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The Lancaster Science Factory

454 New Holland Ave, Lancaster, PA 17602
717-509-6363
Ranked #16 of 31 attractions in Lancaster
4.5 of 5 stars 14 Reviews
Type: Museums
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
Most recent review
- May 27, 2012
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Baltimore
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13 reviews 13 reviews
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

We've been twice to the Lancaster Science Factory, and we have enjoyed it both times. The best thing about the Science Factory is that the exhibits are housed within one very large room, so we can let our children explore the exhibits without hovering over them. The Science Factory is a good place to spend a couple of hours, and... More

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Albany, New York
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

It was good for our small daughter. It was a hands on learning experience. More

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Berks County, PA
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16 reviews 16 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2012

Go and plan to have hands-on fun! My 5 yr old loves this place. He's too young to understand all of the science behind the fun but still has a blast everytime we go! A fun trip for all ages over 3 yrs old! More

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pa
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15 reviews 15 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2012

We have been there twice with young children and it was a great visit both times. It can be a bit boring for children over 10. The exhibits are well done but adult supervision is required to get the most out of the experience. More

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Lancaster,Pa
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22 reviews 22 reviews
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012

While not a very large museum, they have lots of good hands-on exhibits for kids 3-100 More

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Throop, PA
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15 reviews 15 reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 1, 2012

Great for ages 4 thru 8. Many hands on things for them to do and all on one floor. Free parking also. Easy to get to off RT 30, just take RT23 south. More

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Toronto, ON
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 25, 2011

Exhibits are well thought out and interesting, good science content, geared for grade schoolers. Good for a few hours of fun for kids. Not a ton of exhibits but they are of very good quality. Very educational for kids. More

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wisconsin
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 26, 2011

We travelled with our 4 children ages 4,5,7 and 9 to Pennsylvania. The kids were getting overwhelmed with historical information and hiking so we decided to spend a couple of hours here. We have a museum membership with reciprocity so our visit was free. The kids had a blast playing with everything. My boys are very interested in science so... More

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Milford, Connecticut
2 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed August 30, 2011

I was excited to go to the Lancaster Science Factory after reading such positive reviews. However, my kids (grades 3 and 5) and I were so frustrated at the end of our visit we won't return. First, there was nobody there to explain each exhibit. There were cards at each station to read as you did the activity but it's... More

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12 reviews 12 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 28, 2011

Very nice science museum for children. My husband and I spent 2 hours discovering and playing with our two 7 year old boys. They loved it! More

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