Great Lakes Science Center - Cleveland, OH
N 41° 30.453 W 081° 41.790
17T E 441874 N 4595336
One of the country's largest interactive science museums is located near the shore of Lake Erie.
Waymark Code: WM8MTE
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 04/20/2010
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Cleveland's North Coast Harbor is home to a truly impressive collection of tourist destinations, including The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Steamship William G. Mather, and Cleveland Browns Stadium. And situated directly in the middle of them all is the Great Lakes Science Center.
The Great Lakes Science Center features an extensive collection of hands-on science exhibits (listed in the hundreds - the exhibits and program areas alone cover approximately 65,000 square feet), an OMNIMAX Theater, a 150-foot tall wind turbine (located on the front lawn of the museum), and the new NASA Glenn Visitor Center. Also associated with the museum is the Steamship William G. Mather, a permanently moored, 618 foot Great Lakes freighter (tours available).
The museum has an attached 500-car indoor parking facility.
Name: Great Lakes Science Center
Location/Address:
601 Erieside Ave.
Cleveland, OH US
44114
Telephone Number: (216) 694-2000
Web Site: [Web Link]
Type/Specialty: Hands-on science eshibits, natural environment of the Great Lakes
Educational programs: Many, including summer science camps
Theater: OMNIMAX
Hours of operation: Daily 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Admission Fee: General adult admission: $9.95; additional fees for theater and special exhibits
Gift Shop: yes
Cafe/Restaurant: Yes
Other Features: Steamship William G. Mather, located near other famous attractions
Agency/Ownership: Not listed
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