The 5th Annual World Science Festival

New York University is pleased to once again be a university partner  of the annual World Science Festival, a celebration of scientific discovery taking place in New York City from Wednesday, May 30 through Sunday, June 3. The festival brings together the best and brightest minds in science, along with artists and performers, authors and policymakers, for a range of events on the NYU campus and throughout New York City. Over five days, the festival will feature 50 unique programs on topics including gaming and robotics, creativity and the brain, and cosmology and urban stargazing.  NYU will also be the site of the festival's popular Ultimate Science Street Fair in and around Washington Square Park on Sunday, June 3 - a free, day-long public event featuring interactive exhibits, games, and shows designed to entertain and inspire. NYU Ticket Discounts Tickets are currently on sale for all scheduled programs. The festival has sold out in previous years. You can view the schedule as well as purchase tickets on the festival's website.  » NYU students can purchase tickets for $12 to festival events taking place at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts by using the promo code "NYUSTUDENT" at checkout (must present valid NYU student ID; only applies to NYU Skirball events). Students may purchase $15 tickets to several other festival events by selecting the "Student" option at checkout or via phone.  » NYU faculty, administrators, staff, and alumni can receive a 15% discount on select regular adult tickets. Use promo code "15WSF1" at checkout for the discount. (Not valid on VIP, Pioneer, Insider, Friend, special packages, labs, Salons, Partner Programs or select special events.) Purchasing Online Click here for a schedule of events and then click the "Buy Tickets" link to purchase tickets for a special event. Enter the promotion code at the prompt.  Purchasing in Person Tickets can be purchased in person from NYU Ticket Central, located at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, 566 LaGuardia Place at Washington Square South, Tuesday-Saturday 12 PM-6 PM and two hours prior to performance. Purchasing by Phone 212-352-3101 866-811-4111 (OvationTix/Theatermania Call Center)