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Liberty Science Center

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695 Reviews

#5 of 24 things to do in Jersey City

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Museums, Science Museums

222 Jersey City Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07305-4636

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“Worth a visit but it is expensive fun”

Very nice facility, colorful with lots of space to run around, and very friendly staff. Large... read more

Reviewed September 25, 2018

P6717RNrichards

Rahway, New Jersey

via mobile

“Something for EVERYONE”

So much to see so get there as early as possible. Check out every nook and cranny. You can easily... read more

Reviewed 1 week ago

Arlene L

MIDDLETOWN, United States

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“all ages”(76 reviews)

“touch tunnel”(40 reviews)

“imax theater”(38 reviews)

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Travel14672

Princeton, NJ

117

Reviewed October 19, 2003

Liberty Science Center is worth a visit

This is a huge science museum that my kids love, esp. the IMAX theater which they say is the largest in the US. It's in Liberty State Park, and you can take the ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island right from the...More

17 Thank Travel14672

Most Helpful Critical Review

toty2003

Vienna

Reviewed April 28, 2008

A weird experience and huge disappointment

The Museum's website says: Looking for something that’s not here? That seems to be a very bad joke! “something that’s not there” ??? OH, YES! Politeness towards visitors! In our case: a group of Austrian students. The Museum's website also says: Try our helpful Guest...More

8 Thank toty2003

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Arlene L

MIDDLETOWN, United States

469

Reviewed 1 week ago

Something for EVERYONE

So much to see so get there as early as possible. Check out every nook and cranny. You can easily spend a day there and not see everything. Many theaters so choose carefully. Absolutely LOVED the exhibit where you sit around a glob-like white "ball"...More

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815prestonb

Washington DC, District of Columbia

619

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Kids favorite

Took the family and they gave me and my wife free admission since we are Veterans! Had to pay for kids but they enjoyed themselves seeing the different animals and the science sections are very informative and my kids took a interest in that so...More

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DayTrip05103074948

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Used to be Better

We went on a weekend. Our last trip was more than five years ago, which we remembered fondly. That's not the case this time. Many of the exhibits and interactive games are broken (surgical exhibit, bacteria exhibit) and not many staff present to alert. In...More

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paws0810

Port Saint Lucie, Florida

809110

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Weekend

We’ve been coming here for 10 years since my children live in Hoboken it was the grandson’s 13th birthday and so we enjoyed a visit there and spent the day we had lots of fun

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Odyssey809582

Naples, Florida

9872

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Great for Children

The Liberty Science Center was great for our four year old grandson. We went in October during the week and it wasn't crowded. He was able to take advantage of most things without a wait. The shows were extra but the ones we saw were...More

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Howard S

Albany, New York

466126

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Great attraction, can spend a day here

My wife and I and grown son went here recently as we were visiting him. This is an interactive science museum that's the proverbial fun for kids of all ages. We went to the planetarium which is billed as the largest in North America and...More

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ananJ8951GR

New York City, New York

369

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Planetarium

This museum has so much to offer. Children of all ages. 2nd floor for younger tots. Watched the shows at the Planetarium. Impressive. The place is clean and even the food in the cafe on the 2nd floor is fresh and hot out of the...More

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KarSen84

Little Egg Harbor, NJ

2911

Reviewed October 8, 2018 via mobile

Fun day out

Super fun for kids from about 3-10. Lots of hands-on exhibits and even a rock wall. Prior to about 3 & kids aren't going to "get" the exhibits & after about 10 they might be bored. Some of the smallest exhibits are just a series...More

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CAD61

Sao Paulo, SP

5814

Reviewed October 5, 2018

Experiencing science and technolgy

I went to the Liberty Science Center for a business event and was amazed by the great experience that is offered there to be in touch with the science and technology. They offered your several amazing opportunities to interact with technology and touch and feel...More

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P6717RNrichards

Rahway, New Jersey

26187

Reviewed September 25, 2018 via mobile

Worth a visit but it is expensive fun

Very nice facility, colorful with lots of space to run around, and very friendly staff. Large museum shop and a good cafeteria with variety of food. Special features like Imax theatre and planetarium and motion simulators better suited to older kids. We had a 5...More

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amysmom50

Menu at the cafe. Vegetarian options?

August 24, 2018|

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My husband was able to eat.Forgot what. It's not a very big menu.

amysmom50

So we are visiting with 6 year old picky eater. Did you go to the cafe and if so how was the food

August 24, 2018|

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The museum is great. Cool restaurants at marina in the Park. The have adult food and kid stuff. Chicken tenders, fries. Great view of city skyline, yachts and plenty of space for kids to run !