New York Energy Zone

New York Energy Zone The NY Energy Zone is an interactive experience where visitors explore the past, present, & future of electricity—featuring a 3D movie and hands-on exhibits.

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08/08/2026



The is New York State's first and only interactive learning center dedicated entirely to electricity!

From learning how electricity is generated to exploring the future of clean energy, every visit offers hands-on experiences designed to spark curiosity in visitors of all ages.

Whether you're visiting with family, friends, or a school group, there's always something new to discover.

📍35 Utica Zoo Way, Utica NY 13501
🕙 Open daily from 10 AM–5 PM
🎟️ FREE Admission

Get Ready for a SUPER Powered Saturday!Calling all superheroes, explorers, and future innovators! Join us as we celebrat...
08/07/2026

Get Ready for a SUPER Powered Saturday!

Calling all superheroes, explorers, and future innovators!

Join us as we celebrate five years of inspiring curiosity, hands-on learning, and discovery at the New York Energy Zone!

Here's what you can look forward to:
🦸 Superhero-themed fun
🚒 Touch-A-Truck featuring a fire truck, ambulance, electric crane, and K-9 unit
🎨 Arts & crafts
Explore our immersive science museum with 40+ interactive exhibits

Whether you're visiting for the first time or returning for another adventure, it's the perfect day to experience everything the New York Energy Zone has to offer.

When: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Time: 10 AM–4 PM
Where: NY Energy Zone: 35 Utica Zoo Way, Utica NY 13501
🎟️ FREE Admission

Bring the whole family—we can't wait to see you!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for Create & Cultivate and helped make the official grand opening of our...
08/04/2026

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for Create & Cultivate and helped make the official grand opening of our new pollinator garden such a special celebration!

It was wonderful to see so many families exploring the garden, creating crafts, completing the scavenger hunt, and learning about the important role pollinators play in sustaining healthy ecosystems.

📸 Take a look at some of our favorite moments from the event!

If you couldn't join us, be sure to stop by the to explore our new pollinator garden, experience our interactive exhibits, and discover everything the Energy Zone has to offer.

📍 35 Utica Zoo Way, Utica NY 13501

We look forward to seeing you again soon!

07/30/2026

Come see what’s so buzz-worthy about today! 🌼🐝

Join us this afternoon for Create & Cultivate at the as we celebrate the official grand opening of our new pollinator garden!

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of FREE fun featuring:
- Guided garden tours
- Flowerpot painting
- Plant potting
- A community engagement mural
- A scavenger hunt
- Crafts with Utica Creative Reuse

Don't forget, the first 50 visitors to complete the scavenger hunt will receive two FREE tickets to the Utica Zoo!

📅 Today
⏰ 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 35 Utica Zoo Way, Utica NY 13501

Come celebrate where flowers and community bloom together!

⏰ Reminder! We're Open Until 8:00 PM Tomorrow!Looking for something fun to do on Thursday evening?The will be open wit...
07/29/2026

⏰ Reminder! We're Open Until 8:00 PM Tomorrow!

Looking for something fun to do on Thursday evening?

The will be open with extended hours until 8:00 PM, giving you even more time to explore our interactive exhibits and our beautiful new pollinator garden.

Don't forget—our Create & Cultivate celebration takes place from 3:00–5:30 PM, but the museum will remain open until 8:00 PM, so you can visit whenever it works best for you!

📍 New York Energy Zone: 35 Utica Zoo Way, Utica NY 13501

We look forward to welcoming you!

We're Staying Open Late!Make plans to visit the on Thursday, July 30! In addition to our Create & Cultivate celebratio...
07/28/2026

We're Staying Open Late!

Make plans to visit the on Thursday, July 30! In addition to our Create & Cultivate celebration from 3:00–5:30 PM, we'll be keeping our doors open with extended hours until 8:00 PM.

Whether you're joining us for the event or stopping by later in the evening, it's the perfect opportunity to:

🌼 Explore our new pollinator garden
⚡ Experience interactive STEM exhibits
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Enjoy a fun, family-friendly outing

📍 New York Energy Zone: 35 Utica Zoo Way, Utica NY 13501

We hope to see you there!

Don't Forget—We're Open Late Today! ⚡We're open with extended hours until 8:00 PM, giving you even more time to explore ...
07/27/2026

Don't Forget—We're Open Late Today! ⚡

We're open with extended hours until 8:00 PM, giving you even more time to explore our interactive exhibits and enjoy a fun evening with the whole family.

While you're here, kids can get creative by designing their own pinwheel to take home!

📅 Today
🕗 Open until 8:00 PM
📍 New York Energy Zone: 35 Utica Zoo Way, Utica NY 13501
🎟️ FREE Admission

Stop by this evening—we can't wait to welcome you!

🚨We're Staying Open Late This Monday!Looking for a fun way to spend your Monday evening? The will be open with extende...
07/25/2026

🚨We're Staying Open Late This Monday!

Looking for a fun way to spend your Monday evening? The will be open with extended hours until 8:00 PM on Monday, July 27!

Stop by and explore our interactive exhibits, discover how energy powers our everyday lives, and enjoy a family-friendly outing at your own pace.

While you're here, get creative with our design-your-own pinwheel craft activity—a fun addition to your visit for kids and families alike!

📅 Monday, July 27
🕗 Open until 8:00 PM
📍 New York Energy Zone: 35 Utica Zoo Way, Utica NY 13501
🎟️ FREE Admission

We look forward to welcoming you!

Bee there or bee square!Join us as we officially celebrate the grand opening of our new pollinator garden at our Create ...
07/24/2026

Bee there or bee square!

Join us as we officially celebrate the grand opening of our new pollinator garden at our Create & Cultivate event at the !

Spend the afternoon exploring our beautiful pollinator garden, featuring 20 species of native plants, while enjoying fun activities for the whole family.

Here's what you can look forward to:
- Guided garden tours
- Flowerpot painting
- Plant potting
- Community engagement mural
- Scavenger hunt
- Refreshment vendors
- Crafts with Utica Creative Reuse

Plus, the first 50 visitors to complete the scavenger hunt will receive two FREE tickets to the Utica Zoo!

📅 Thursday, July 30
⏰ 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 New York Energy Zone: 35 Utica Zoo Way, Utica NY 13501

Bring your family and celebrate nature, sustainability, and community with us!

Last Chance to Power Up Your Summer! Don't miss the final workshop in our Powered Up for STEM: Summer Workshop Series at...
07/23/2026

Last Chance to Power Up Your Summer!

Don't miss the final workshop in our Powered Up for STEM: Summer Workshop Series at !

Join us for "Watt's Energy Efficiency?", where kids ages 9–12 will discover how electricity powers our everyday lives, learn the importance of using energy wisely, and build their own dark-detecting circuit to explore energy conservation in action.

Missed our July 8 workshop? This is your second and final opportunity to experience Watt's Energy Efficiency? this summer!

📅 Wednesday, July 29
⏰ 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
👧 Ages 9–12
📍 NY Energy Zone – 35 Utica Zoo Way, Utica, NY 13501

This is your final opportunity to join us for FREE summer STEM fun at the New York Energy Zone.

Space is limited—register today!

Hurry, reserve your spot today: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=zASMaftw_kOueb2vp4eHjdApPhlAaRJGq77XULizIqBUOU9SOVRTWDNCTjVJODJENkFZRVRLS0tIOS4u

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35 Utica Zoo Way
Utica, NY
13501

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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