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Science museum · Cleveland, Ohio
Great Lakes Science Center
A science museum on Lake Erie, with hands-on exhibits, a giant-screen theater and a NASA visitor center.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Great Lakes Science Center
The Great Lakes Science Center sits on Cleveland’s harbor next to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and is aimed at families, with interactive exhibits on physics, energy, technology and the Great Lakes environment.
The museum houses the visitor center for the NASA Glenn Research Center, the agency’s research center in Cleveland, with the Apollo capsule from the Skylab 3 mission, space suits and exhibits about engines and rockets. A giant-screen theater shows nature and science documentaries.
On the adjacent pier is the 1925 freighter William G. Mather, which is open to visitors in season and demonstrates how Great Lakes freighters operated.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Two to three hours.
Best time
When it’s raining or cold, and in the morning before school groups arrive.
How to get there
At North Coast Harbor, about 1 km from downtown, next to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Tip
Combine it with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on the same day. The William G. Mather ship is open only in season; check the website.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Great Lakes Science Center
What’s at the Great Lakes Science Center?
Interactive science exhibits, the NASA visitor center and an IMAX-size theater.
Is the Great Lakes Science Center good for kids?
Yes — there are many hands-on activities for children and an IMAX-size theater.
Can you visit the ship next to the Great Lakes Science Center?
Yes — the freighter William G. Mather is open in season; check dates on the website.