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Great Lakes Science Center

Great Lakes Science Center

Science Museum
Downtown Cleveland, Cleveland
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    Dan K.
    "Great hands on exhibits for kids"(2 Tips)
    Latha S.
    "Great IMAX movies too!"(2 Tips)
    Cleveland Magazine
    "Omnimax theater and the NASA Glenn Visitor Center"(2 Tips)
    Discover Ohio
    "six-story OMNIMAX®Theater & the Steamship William G Mather!"(2 Tips)
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  • Latha S.
    Latha SJanuary 29, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Awesome place. Added benefit of going on the USS Mather in the summer months. Great IMAX movies too! Can't beat this place if u have kids.
    Upvoted Aug 24
  • Cindy B.heart icon on user image
    Cindy BodeMarch 26, 2016
    Was very busy and had a line for ticket purchase. It was a holiday however. Kids out of school etc. like most other science centers in big cities. But great for kids to explore. IMAX was great.
  • Victoria S.heart icon on user image
    Victoria SApril 2, 2017
    I loved the in depth medical research and space science, but the upstairs was fun for the kids (and adults young at heart!) activities.
  • Karen F.
    Saw the titanic exhibit while in Cleveland go and see while its still there. All exhibits are great
  • The Ritz-Carlton
    The Ritz-CarltonNovember 10, 2016
    The NASA galleries are fascinating – including Living in Space, which shows what day-to-day life is like for an astronaut in orbit.
  • Cheapism
    CheapismApril 23, 2011
    3 levels of hands on exhibits that are fun & educational for the whole family. Make a day out of it & enjoy a meal in the cafeteria. Admission is $9.95/adult & $7.95/child. Tuesdays children are FREE! Read more
  • Cleveland Magazine
    Cleveland MagazineMay 15, 2012
    Tons of hands-on exhibits, an Omnimax theater and the NASA Glenn Visitor Center are all here, but don't forget about the 618-foot William G. Mather steamship moored out back.
  • NASA
    NASAJune 13, 2012
    Check out "Space Saturdays" at the NASA Glenn Visitor Center in the Great Lakes Science Center. See Forces in Space show, moon rocks, shuttle tiles and more http://www.glsc.org/nasa/index.php
  • Mike D.
    Mike DriehorstDecember 30, 2015
    There are plenty of seats to eat in the third level/mezzanine, when the eatery gets full. Wish an employee would have mentioned it. A fellow visitor did.
  • Renae B.
    Renae BoltonJune 24, 2014
    The NASA Center here is perfect for the budding astronaut! Also, the rotating exhibits are usually fantastic.
  • Discover Ohio
    Discover OhioOctober 21, 2011
    Most recently, the Great Lakes Science Center has added advanced energy to Cleveland’s skyline with a 150-ft wind turbine and a solar array canopy.
  • Discover Ohio
    Discover OhioNovember 17, 2011
    Interactive exhibits, daily science demonstrations & workshops, themed traveling exhibitions, a six-story OMNIMAX®Theater & the Steamship William G Mather!
  • Ash z.heart icon on user image
    Ash zApril 12, 2017
    Don't forget to get your proof of visit so you get a discount on parking!
  • Wendy D.heart icon on user image
    Wendy DGOctober 29, 2018
    Was great to visit this place. They show movies in iMax
  • Elizabeth
    ElizabethNovember 20, 2009
    Offers more than 340 interactive science exhibits and a six story tall Omnimax theater. The Center's Science Store offers unique & educational items. It's a great place to shop for the holidays. Read more
  • U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
    EPA Research Vessel Lake Guardian will be docked at Voinovich Park Sept. 11th and Sept. 12th. It will demonstrate technology on the lake at 5pm on Sept. 12th. Read more
  • William P.heart icon on user image
    William PetersFebruary 3, 2016
    Awesome place for students! Very hands on lots to do!
  • 216 S.
    216 SocietyOctober 12, 2015
    Its not bad. But it isn't like it used to be. But then again that might just be because I'm older. Its a nice spot to take the kids. The Omnimax doesn't play feature films though
  • Alessandro A.heart icon on user image
    Alessandro AmorimJanuary 21, 2015
    Great! Especially for kids. Ótimo, principalmente para crianças.
  • Tracie S.heart icon on user image
    Tracie ShepardAugust 17, 2012
    My family and I love it here! Check out an imax movie while you're there.
  • K12 Inc
    K12 IncJune 20, 2011
    Did you know? The wind turbine and solar panels on the front lawn provide about 6% of the center’s annual electricity needs. Read more
  • Dan K.heart icon on user image
    Dan KetterickApril 8, 2017
    Great hands on exhibits for kids
  • Eva C.
    Eva ChiroNovember 30, 2013
    Flight of the Butterflies was very interesting! Must see!
  • Rick S.heart icon on user image
    Rick SgNovember 11, 2013
    Take shelter inside the building, :D the wind is cold outside, :) btw popcorn on second floor rocks 👍
  • Christy Creative
    Christy CreativeFebruary 1, 2012
    Great place to spend a day with the kids! Top floor is definitely the coolest!
  • zhang x.heart icon on user image
    zhang xiaoMay 3, 2017
    orion spacecraft
  • Matthew B.
    Matthew BjerreMarch 25, 2011
    If you are a family making this trip and plan to go again buy a membership. It pays for itself very quickly.
  • Emily G.heart icon on user image
    Emily GrasserJuly 24, 2015
    Interesting and informative..
  • Jason R.heart icon on user image
    Jason RothFebruary 10, 2016
    Ripley's Believe It Or Not was a great traveling exhibit!
  • Kathryn K.
    Kathryn KrulcJune 27, 2013
    The OMNIMAX movies are always amazing!!!
  • Samuel B.heart icon on user image
    Samuel BioHazSeptember 18, 2015
    Great place to visit in a travel
  • Mike P.heart icon on user image
    Mike PDecember 30, 2011
    Was pleasantly surprised to learn free wi-fi was available. A++
  • Mike P.heart icon on user image
    Mike PDecember 30, 2011
    Goose bumps exhibit was great. Let me know if they found the snake that escaped.
  • Yuri's Night
    Yuri's NightMarch 25, 2014
    April 12: http://www.greatscience.com/programs/adult-programs/yuris-night-space-party.aspx
  • Lynn E.
    Lynn EllisJuly 30, 2014
    Even when they admit the problems were all theirs they DO NOT COMPENSATE for their mistakes and they smile at you while they tell you how sorry they are. Customer Service is not just good manners.
  • Alessandro A.heart icon on user image
    Alessandro AmorimJanuary 19, 2015
    Interesting especially for children.
  • Cindy B.heart icon on user image
    Cindy BodeMarch 26, 2016
    Hands on everywhereb
  • Jessica H.
    Jessica HirshDecember 28, 2012
    Watch out for screaming children at the food place. It's nauseating.
  • Bobby D.heart icon on user image
    Bobby DotsonSeptember 3, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Good family fun
  • Theresa H.heart icon on user image
    Theresa HigginsJanuary 19, 2014
    One word Ominax great mivies
  • Cindy B.heart icon on user image
    Cindy BodeMarch 26, 2016
    More hands in
  • Alina M.
    Alina MihaiAugust 17, 2014
    Best 'museum'
  • Cleveland Magazine
    Cleveland MagazineMarch 14, 2012
    Check out a movie on the six-story-high, domed Omnimax screen.
  • Lynn E.
    Lynn EllisJuly 30, 2014
    I still am confused by the lack of responsibility.No good faith in this institution.There are better/cleaner camps out there. STAY AWAY FROM THEIR CAMPS
  • Brad P.
    Brad PresuttoMay 19, 2011
    Try the Asian chicken salad. It's bomb for a cafe.
  • Erick S.
    Erick SanchezOctober 17, 2011
    Try the hand soap. It's delightful.
  • Myra P.
    Myra Pittman KingDecember 14, 2013
    My daughter had fun
  • Cynthia H.
    Omnimax was awesome
  • Lynn E.
    Lynn EllisJuly 30, 2014
    STAY AWAY FROM CAMPS.Lots of Problems. Policies do not include consideration for ANY reimbursement under ANY circumstances.
  • Alicia B.
    Alicia BruceAugust 10, 2014
    Next adventure
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