Great Lakes Science Center

Category: Science museum

Address: 601 Erieside Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114, USA

Phone: +12166942000

Opening hours

Sunday: 12–5PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 10AM–5PM

Wednesday: 10AM–5PM

Thursday: 10AM–5PM

Friday: 10AM–5PM

Saturday: 10AM–5PM

Reviews

Meg Huston

Oct 29, 2022

So much fun! Great for all ages. The dome theater was super cool.

Rob Mernone

Oct 29, 2022

iMax theater is very immersive and enjoyable to watch.

Polina Chernomorets

Oct 28, 2022

Great place to take kids to. We loved the movie theater as well as the fro yo robot!

Karen Taylor

Oct 24, 2022

Great fun place . Very kid oriented. Interesting

Thanks! Your review is awaiting moderation.

Questions & Answers

Do they have activities for 2 yyear olds?

Pamela Buttermore | Oct 31, 2018
Jason Johnson | Oct 31, 2018

They have activities for toddlers to senior citizens

Read More

I'm trying to purchase tickets, but their web site is not taking me to add a method of payment? Anyone know where this is at so I can purchase tickets?

Kimber Luoma | Oct 31, 2019
Patrick Johnston | Oct 31, 2019

We had to wait in line. Buy tickets there. My wife was having the same problem

Read More

what is price for kids and adult?

mayurika patel | Jul 2, 2022
Nicholas Dillon | Jul 2, 2022

16.95 adult. 13.95 child.

Read More

Do they allow purses

Linda Laszcz | Oct 30, 2021
Osama Kandah | Oct 30, 2021

Yes

Read More

Is there a big parking lot? We're traveling in a truck and 5th wheel totalling 50'.

Angela Porterfield | Oct 31, 2019
Glen Young | Oct 31, 2019

There is street parking and garage parking. I would say park on the street by the metres.

Read More

Is there a reason why there is nothing displayed about the science of Climate change/global warming?

Heike Robinson | Oct 31, 2019
Jacquie Chakirelis | Oct 31, 2019

Hi Heike- There are a few displays related to climate change at Great Lakes Science Center. Here are two to check out: 1. An Augmented Reality sandbox at the Science Center uses a 3-D camera, powerful software, a data projector and real sand to show how watersheds work and explains the serious nature and causes of harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie. Guests are able to create topography models by rearranging special sand to represent land formations, which are then augmented in real time by an elevation color map, topographic contour lines and simulated water. http://greatscience.com/explore/exhibits/out-ordinary-exhibits 2. The Oberlin College Enviromental Dashboard on the bottom level at Great Lakes Science Center. https://www.oberlin.edu/news/environmental-studies-students-key-players-cleveland-foundation-grant Please feel free to ask floor staff or box office staff to point you in the direction of other displays located around the museum.

Is the car thing open

KODEMON666 | Oct 31, 2019
Amy Chandler | Oct 31, 2019

Yes

Read More

Will you be open on Martin Luther King Day? And if is the Admission free.

Darlene Hopkins | Oct 31, 2019
Jacquie Chakirelis | Oct 31, 2019

Yes. Great Lakes Science Center is open on MLK day with free admission.

Read More

How much are tickets for 4 adults an 2 children

Stephanie Marsh | Oct 31, 2019
Erika Hakko | Oct 31, 2019

An adult ticket costs $16.95, and a youth ticket (ages 2-12) costs $13.95.. meaning it would cost around $95.70. However, if you plan on visiting more that once I would recommend looking into a membership. A family plus membership is $139.00 and includes free admission for 2 adults and up to 6 children. An additional adult membership can be purchased for $25/extra adult.

Read More

Is this place to big for a 2 year old ?

Lora Amos | Oct 31, 2018
Stacey Boehnlein | Oct 31, 2018

No that have thing for all ages.

Read More

Is it possible to get tickets at the entrance, or can you only get them online?

Solarwar Rigil | Oct 31, 2018
Rob Day | Oct 31, 2018

You can do ether

Read More

What days is the science museum free

Grace Clark | Oct 31, 2018
Jason Johnson | Oct 31, 2018

The Science Center is not free on any regular days. They usually have free admission on MLK day

Read More

Is it free?

Cheris Glinsey | Oct 31, 2017
Karen Langmeyer | Oct 31, 2017

No

Read More

Is there RV parking at the science center?

Rhonda Franklin | Oct 2, 2022
Ryan Wittenauer | Oct 2, 2022

There are lots located behind the science center and first energy stadium that are RV friendly I believe.

Read More

Do you have a summer campo for kids age 10-12 ?

Fidelia Vazquez | Jun 2, 2022
Gloria Mallia | Jun 2, 2022

I believe they do, check out their website.

Is the science center doing special hours for spring break? I saw they are closed Mondays but the website let me buy tickets for Monday March 28th.

endresh x | Apr 3, 2022
N8 B. | May 3, 2022

Masks have become "optional", if that matters.

Read More

Is the kids play area/ball pit still open, or closed due to Covid?

Becky Lampton Elsherif | Feb 2, 2022
Holly Gutter | Feb 2, 2022

The area is open and balls are available for the launcher, but the ball pit is closed due to COVID.

Read More

Are you guys currently closed? If not what is your hours???

Christina Valure | Feb 2, 2022
N8 B. | Feb 2, 2022

Pretty sure website says closed till 14th for general repairs. My son's been asking every other day.

Read More

Do they have a penny press in Great Lakes Science Center

Paul Fisher | Oct 30, 2021
Peter Stapleton | Oct 30, 2021

No sure

Read More

Would a 1.5 year old be too young to go?

Hannah Mathies | Oct 30, 2021
Brian Gay | Oct 30, 2021

I think he/she would still have a good time, there's plenty to see. A lot of it is very interactive, though. My three year old still had a great time.

Read More

On line bought tickets for noon, is it a 30 minute window for entry?

Michael Lehman | Oct 30, 2021
Johnny64ism | Oct 30, 2021

Was my first time so I don.t know best call n ask

Read More

Are you going to open Martin Luther king day 2021?

Jazzy Nieves | Oct 30, 2021
Jeff Poulin | Oct 30, 2021

No

How long is body

Coleen robertson | Oct 30, 2021
Melissa Holt | Oct 30, 2021

I think the sign said Jan 4?

Does the windmill near the Science Ctr. Ever move?

Charles Schmook | Oct 30, 2020
Rebecca Frank | Oct 30, 2020

Yes it does. We have seen it move multiple times

Read More

Would 2 kids (8 and 10) have more fun here or at the Childrens Museum of Cleveland.

Livia Greener | Oct 30, 2020
Bryan Bodjanac | Oct 30, 2020

I would personally say the science center would be better for kids getting into the double digits in age, but it depends on what they like to do and see. My wife and I are in our late 20's and we spend five hours at the science center the other day.

Read More

What’s the cost for Veterans?

Greg Foster | Oct 30, 2020
Erik Anderson | Oct 30, 2020

general admission is $17, half price for veterans. https://greatscience.com/visit/discounts-packages Just so you know, these questions are usually answered by Google maps users and not the organization you are trying to reach. I'm just a helpful citizen 😉

Has anyone been to the science center on a free day before? Is it super busy?

Sasha Holt | Oct 30, 2020
Michael Keller | Oct 30, 2020

I had the privilege of volunteering there a number of years ago, and it tends to be incredibly busy on no admission days.

Read More

Whens the free admission

Reene Campbell | Oct 30, 2020
Thomas Smith | Oct 30, 2020

Looks like they did one last June. https://greatscience.com/about/media-press/were-offering-free-admission-part-cuyahoga50-june-23 Other than that, MLK day as was mentioned appears to be the only other one.

Read More

Do you have moon soil or lunar dust in display?

Deepak Dakhore | Oct 31, 2019
Stacey Kasarda | Oct 31, 2019

I didn't see any

Read More

How much does it cost to visit the science center?

Jacqueline medina | Oct 31, 2019
Darlene Myers | Oct 31, 2019

$16.95 adults we don't have small children but I think children price was around $13.95 and they will validate your parking ticket so it will only cost $8 instead of $11

How much does it cost to get in .

Mary Davis | Oct 31, 2019
Karen Vassel | Oct 31, 2019

It's 16.95 for adults and 13.95 for kids 2-12.

How long does it normally take to go through the science center

Michael Willem | Oct 31, 2019
Frank Luther | Oct 31, 2019

Depending on how much you interact. We were there all day and did the theater also.

Read More

How much does it cost to get in the Science Center

Tameka Stewart | Oct 31, 2019
Shahidullah S M | Oct 31, 2019

$21 to enter science center, $10 for watching movie in dome theater. $26 for both tickets together.

Read More

Are the events and activities every day? Whats going on the week of March 25th thru March 29th.

Tammy Hutko | Oct 31, 2019
Jacquie Chakirelis | Oct 31, 2019

There are live science shows every day. The just opened a new exhibit called Vroom. Check out the show schedule at greatscience.com/Vroom

Read More

Is there any free days for Cleveland residents

Betty Urban | Oct 31, 2019
RealRentz | Oct 31, 2019

Yes. On Martin Luther King day. :)

Read More

Are there any free days like for Cleveland residents like the zoo rock and roll Hall of Fame

Betty Urban | Oct 31, 2019
Jacquie Chakirelis | Oct 31, 2019

The Science Center is free on MLK day and for NASA evenings about 4 times a year. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has a multi-million dollar grant from Key Bank that pays for the Cleveland residents free program.

Read More

How much does it cost

Wayne Sewell | Oct 31, 2019
K.H. E**** | Oct 31, 2019

The basic fee isn't too bad, around $10 bucks pp and parking was $8.75. We did do the IMAX, and we made sure everyone ate before going.

Read More

Is it open on Monday, December 31,2018 New Year's Eve?

Melanie Workman | Oct 31, 2019
Johan Paul | Oct 31, 2019

10AM-5PM

Read More

do you have a Rugosa/Horn Coral.

Dominic Harouff | Oct 31, 2019
Dean Cecconi | Oct 31, 2019

Not that I know of, try the aquarium or zoo...

Read More

What does it cost to get in

Peggy King | Oct 31, 2018
Jacquie Chakirelis | Oct 31, 2018

It depends. Factors include age and other discounts/add-ons. Go to http://greatscience.com/visit/hours-admission for details.

Read More

Will Science center open Monday 8th October?

lorenzo lipreri | Oct 31, 2018
Cynthia Deja | Oct 31, 2018

Yes.

Read More

Do you have a dinosaur exhibit going on now?

Charlene Mohr | Oct 31, 2018
Joshua Pocock | Oct 31, 2018

No.

How much is admission. Adults and a 11 month old

Valerie Bugg | Oct 31, 2018
Alexandria S. | Oct 31, 2018

16.95 for adults, children under 2 is free

Are you permitted to bring in outside food and or drinks?

Carolyn Kissel | Oct 31, 2018
Lisa Grabbe | Oct 31, 2018

Yes you can

Read More

How much is the parking

Cheryl Bennett | Oct 31, 2018
Bea R-S | Oct 31, 2018

8$ validated. There is another parking lot across the street from the stadium that's cheaper -6$, but you need cash.

Read More

Do they have activities for 6 year olds

Marie Fritzgerald | Oct 31, 2018
Dan Gilchrist | Oct 31, 2018

Coolest place for about 4 years old and up! All kinds of stuff very cool!

Read More

Any thing special going on right now

coleen robertson | Oct 31, 2018
Stacey Boehnlein | Oct 31, 2018

To on the web site for the science and they get you all the information

Read More

Is there a 0 gravity tank activity.

Gregby Camp | Oct 31, 2018
ramona jones | Oct 31, 2018

No

Read More

When is the next Titanic exhibit?

Yvonne Porter | Oct 31, 2018
Kyle Schwind | Oct 31, 2018

The new "traveling" exhibit is train science. Titanic is not there right now

Read More

Cost for seniors?

Bill Loomis | Oct 31, 2017
Ahmie Yeung | Oct 31, 2017

Seniors age 65+ get $2 off. General admission is $15 so $13 for seniors. Movie & Steamship Mather (steamship only open May-October) are additional cost, they offer bundled rates (i.e. $11 regular adult rate to just see a movie but save $6 off the total by getting general admission + movie for $20 regular adult rate, or all 3 for $23 regular adult rate - probably minus $2 off the bundle rate for seniors). My family have been Family Max members for years. Hope you have a great visit!

Read More

I see that the museum is a family-friendly place, which is great, but if I am visiting Cleveland for the weekend, would the museum have exhibits that would appeal to an adult for several hours too?

Christopher Adams | Oct 31, 2017
Amanda Stawicki | Oct 31, 2017

Christopher, there are many great exhibits for children and adults alike! It's an experience that you will enjoy!! ❤🖑

Read More

Do you have electric scooters or wheelchairsomething avaliable

Carol Krokoski | Oct 31, 2017
Carolyn Krokoski | Oct 31, 2017

Thanks everyone for the response. My grandchildren want to go and they want me to come. 😃

Read More

Thanks! Your answer is awaiting moderation.

Thanks! Your question is awaiting moderation.

Related Places