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Great Lakes Science Center

601 Erieside Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114
216 694 2000
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Ranked #22 of 70 attractions in Cleveland
Type: Science Museums
Description: Kids, take note: hundreds of hands-on experiments and cool activities - science has never been so much fun!
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Lincoln, Nebraska
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

There are lots of hands-on activities for kids, and there were lots of kids there the day we visited. Unfortunately, the ship wasn't open during the week when we visited so missed that. The OMNIMAX was great (Tornado Alley), but not as much here as we expected. We did use the $2 off coupon that we received from the Rock... More

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See 3 more reviews by NETravelDuo for Cleveland
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013 via mobile

After going to COSI in Columbus we expected more. We loved COSI but got bored quickly at the science center. Felt the exhibits were primitive and lost interest quickly.

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lexington, ma
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

The depth of the NASA exhibit is astounding. The how/when/what's of space exploration were really well explored and explained for all ages. This was an amazing experience. The biology exhibit was also great, but the NASA exhibit is the star.

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North Ridgeville, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

Not really but my niece and nephew made me stand and let static electricity go into my hair. We have me Nasa Mars mission astronauts give a talk. The exhibits are hands on and wonderful to do with children. The IMAX always has a great selection to choose from.

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Mentor, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

Many hands on exhibits with many different areas of Science. I like the traveling exhibits and the Omnimax movies. We also like the camps. The pizza and french fries used to be good, but now my kids ask to go elsewhere, so you might need to bring a snack. One of the better Science Museums for young and as old... More

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Macomb, MI
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013

Very interesting place... wish it were bigger. Love the interactive aspect! The parking is not bad, but pricey. I will have to see this area when its nice out to experience the water front too.

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Cleveland, Ohio
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2013

This is a very interactive hands-on museum geared to children from about the age of 5 to 12; not so much for teens or adults. The building itself (architecturally speaking) is stunning with great views of Lake Erie, the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, and an iron ore boat (not open for touring until the summer). This museum is... More

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Wadsworth, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

We were very happy with the diversity of the displays. Very interesting and lots to do. We tried to do the Imax Theater but our 3 year old couldn't handle the volume. It was very excellent what we did see. They also had a cool place for 3 year holds to hang out too. Must do.

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See 3 more reviews by Debbie R for Cleveland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

Plan on spending the day here. There's so much to do and see! It's priced affordably and the kids have so much to get into! It's very parent friendly as well. The theater was an added treat. We recommend sitting as far up as possible in order to get the full effect of the theater. Had such a great time... More

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Chicago
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

This is a great place for children. Although we didn't have any children with us we enjoyed all the interactions with children trying out the projects available.

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