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Sciencenter

Hands-on science museum with interactive exhibits, an outdoor science park, and mini-golf.

4.7 (1531 Google reviews)$$Ages 1–12Indoor & outdoor
  • toddler friendly
  • stem
  • rainy day
  • birthday parties

601 1st St, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA

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Insider tip 4-6 📍 Sciencenter

Great for ages 4-6; admission is good all day, so you can leave and return if needed.

“Your admission is good all day so you can come and go as you need.”

Overheard on r/ithaca · 11 upvotes

Insider tip 📍 Sciencenter

Highly recommended for toddlers due to hands-on activities. Check if your home museum has a reciprocity agreement for free entry.

“The Sciencenter is loaded with hands on activities for little ones.”

Overheard on r/ithaca · 6 upvotes

Insider tip 4 📍 Sciencenter

Great for 4-year-olds. If you have a science museum membership in Philly, check if they participate in the ASTC reciprocity program for free admission.

“the Sciencenter and Museum of the Earth participate in the ASTC reciprocity program if you have a science museum membership in Philly!”

Overheard on r/ithaca · 6 upvotes

Insider tip 📍 Sciencenter

Great for rainy days. They have a cafeteria area where you can bring your own food to eat while the kids play.

“I know many families that bring in food and eat it there (in the cafeteria).”

Overheard on r/ithaca · 5 upvotes

Insider tip 📍 Sciencenter

Check if your home museum has a reciprocal membership for discounted admission.

“the sciencenter participates in reciprocal admission program.”

Overheard on r/ithaca · 1 upvotes

4-8 📍 Sciencenter

Highly recommended interactive science museum for kids; a must-visit in Ithaca.

“This is a great place for kids”

Overheard on r/ithaca · 13 upvotes

📍 Sciencenter

Check their summer camp offerings for school-age children.

“https://sciencenter.org/experiences/camp/”

Overheard on r/ithaca · 9 upvotes

📍 Sciencenter

A fully fenced-in play area, though it may be less engaging for very young toddlers.

“Sciencenter is the only one I can think of”

Overheard on r/ithaca · 5 upvotes

📍 Sciencenter

Great educational spot that feels like play; open year-round.

“the ScienCenter and Nature Center are great and open year-round”

Overheard on r/ithaca · 4 upvotes

📍 Sciencenter

Check for remaining summer camp openings.

“I think the Sciencenter might have some openings too”

Overheard on r/ithaca · 2 upvotes

toddler 📍 Sciencenter

Great indoor space for toddlers to burn off energy on rainy or snowy days.

“It's a good way to get the wiggles out on a rainy/snowy day.”

Overheard on r/ithaca · 2 upvotes

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