Sciencenter in Ithaca
Categories
Location on the map
Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, US
Site: http://www.sciencenter.org/
- Monday:10AM–5PM
- Tuesday:10AM–5PM
- Wednesday:10AM–5PM
- Thursday:10AM–8PM
- Friday:10AM–5PM
- Saturday:10AM–5PM
- Sunday:12–5PM
This is a really great spot for young kids. I wouldnt recommend bringing teens or adults. Everything is interactive and is fun. The animal exhibits are quite nice as well.
The best place to visit with smaller children (under 10) on a rainy day! Some of the exhibits change, as well. The outside mini-golf course is fun on warm days! A true staple of the Ithaca community.
For what displays were open, it was a decent experience. Staff was friendly, the facility was clean. Only thing I suggest is larger living structures for all the animals. The animals do look to be in amazing health, though, and in appropriate climates.
Fun place! They change out exhibits every so often. They have a touch tank with star fish and horseshoe crab. Reptiles and fish with certain times when you can touch them.Lots of parking. Nice bathrooms. A room with tables to eat your snacks.
My eleven-month old loves it. Great variety of activities for kids of all ages. Very well maintained gear and kind staff.
Took my siblings here and we had so much fun despite many of the exhibits being closed off. We really came to see the animals anyways 😁. The weather was good, so we stayed at the playground for a bit afterwards.
Decided to come here while visiting Corning and wasn’t disappointed. The front desk staff were great. As members of the NY Hall of Science we have free access to a bunch of other places as well. Didn’t have our membership cards thinking we didn’t need them. Well the front desk said to call the hall of science, verify our membership, and pass the phone to them. After about 5 minutes they let us.The place is fun for kids. It is a bit on the small side but there’s plenty of things to go for a couple of hours. There’s a live animal section (mainly reptiles, fish, and frogs). And there’s a section to touch starfish. The more interactive stuff is very kid friendly, especially for younger children.
This little science center gave us 1 full hour of entertainment. My 3 yr old and 1 year old loved it. We were not fans of the 2nd floor, lots of wasted space with the murder mystery room (not appropriate for you children) and a big table of foods with magnifying glasses to read plates was a bore. I posted pictures of the fun rooms for the kids
Much for kids under 10 age. Good place to spend around an hour or 2 with kids. I wish they had more stuff to occupy pree teens. Science center is clean, safe and good helpful staff. I liked petting the reptiles. Kids under 10 have a lot of stuff to do and see around. Once visit is good. You can pet water animals too.
Awesome place I wish I live near to science center . It has activities from 1 year to 10 years kids ..You must go at least once and the wow thing is its ticket too cheap only $8 . They have different ideas for kids to understand science even if your kids are young they will have at least fun and good time
Amazing place to take your toddler. Lots of rooms and activities. And even though it was fairly busy, it didnt feel like it because its so spacious. Great Winter excursion.
Its a great place with both indoor and outdoor games and learning. The place has grown onto our kido and has been his favorite place. A nice place for toddlers and kids of all ages!
Although the sciencenter is designer for children, I would recommed it to any adult to go without children. I enjoyed experimenting with things and laws of physics! Time spend there was a great fun and inspiration!
Awesome attraction for any time of the year!
Ive been here a few times but it was closed sorta for covid. Open fully now and its amazing. Both our 3 and 1 year old loved it
I cant wait to come back! This was awesome! The Touch Tank was so cool! This isnt a place just for kids, this is fun for adults as well! If youre looking for something for kids of all ages a couple hours away, this is it! We will definitely be back!
My kids love this place we go there often an love to stay for hrs Soo much to play with an learn from the animals are awesome also we never want to leave I wish they were open more hrs
I took the kids (7,6,4) here today and they loved it. We spent about 3 hours and there was enough to keep them busy for awhile.
Every thing there is very fun i love looking at all the sites the animal is my favorite i love looking at animal even tho i am not very young anymore it’s still very fun their especially their playground it’s HUGE
As a Liberty Science Museum member, we visited the Ithaca Science Center for free. Obviously a lot smaller than LSC but the museum was smartly packed with lots of hands on experiments. We especially loved the dam the creek where we experimented with various designs using metal blocks to try to build a sturdy dam. Friendly staff and everything was clean and organized!
It was a very fun place to visit, yet I wish there was more to do. They were very clean, nice, and everyone was respectful. My brothers favorite was the touch pool and the duck race with dams. I cannot wait to go again in the summer.
My 2 year old daughter had a blast. There are so many educational and fun toys to explore. Fun for all ages.
My grandbabies loved it here. So much for them to do and learn. Even adults get in on the learning and fun.
The kids absolutely love it. There is plenty to do there and there is something for everyone, including they really young children. It usually takes us a while to convince the kids it is time to go! Great pricing too and they truly make it affordable for everyone!
Great place to visit but is definitely more entertaining for younger kids. Hands on activities left and right, honestly made me a bit uncomfortable now just after the pandemic. Some interesting exhibits like the ocean and the animal one. The workers are working from their heart it is obvious. Helpful friendly and informative.The one thing I would add is more challenging things for q bit older children (beyond 8). There is plenty of space to expand.
Intriguing interactive displays, good for preschoolers and elementary.
Great place for all ages to learn. Huge and has a great playground. Many hands on activities . They have a recycle craft area and ask folks to donate they recyclables to them for it.
21 years old and had a great time. 100/10 fantastic. I even built a spaceship (Kepler roller master Extreme) which does s c i e n c e. And I got to pet a gecko.
I volunteered here for almost three years and it was great. Kids and adults love this science museum. I still have a blast there and when I was a kid I LOVED it. My favorite part is the touch tank, animal room, and discovery box rooms (with activities you can take out). They also have seasonal exhibited which are always really great. Kids live it and they learn so much!
Beautiful live animals, engaging hands on experiments, and interesting facts about the local Finger Lakes environment, the Ithaca Sciencecenter has it all. Spend time indoors on a rainy day, or enjoy the interactive playground outside where kids can explore the science of sounds and motion. Though a few exhibits are still closed due to COVID, many great ones remain open. A great place for families to visit with children 12 and younger, and the 18 hole mini golf, filled with science facts, is fun for ALL ages. Make sure you bring a mask, as patrons are required to mask up indoors.
We went on free day. It was great. The kids had a lot of fun. We especially liked the giant building blocks upstairs.
My 2 yr old loved it here. Whenever were in town, we will definitely be back to visit the sciencecenter
2 n 5 years old boys loved the interactive stations. Inside and outside activities kept them n us running. 5 adults played with the mind teasers, ocean life, building blocks,.
It’s a pretty fun place to visit. There is something for kids of all ages to enjoy, even adults. We have the yearly membership, and it was worth the 90$ because if there is nothing else going on, we know that our daughter will always have fun here. The exhibits aren’t changed a lot throughout the year, but there is enough to do there that our daughter is happily occupied for a couple of hours. Big hits with the kids are the big blue blocks and the outside playground.
The sciencenter never disappoints. There is always something new to see and my kids really enjoy their time there. The curiosity corner is fantastic to entertain babies and toddlers
Clean, well managed, well-staffed. Many hands-on exhibits for all ages AND room to sit for those who need a break.
Fantastic place for elementary aged kids. Yearly family membership is very reasonably priced, and for free you get in to other science centers in NY and around the country! Love that!!!
Playground was nice. Inside could have more interesting. Nice for a short visit.
Great hands on fun for kids and a really reasonable price per ticket. My toddler as well as my school age kids had a blast.
I went with 3 adults and enjoyed the experience. Many, many of the exhibits were closed as it was a rainy day during limited COVID operations but for $8 and limited openings, we still thought it was worth it.I am giving a 4 star review instead of 5 because I was surprised by the touch tanks. Although the creatures are interesting, The horseshoe crabs seem to spend their entire day trying to climb to escape the tank, then knock themselves over, and then try to get themselves right ways up again. It seems cruel!
Not worth going, with all the regulations now. Everything was either taped off. Or it was taken out. Used to be fun. I have been taking kids there for years now grandkids. A 2 year old literally screaming because it was forced to wear a mask.
A number of exhibits not working or shut down. Some due to Covid precautions, but not all. Kids 10,8,5 all enjoyed the time there though
Me , my daughter and my two grandchildren recently visited the science center, we all had an awesome time , the grandkids couldnt get enough , zipping from place to place they enjoyed everything available ! And my daughter also had a great time.
Its a wonderful place to experience and learn new things for the kids. My grandson and I had a great time hes going to be 12 yrs old this month and still found it to be interesting and enjoyed the playground.Its seems to be geared towards more towards the younger children althoughi as an adult found it fun as well. I saw so much excitement in the smaller childrens eyes. We loved the reptiles and turtles. It was a beautiful mothers day gift. Thank you for such a wonderful place for childrens mind to explore.
Great ticket price! Great family day trip. At the time we went several learning stations were under construction. Very clean. Friendly staff.
Have driven by this place so many times and finally had a chance to bring my family. So happy we got to go. $8/ person, seniors are $7 (super cheap). SOOOOO much to do. Kids can literally not break anything and it’s a whole day pass. All hands on stuff for kids to learn about science, marine life, water- everything. My daughter loved it from start to finish. Wish we got there in the morning, because you can pack a lunch and bring drinks and just go out to the car/ bring a lunch to the playground- eat and go right back on to the next activity. Such a cool way to spend a day. Will def. be going back to spend more time/ see new changes.
We really enjoyed our time today with our 5 year old granddaughter! She wouldve stayed all day if we wouldnt have been ready to eat!
Very interesting place to visit with your kids.
Fun, interesting, and very family friendly! The entire facility is stroller accessible, including the outdoor playground. Plenty of exhibits with wonderful guides. A special section for 0-4 year olds thats a great, safe area to work out the wiggles. Community Room where you can eat any lunches or snacks, youve brought. Forgot food? No problem, there are vending machines. Really appreciated that the food set up wasnt a nickel and dime trap! Friendly, helpful staff, and the membership is a great deal. The lowest level covers an entire household, whereas some science centers only cover two parents and two children.
I brought a 4 year old and 17 month-old and they had a blast. I cant speak more highly about our experience. Most exhibits are hands on fun and so innovative. My 4 year old loved the space game/ simulator for walking on the moon and my younger loved the touch tank. The staff was super friendly and the student volunteer who guided my son through a laughing cup was excellent. He spoke so clearly and answered all of my sons questions during the activity. Although young, he was an effective teacher and one of the memorable moments of our visit. The admission was $8 per person and I felt this was inexpensive for the day we enjoyed. We spent 3 1/2 hours here. There is a lunch room if you bring your own food, and they will get messy during experiments. Mostly this is just water or bubble solution but come with plans to play and learn!
Great place to spend a morning or afternoon with kids. Good variety of activities for different ages, but would say the sweet spot is 5-8. You can get a membership surprisingly cheaply which paid for itself after a few visits and gets you into hundreds of other childrens museums throughout the country.
Fantastic science and play area. Kids loved it, and lots of room to seek out what you are looking for. Great outdoor place space and noisy percussion space.
The staff has worked hard to keep as many exhibits and experiences open during this trying time. Everyone is polite and it was a wonderful experience with my children.
By far the best science center I have ever been to. Took my 3 and 4 year olds and we stayed for 6.5 hours. They dont have food so make sure you pack a lunch. Its not a perfect 5 stars because they need a really good deep cleaning. They spot clean every night but there is dust in the areas that are not touched. So if you are sensitive to dust, this isnt the place for you. They just opened a new pet vet exhibit that could use some work. The batteries were dead in the scale so except for washing your pet and listening to it its heart, there was nothing you could do in that area. Some bandages, play syringes, etc would make that area so much more fun for the kids. However, I am nitpicking. 100% worth the visit!!! Great place.
Its always great at the Sciencenter. It is fairly child oriented, yet super interesting and informative, so anticipate there being kids everywhere. It can get a little annoying and hectic when crowded
Fun, interactive, great for kids of all ages. 2 levels, with a lot to see & do. Playground & minigolf available during nice weather. Small touch tank, movie room with documentaries, & animal room inside. Exhibits are fantastic! Staff are friendly & knowledgeable.The science center is always busy, if your kids dont like crowds be aware. During poor weather indoor exhibits are especially packed. Staff are very receptive to special needs kids, & do offer sensory kits. Again, be aware of what your kid can handle. Can be very busy, loud, & not much personal space. Parking lot available, but fills up quickly. Some parking on adjoining streets.
Kids enjoyed the time. The outside play area is phenomenal, but open seasonally or as weather permits. Gift shop was not fantastic. The exhibits are week maintained and fun for all ages. The touch pool we enjoyed, but the staff is very cautious that there isnt the possibility of anyone maybe getting injured a little. But the staff was great at interacting with the kids and engaging the adults as well.
AMAZING. Weve visited a lot of science museums all over the country with our kids and this has been the best. Lots of stuff to do and great educational exhibits. We spent 2 hours but easily could have spent 3 times that. Highlights included the 0-4 area and the outdoor play area.
Fun for all ages however best to bring children of all ages too.Lot of. Neat things to do even mini golf ⛳Perfect way to spend a few hours. Indoor and outdoor activities for all.
We love the Sciencenter. Been there a few times as a family. My daughter is 2 and my son is 8 and there is plenty of stuff there for both of them. Lots of hands-on and such a diverse array the different subsets of science. Theres plenty for everyone. If you have children, this place is a must and I guarantee you that you, as an adult, can learn plenty too.
A wonderful place that we brought my 2 yr old to. We spent about 3 hours there and had a fun time. I suggest bringing extra clothes though because they have 2 water stations that kid naturally gravitate to so its hard to keep them dry. Overall, its a great place and we will be going back!
This is an awesome place to take your children. There are themed exhibits and most everything is OK to touch. The staff members are kind and helpful. We visited once and decided to purchase a membership. It is a great investment at $90/year for parents and children. Extended family and caregivers are just a few dollars more.
We just love coming to the Sciencenter! It is a great place to take a kid of any age. Theres plenty to see and do. I love the small animal encounters, toddler play area and the special exhibits. My sister n always has a great time when he visits. Great for any season as well!
This is a great place for families with young children. Plenty of fun exhibits that the kids never get bored with. If you live close enough to frequent the place consider becoming a member. The fee will pay for itself in a couple of visits. You also get access to some other attractions as well.
Very nice place great for the kids. Need some new signs on some of the exhibits. New hall uses post it notes for comments so low tech for a place like this.
Our kids absolutely love it here!! And sci camp in the summer time is a HUGE hit. Fun activities and exhibits change every so often so it is never boring! Also have a nice little play area for younger kids which is perfect for them & seperate from the bigger kids area
Hands down the best kids science museum I’ve ever been to! It has the perfect combo of play and learning! It’s a fun time for the whole family! Even little kids will have something to do. My 1 yr old had an absolute blast!!!!
The Sciencenter is fun, interactive, and has a variety of exhibits. I was very impressed because they have an axolotl salamander aka Mexican Walking Fish. My kids enjoyed the 2 hours we spent there especially the playground. This would be better with some exhibit upgrades and a snack bar.
Its around $8/person for barely any hands on learning. They have too many theatre based learning centers which are barely, if ever used. The young childrens place is nice, but definately lacking in the tactile department. I go two times a year with my boys hoping they have new things but am always disappointed.
Really fun place to bring kids. They have things to do for all ages. There is a designated section for younger kids that had its own for, so you can let them roam and play without worrying about them running off. There is a really cool outside playground as well. Really affordable as well, compared to other childrens museums.Downside, there is no on site food options, but they do allow you to bring your own. That being said... The Ithaca Brewing Co is only a 5 minute drive away, they have great food and are awesome with kids!
My kids had a great time. They really love playing with all the different things around the facility. They loved petting the snakes for the first time also. We will definetly return & tell our friends
The experience is so much fun when you want to learn more! The staff is super nice. Thank you for keeping people entertained & staying safe during COVID!
This is our home away from home. There are so many interactive exhibits, my little ones have different stuff to try all the time, and I can either kick back or get thoroughly engaged, depending on what Im up for. The staff is super lovely and helpful, and its always clean and inviting (even the restrooms). Love it.
The place is great for any ages. My kids are 12 and they had so much fun. The people who work their also very nice. One of my girls forgot her glasses while we were there. Next day I called from Canada, where we were vacationing and they packed it for us and shipped it to our home in California. By the time we came back from vacation, the box was waiting for us.Thank you very much!
Its science! Great place for family fun. Kids over 10 likely wont be too into it. I took my nieces here over the summer when they came to visit. Age 4 and 9. The oldest enjoyed it, but it was the group participation/discussion, and doing things together that made it enjoyable for her.
Fun exhibits for whole family. Mini golf is cool too. Challenging course.
I loved this place as a kid. They always had changing exhibits so there was always something new to see. My favorite thing there hands down was the water dam with the rubber ducks.The outdoor area was great for running around and getting your engery out. There were also a couple of small live creatures on display that they would sometimes take out and show you.It is a great family experience and I recommend going here.
This is a really great hand on center to bring young kids too. Pretty much every exhibit is hand on. A few are in rough shape and could use some attention but it does not take away from the overall experience. Prices are fair and it does not seem to get too crowded on weekends.
Had my sons birthday party here, the staff were patient and made the whole experience so much fun
I love the science center. It makes science very fun and exciting. There are many activities, and animals! There is also a big playground, and a gift shop. Nothing is wrong with the science center. I totally recommend going
Arrived on a Sunday afternoon. Quite busy. Was a fun experience for the little ones but teens would become quickly bored. Had a bit of a romper room daycare feel to it. Had some cool reptiles and amphibians which I wasnt expecting.
Our boys (13 & 9) just loved this place. Its wonderfully interactive. The displays are engaging and amusing. It was nice to go somewhere that almost every station was functioning. We wish we had more time to spend here.
This was a great place to visit, even as an adult! Had a lot of fun and enjoyed the interactive, informational exhibits offered.
Lots of things for kids to do, from ages 2-99. From live animals to science oriented games, you can easily spend 2-3 hours without ever getting bored. Love the outdoor area to let the kids get some real wiggles out, while the recycle/recreation area lets them reimagine new things out of discarded materials. Well worth the price of admission.
Clean, good parking, always changing inside activities for children. Great value for a days adventure. Provides a room for you to bring your own Lunch. Staffed by volunteers so some sections may not be offered each visit.
You could spend a week here and your child would not get bored. So many displays and activities for any interest or skill. Safe and clean atmosphere.
This is a great place to take your kids. It is a lot of fun and interesting and adults can learn as well. It is near the lake the lake thats up in Ithaca and Cayuga Lake is absolutely awesome and great to take a kayak out on if you want a wild ride. LOL the Ithaca area is amazing for waterfalls, shopping, learning about other cultures, Im going to college. They have the best veterinary hospital in the world.
Great place for young kids. We have a membership and they change up the activities so they experience something new every time we go. They are very strict on the no food or drink rule so moms leave your coffee in the minivan.
Amazing place with amazing activities. Their exhibits change a few times a year. Always fun to see the new exhibits. Love the outdoor play area for all ages as well as an outdoor toddler play area.
I started coming here when i was very young and even now i still enjoy the sciencenter. there is always something for everyone, and exhibits change a lot, so you get a different experience every time. safe, educational, great for families and people of all ages. highly reccomend.
My children did really enjoyed to learn about science here. A lot of of hands-on exhibits but some were not child-friendly. Some apparatus were dangerous for the children and there were no staffs to look for the kids.
The best place in the worlds for kids!! Endless, intelligent, super fun, interactive exhibits.
This place is amazing for children and adults! They have many different interactive things to do! The staff is extremely helpful and educated! I also love all the artwork that is outside in the parking lot, its a mosaic and its absolutely stunning!
Liked this place very much, there were some really neat exhibits. We loved the water exhibit and the big blue building blocks. We weren’t able to do the outside part because of the weather but are definitely looking forward to it next time we are in town!
Awesome spot anytime but especially winters and rainy days. We go about once a month and never get through the whole place in one visit. If you have a toddler this is a great place to meet for play dates!
My husband and our 16 month old had a blast. We were there for about 3 hours and probably could have stayed longer. Its fun for the entire family.
I have a 1.5 and a 2.5 year old. They both LOVED the science center! Getting to interact with all the stations makes it that much more fun! I only wish there was one of these closer to where I live!
My wife and I have taken the kids here multiple times the past 2 years. We are members and we get our money worth for sure!!! I have a 5, 3 and 12 yr. old. All of them have fun from the live animals and a you can pet tide pool, to the hundreds of other exhibits on display, there is always something new to see or do!!!!
Boredom sunk in so we decided to explore our options as a family in the cold of winter. The science center seemed to be the logical choice. The place was easy to spot from the highway and plenty of parking. Upon arrival we were greeted with a friendly gentleman at the desk. He was very helpful explaining everything from price to giving a map of the place (great concept). I came in thinking were going to spend an hour Maby and that it was for the kids and us as parent would be bored. Wrong.We spent 2 and a half hours here and for the majority of it, the kids were trying to pry us away from the interactive displays and on to the next. And just when you think you seen it all, they have a gift shop with even cooler things, greeting you on your way out. Awesome.
One of the best places for kids to learn about science concepts. Every item in display is interactive and covers wide range of topics from physics,biology to English. Two floors full of awesomeness. Be prepared to spend at least half a day with your young ones here. There is also an outdoor play ground with many activities. There is a cafeteria but no food available for purchase. There is a papa Jones just 2 minutes walk. You can reenter the place if you go out for lunch. Lots of parking place available. The store has lots of interesting books and toys for kids.
The exhibits are awesome for explorers of all ages, but the under 12 demographic is definitely over-represented. You may feel out of place if your party is adults only. Awesome gift shop!
First time there. It was ok. There were quite a few exhibits that were broken or needed some repairs. Elderly women at front desk was not very happy or friendly. Some flyers were outdated, exhibits advertised were already over. Interactive showings were not displayed on front desk with appropriate times. Our grandsons 6yrs. and 3yrs. did enjoy themselves though.
Just fantastic for kids and adults alike. Much better kept up than most science and childrens museums Ive been to. Staff is friendly, exhibits are interesting. Well worth the $8 entry fee
Had a great time here loved the water dam blocks
This is a fun museum for kids. Our two year old loved it. It wasnt nearly as engaging for adults as some other childrens museums I have been to. Worth checking out for the kids.
This is a great place for the whole family. You can spend the whole day there. We had kids from age 5 to 16 and everyone enjoy being there. The adults had a good time too.
Great place if you have young children. Took my young cousin how is 13 but she didnt find is as entertaining as some of the younger children. But still a great learning experience to open young childrens minds.
Really nice place to take young kids. Lots of hands on exhibits, plenty of fun things to do, and kids dont even know theyre learning because theyre having such a good time.
Great place for kids! Fun for adults as well! Teachers won’t want to miss the gift shop for educational stuff to take back to their classrooms!
My boys love the sciencenter. We were able to get outside and play the drums. They love the water based exhibits on the first floor. Great fun!
Fabulous day with the kids. Lots to do in a small space both inside and outside. Staff were very friendly, helpful and spent their time with all the kids. We will be returning in the future
The Ithaca Science Center is a community treasure. Hands on is the focus of learning and exploring all things science. There are large areas for infants through the early years. Older children have special areas too. People of all ages can learn more science at this center. There are lots of volunteers to help with everything. The outside is a great as the inside.
Nice little Museum to take children to. Theres a fun play section with lots of toys including a water-table, a big Lite-Brite wall where kids can play with multi colored pegs, and several other activities. Outside they have a playground for use when the weather is nice. There are science demonstrations which are really fun and interesting. One of the best things about the Sciencenter is that if you have a membership to other museums in New York (including the extremely inexpensive Binghamton Discovery Center), you can get in to this Museum and many others for free which makes it a great destination on a rainy day.
We had people in our group from 3 to 69-years-old, and everyone had a great time! Its a really neat spot. Definitely a great way to spend the afternoon.
Nice place to go but felt there wasnt very much to do for younger children around 2
It is a nice place for toddlers to probably age 9. My 11 and 12 year olds were bored fast. Hands on is geared for the little ones. The miniture golf course is not handy cap friendly (wheelchairs). There is a ramp to the delivery doors only, then terminates in to stairs. It does have an elevator to get to the second floor. The amphibian room was nice, but the exhibits were to high up for anyone in wheelchair, or not able to utilize step stools. $8.00 each for entrance fee was high, just to watch your kids.
What a wonderful place to learn and discover .
Rather limited due to covid but when it is fully open it is more than worth the trip. Our whole family, ranging from age six to age sixty four finds it interesting.
Great place to bring kids of all ages. My two year old daughter had a blast. Amazing value for the very low cost of admission.
I love this place because my sons had so much fun there. Plenty of hands on exhibits and outdoor activities. Staff was friendly and cost was very reasonable.
My daughter enjoyed our visit. Several of the exhibits and activities were out of order, but she didnt seem to mind. The outdoor playground in particular was nice.
There really wasnt that much to do, and a lot of things were either broken, dirty, or taped off like at a crime scene? The only nicely kept space was the gift shop where you could buy things. Youd think with a yearly membership of $85 itd be state of the art, or at least clean.
A great place for kids. Whenever your kids are bored, thats the place you can go. Sciencenter has somethings for every kid. The only wish is some toys like the train track could be get updated as some parts are missing.
Great place to take children, it really teaches a lot about the world, biology and physics. Fun dam building water table and an attached playground with sound wave demonstrations. More than worth the entry fee or a membership.
What an awesome experience for children of all ages! Highly recommend! If you become a member, you can get discounts at other childrens places around the country.
Great place to take the kids for hours of entertainment. We went there twice on a family trip to Ithaca. My 5 year old twin daughters had a fantastic time.
They are great. Especially for low income familys to be able to have fun. If you get Snap bring your card (with your picture) and you and your family can get in for $1.
Had an absolutely wonderful time. Only complaint my kids had was that they wished there had been a slide on the playground. We cant wait to go back.
Super fun place to take the kids. Loved the funnel that you placed coins down and building dams! Would love to come back next time Im in New York!
A lot of activities - indoors and outdoors, toys, a little zoo, petting pool. Very helpful volunteers, great gift store. Cant imagine anything better for toddlers and pre-schoolers.
We all really like the sciencecenter, and o would normally give it five stars for both quality and value. However, it seems like a lot of the usually permanent displays are no longer here, and some are showing a considerable amount of wear. I hope that once the traveling exhibit moves out, some of these classics are returned.
This place will never get old. Took the little cousin and I dont know who had more fun! Him or myself!
A great place to take kids for some fun and learning. We all had a blast.
Fabulous day entertainment for my kids. We really enjoyed our visit. The staff was great. They gave personal small group presentations that were really hands on.
A fun and educational place to have a great time with your kids! Some pretty amusing exhibits for both adults and children! Has a toodler room as well!
Always a good time! They had a cool wine chocolate and science event that we attended tonight. The exhibits rotate a few times per year.
Friendly atmosphere. A lot of neat things for kids and adults. Will be frequenting with my kid.
Our grand daughter had a ball, great science hands-on experiments, great play yard, everything is geared to teach even 4 yr olds, even the adults can enjoy.
You can almost see the gears turning in their heads as kids engage in the cool exhibits. Great way to spend a couple hours or more with your kids.
My girls are 6 & 8 and had fun here. We were able to spend about 3 hrs here including the outdoor playground area
Very fun and exciting for our 3 yo he loved it. I also loved it.
They really need to update all of the attractions as alot of the place is broken or out of order. There are rotting boards on the playground, witch had nothing going on other than the run around. All n all not impressed for the coin it cost to get it the place
Took my 3 and 1 year old and was able to actually sit down for a few minutes. Thank you, Sciencenter.
Great place for kids!
Worth ever penny to visit, each and every time. We love it so much, we plan to get our 2 year old a membership despite living over an hour away.
We love taking our boy here. Educational and fun. Does need some fresh interactive expiriences.
Great place for younger kids. Changes all the time. Hands on experience.
A great place to spend the day with families. There are so many activities to do both inside and outside. Everything was very clean and well put together.
So much to learn and explore and have fun with. Adults have fun here too!! Weve been here several times and will return many more times. Always changing things up too. Fair priced.
The Science Center is a very friendly and hands on place for all ages and is very welcoming.. your family and friends will enjoy themselves start to finish..the staff is knowledgeable of what they have their..and when youre exploring and activities are done there gift shop it has lots of cool and interesting toys that will leave you with Unforgettable memories so please when you have time will want to do something family fun and oriented the science center in Ithaca is the place to go
Took the grandkids for a day and it was very entertaining and educational for them. They also had live animal displays in the reptile area as well as a saltwater display
Great mix of activities and things to learn about my boys had a great time cant wait to go back post covid when everything is open
Very cool science center for the kids, exhibits on renewable energy, nano particles, a projected dynamic topographic map on a sand table. The family really enjoyed it!
Great place to take kids, young adults, and even adults. Something for everyone. If you go there a lot I recommend getting a membership, it will save you quite a bit of money.
The Sciencenter is a great place for your kids, and adults to maybe! There are lots of fun hands on activities as well as fun exhibits!
Excellent place for kids. Our 6 and 7 year olds loved it. Price is fair, place is clean and well kept. Easily spend 2 to 4 hours with the kids. Highly recommend.
So happy everything is open back up and you get the full experience again.
Great place for kids. Nice outdoor playground. You can stay for almost an entire day. No place to eat, so bring lunch.
Very cool hands on museum. I love the tidepool touch tank and the animal room. Staff are awesome. Great place to volunteer!
Great place for kids up to 10 years old, older kids might be a little bored. Membership is worth it, just for the reciprocal entry at other places like the science museum in Syracuse, or science museum on Boston.
A great place to go to get children interested in and loving learning and science. Seemingly endless exhibits and fun. Definitely recommend.
Amazing place!!! So fun and interactive. DO NOT GO THERE EXPECTING TO DROP OFF KIDS OR IGNORE THEM AND BE ON YOUR PHONES!!!!This is a real place of learning and science, volunteers and friendly faces make it even nicer.MY ONLY PROBLEM IS WITH ALL THE SELFISH ENTITLED DBAGS THAT COME TO YELL AT THE STAFF OR COMPLAIN ABOUT ABSOLUTLEY NOTHING.other than that Id have to say that it is one of my, if not the most favorite places on earth.
Such a great place for kids. So much fun even for the parents.
Took my son here for his 2nd birthday. He loved it. There is always enough entertainment here for all ages.
Will never bring my child here. They have a dont care policy on whether or not sex offenders can go there. They are even allowed to have a membership. This is a place where children go all the time and they allow this to happen no way!!! They should be more strict on this.
A real treasure in the Ithaca, ny community. Applied science exhibits for the very young and the young at heart. It is not just a rainy day activity, member passes make this hands on museum accessible.
Great staff warm and friendly. Prefect for kiddos to learn and explore while having fun. Worth every penny
Brought my daughter here she had a blast.
We had so much fun as a family, learning while having a great time. The kids dont even know how very educational it is!
Great place for kids and adults! My grandson had a great time learning and was sound asleep on the way home!
My kids enjoy going to the sciencenter, i love watching each of their reaction to the different things they can explore, my little Kings....😄😉😍
The Sciencenter is a Great place for families with young children. They have lots of interactive displays for children of all ages.
Great place for kids to be kids and explore and learn in a safe, interactive and comfortable setting, with awesome outdoor playground in warmer months and really fun and interesting rotating exhibits
This Sciencenter is great, with a ton of fun things for the kids to get their hands ALL over. They are sure to keep busy all day and complain when it is time to go home!
Entertaining ways to learn about science! Information is presented in a fun, interactive way, its a nice way to spend an afternoon. Cant wait to come back in the summer!
Very kid friendly. Lots to do without being over stimulated. Very clean and lots of rest spots for parents. Will return.
Great as usual. currently on thursday they have late hours, which can be good
Great covid protocols in place while still allowing fun. Mini golf was great!
A great place to spend a few hrs with the kids. Lots of things to explore and get hands on experience.
A great museum for kids of all ages. Take the Carl Sagan solar system walk and get your passport! Also the mini golf.
Toddlers and kids will find this place fascinating. There is a lot to discover and its all well maintained. Staff was warm and helpful.
Cheap, engaging, interactive and fun, the sciencenter does not disappoint. Bring your kids or even take your SO for a fun and informative date!
Family favorite. Great place to take kids on a day off school. Lots of hands on fun learning for every age group.
Great place for kids of all ages. Young children can explore and older children can learn science in a fun way.
A wonderful place for kids to play, have fun, learn, and experience science in creative ways. This place is highly recommended for any family.
Such a great place for kids of all ages. Worth the trip from Syracuse, would definitely be members if we were local.
Great place to take the kids. Lots to do and to learn. Very fun time for all.
My 3 year olds favorite place to go. So many fun educational things to do she never gets tired of going.
My 2yo and I enjoyed playing with the different hands on exhibits. We had a great time.
Total reviews rating 4.7
199 Reviews for Sciencenter 2023:
Review №1
2022-02-26Its nice for one time visit to show your kids how science works. Not literally science, its basically fun science, like the air pressure, and light etc. You can touch some rare fish and snakes too. Its really fun for seeing the creativity in the kids and makers of the center. I liked it. There are sanitizer booths everywhere. Its real nice.
Review №2
2021-06-16It is a wonderful place more geared towards all elementary aged kids. My kids had an amazing time. We also enjoyed playing mini golf. Though it was a little hard for little kids but every hole was science based and very interesting. Overall a great place to spend a few hours with young kids.
Review №3
2022-05-05My kids are young and one is on the spectrum. The age appropriate area was nice and it had a door. It was frustrating that people would come the in to use the bathroom and leave the door open. It only take a second for your kid to runaway. I would suggest bringing someone to help. Lots of hands on activity and lots of space.
Review №4
2022-01-21As a kid, I really love the Sciencenter when I visited there, mainly during my days in school for a nice field trip. But now, years later after so long, I say the Sciencenter is well worth it after I payed them a visit today. The exhibits are incredible, the way on how it looks is truly amazing and I also love on how it mixed in education with a nice fun nature to it which results in a combination thats well, fun and educational. I say, definitely pay them a visit if you havent yet if your either in the Ithaca area or in a different part of the Central New York area. Or most likely both .
Review №5
2021-11-10We have been to a few science centers with our kid and we werent looking forward to anything spectacular here given it was a frigid day for outdoor activity and we needed an outlet for the toddlers energies. We were surprised by what this little place had to offer, not only in terms of the variety of science and technology, but also the quality of what was made available. The whole experience was immersive and I would highly recommend this for any toddler from Pre-K through third grade.
Review №6
2022-03-22Always good to entertain my kids for a few hours even at 8ish yes old. The number of attractions/stations has dropped since COVID but still fun for all. Mini golf is a highlight and so is the outside play area. If your kids are approaching 8-10 years old then they are likely too old to fully enjoy everything but still will have some fun. When my kids were 1-5 we spent days upon days here.
Review №7
2022-01-23Absolutely loved this place! Both of my children (4 y.o and 18 months) had a blast and so did I. Extremely interactive and you could easily spend all day there if you dont rush.
Review №8
2022-03-10The Sciencenter is amazing! It is great for all ages, with many different types of interactive displays. We went last week and my fifteen year old son enjoyed it just as much as he did when he was three. I feel grateful we have such a wonderful resource in our community.
Review №9
2022-02-26Always such a wonderful experience. Everyone is friendly. The staff is very helpful and kind. Ive never had a bad experience here! Its fun to visit for kids and the adults who go with them get a pretty fun time too!
Review №10
2022-06-21Amazing place. Perfect for kids of all ages. Stayed 4 hours and kids still didn’t want to leave. We also appreciated you could bring your own food and drink in