservations: 718-651-2100
Holiday Inn - LaGuardia Airport is one of the official Maker Faire hotels and conveniently located across the street from the New York Hall of Science.
The group rates for Maker Faire are $169 / night. The room block rate is for Thursday, September 15th through Monday, September 19th.
Early booking is strongly recommended, as availability is limited.
The hotel offers wireless high speed internet access in all guest rooms (Complimentary) with free airport transportation from LaGuardia Airport and shuttle service to the New York Hall of Science.
For reservations, go to the link at Holiday Inn Reservations and use the Group Code - MAK. Please mention "Maker Faire" for the group rate if you call directly.
Weather Policy
Maker Faire New York is a rain or shine event.
Volunteer
Please find details about Volunteering at Maker Faire Volunteer Opportunities.
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