by Hudson River Park's River Project
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A flow-through aquarium lab at Pier 40 where kids meet fish, crabs, seahorses and other creatures pulled from the Hudson River. Public look-ins and Science Saturdays let families see the animals and learn about the estuary.
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Wetlab look-ins and Science Saturdays on scheduled dates; see park events calendar
Free public programs
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Ages 3–14.
Free public programs
Wetlab look-ins and Science Saturdays on scheduled dates; see park events calendar
353 West Street, Pier 40, 10014, in the West Village, Manhattan.
Yes. Hudson River Park Wetlab at Pier 40 is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
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