Watch an 8-foot-high tornado twist before your eyes. Pilot a blimp, or try out your soccer skills in a game of virtual soccer. It is all happening at the Science Center, a USD55 million high-tech museum that is among the country's largest hands-on science facilities. Interactive exhibits cover a range of topics from the Great Lakes to motion pictures. You can also catch some breathtaking action...
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Almost all of the more than 400 exhibits at the Great Lakes Science Center are hands-on, interactive, and exciting to kids. The Indoor Tornado, Bridge of Fire, and dozens of other exhibits bring to life science lessons about the environment, technology, and natural forces. All ages appreciate the "lessons" imparted by a wide variety of high- and low-tech musical instruments on the first floor....
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The Great Lakes Science Center is one of America's largest interactive science museums. More than 400 exciting hands-on exhibits, breathtaking OMNIMAX films, daily demonstrations and exciting educational programs show visitors the interdependency of science, environment and technology, particularly in the Great Lakes Region. The Science Center has gained a reputation as an informal science...
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The Experience The Great Lakes Science Center is completely hands-on: You push handles, pull ropes and cables, and touch everything. If school was this much fun, we'd be a nation of scientists. Along with the permanent exhibits, there's always a large children's discovery area. Features It's easy to spend the day here getting lost in exploration, but save an hour for...
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Posted by Contributor
on April 21, 2009, (Edited April 12, 2004)
I am a 27 year old auntie and LOVE my nephews. I live in Atlanta and communte home to Ohio about six time a year. Every single time I go I look forward to loving on my three nephews. I took them and four other children to the Science Center and they absolutly loved it. We did the exhibits and watched a film on the IMAX theather. As a parent you can not pass this place up. Since I don't have any...
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Posted by SweetGA1
on April 21, 2009, (Edited March 03, 2008)
I took my cousins here for an afternoon of fun. It was great! Not only did the kids have a good time but so did I. Most things are interactive allowing first hand learning experiences. It was so great that the kids did not even want to leave and have been begging to go back ever since. The only downside is that we went on a Saturday afternoon and it was really crowded. Next time we will try a...
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Posted by Citysearch User
on April 21, 2009, (Edited November 16, 2005)
The best way to visit this museum is to have a season pass. It can be pricey if you plan on going several times and don't have one. It's clearly the best option. Visit their Ominmax Theater. Right now they are playing Mystery of the Nile. You'll find so many hands on experiments where the children and adults can have fun. They have camp-ins, field trips and so much more for the children. You...
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Posted by Citysearch User
on April 21, 2009, (Edited November 15, 2005)