Nice way to spend a day without paying and arm and leg! Lots to explore and many different hands on... read more
there is a lot of actives for children of all ages,. my grandson loved the art center and looking... read more
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Nice way to spend a day without paying and arm and leg! Lots to explore and many different hands on exhibits. Make sure to get some astronaut ice cream from the gift shop.
there is a lot of actives for children of all ages,. my grandson loved the art center and looking at the aquarium, the sting rays was his fav.
Lots to do, lots to learn and amazing exhibits to see. Took my 3 year old, and she had so much fun with so much to do. Could spend hours there with all the different rooms. Very inexpensive as well. very clean and the staff...More
Great place to keep your grandkids occupied on cool rainy day. Really enjoyed the hands on activities
I gave 4 stars because a lot of exhibits were broken or had broken pieces. It was a very neat museum and worth at least one visit. You can tell there was thoughtful consideration while putting the museum together. The aquarium side of the museum...More
We've been here several times with our 3 and 4 year old granddaughter's and it is a really nice place to take kids for a few hours. We went there for the solar eclipse in August and the staff and volunteers made it as exciting...More
Always when my grandchildren go to the exhibits they come back telling me all the new things that they are seeing and learning about. Great place to spend a rainy afternoon this summer.
I'm gonna say---the best bang for your time! Few places in hickory can qualify for such a statement. This place is definitely a must!
The Catawba Science Center is located in the Salt Block of Hickory, NC. There is a professional staff there at all times to run the operation and answer any questions. I would recommend the center very highly for children of all ages with inquiring minds...More
Stopped with our grandchild while passing through on a trip. Wonderful, entertaining place for kids and adults. Many interesting exhibits. Fun and educational at the same time for children. Only negative is it can be a little confusing navigating between builxings.
