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Discovery Tank

Explore local wildlife and waterways at the Pier 57 Discovery Tank!

The Park’s Discovery Tank is an interactive technology-powered gallery and classroom at Pier 57 that is free for the public to enjoy, with weekly Guided Gallery hours led by our River Project team.

Join us in the Discovery Tank to explore beneath the surface of the Hudson River through immersive games and meet the fascinating critters who call our local waterways home.

This Month’s Theme: Oysters

Budding scientists of all ages can dive into hands-on STEM activities focused on monthly themes to learn about the environment from our knowledgeable River Project team.

Get excited for a new theme each month—our full schedule for 2024 is listed below:

  • March: Oysters
  • April: Migration
  • May: Birds
  • June: Fish
  • July: Crabs
  • August: Pollinators
  • September: Climate Change
  • October: Trees and Foliage
  • November: Compost
  • December: Park History
A child and their parent look through microscopes while an HRPK River Project staffer explains to them what they're seeing

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Wednesday, Mar 27
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Pier 57  ·  Other Events at This Location
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Discovery Tank

Hudson River Park’s Discovery Tank is an interactive technology-powered gallery and classroom that invites visitors of all ages to explore the local Hudson River environment.

Pier 57

Historic Pier 57 has been newly restored, providing ample indoor and outdoor public open space, including a rooftop Park, a waterfront food market, City Winery, community spaces and an interactive gallery and classroom focused on local wildlife and waterways.