4.5Cincinnati Museum Center(1.834 reviews) - You Could Spend All Day Here Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Natural History Museums • Science Museums • Children's Museums • History Museums
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COSI, the #1 Science Museum in the Country as voted by USA Today’s 10Best, is an esteemed science center that has delighted Central Ohio, with all things science for 58 years, inspiring interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) topics and delivering our experiential, "hands-on fun" brand of learning. As a trusted educational resource for families, schools and community partners, COSI is an essential element of our community, engaging more than one million people annually through onsite, offsite and online experiences.See more..
4.0Great Lakes Science Center(656 reviews) - A Brilliant Place - A Must Visit Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Speciality Museums • Science Museums
Great Lakes Science Center makes science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) come alive for more than 300,000 visitors a year through hundreds of hands-on exhibits, exhibitions, the Cleveland Clinic DOME Theater, Steamship William G. Mather, daily science demonstrations, seasonal camps, and more. We're home to the NASA Glenn Visitor Center, where you’ll find an awesome space experience with galleries, interactive exhibits, fascinating artifacts and amazing NASA media. Visit The Cafe, located on the lower level of Great Lakes Science Center. See spectacular views of North Coast Harbor as you enjoy delicious meals and nutritious snacks, including oven-baked homemade pizza, hand-crafted sandwiches, homemade soups and seasonal salads. Burgers, chicken tenders, hot dogs and fries are always available as well! Don’t forget to stop at the Cleveland Clinic DOME Theater concession stand located on the main level for fresh popped popcorn, theater candy and assorted beverages.See more..
4.5Boonshoft Museum of Discovery(423 reviews) - Hours of blast for young kids Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Science Museums
The Boonshoft Museum is the premier destination for family learning in the Miami Valley. It is a natural history museum, science center, children's museum, planetarium, observatory and zoo!See more..
4.5Armstrong Air & Space Museum(340 reviews) - Lunar Love… just over the moon. Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Science Museums
The year was 1969 and the mood was as high as the man on the moon. Neil A. Armstrong had done what no man had done before him. From his hometown of Wapakoneta, across the United States, and around the world, people wanted to honor his feat.The Apollo 11 crew had completed the greatest journey in human history putting men on the moon and setting the course for the future of the nation's space program.The impact of that journey is still felt in Wapakoneta today. Businesses and streets in the community reflect the pride the city has in its native son, the first person to walk on the moon.On July 20, 1969, Ohio governor James Rhodes proposed a museum as a monument to the achievements of not only Armstrong but "all Ohioans who have attempted to defy gravity," as well as to the history of the space program itself.After the state of Ohio pledged $500,000 for the museum, Governor Rhodes challenged the local community to match, dollar for dollar, the funds to build the facility. "Neil Armstrong is the man of the century and we want to perpetuate his achievements here in Ohio," Rhodes said.Wapakoneta residents met that challenge head on. Businesses and individuals alike donated to the cause. Even school children saved their pennies and nickels in order to take part in this once-in-a-lifetime project.When the governor returned to Wapakoneta, he was presented with a check for $528,313.55. Citizens of Wapakoneta had raised over half of the total cost.Plans for the museum were unveiled during the groundbreaking ceremony in 1970. The design was unique. Earth was mounded around the steel-reinforced concrete building, giving the building the semblance of being underground. Designed to accommodate the Astro Theater for multimedia film and sound presentations, the central sphere dominates the entire complex. The fifty-six feet wide dome enhances the futuristic moon-base design.On July 20, 1972, three years to the day after Neil Armstrong's walk on the moon, the Armstrong Air and S...See more..
4.5Ohio Glass Museum(63 reviews) - Ohio Glass Museum: A History of Glass Making Sunday: Science Museums
Beautiful glass pieces on display, part self guided, and part docent led. Lots to learn about the glass industry in this area and the history of glass blowing. Lucky for us, they have resumed the glass blowing demonstrations. The woman blowing the glass was very knowledgeable and really did a great job explaining what she was doing. Anchor Hocking Glass is made here in Lancaster, Ohio. There is a gift shop to purchase glass of all kinds there. Entrance fees are also reasonable.See more..
3.0Akron Fossils & Science Center(32 reviews) - In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth Sunday: Spent 2-3 hours Science Museums
Akron Fossils & Science Center is a 501-c(3) nonprofit which exists to provide visitors of all ages with balanced, affordable, and hands-on educational opportunities to explore the science of the world past, present, and future. We are more than a science center; we are a community of people dedicated to making learning fun and meaningful. We believe the best way to learn science is to experience it and this philosophy guides everything we do. At the Akron Fossils & Science Center, visitors are provided with a variety of educational options, including guided tours, presentations, and activities. There is also an outdoor adventure park with a zip line, included with admission. Located inside the Akron Fossils & Science Center is the Creation Education Museum, a set of exhibits that explore the relationship between science and the Bible. Guests are welcome to walk through the Creation Education Museum at their own pace or with a guide who can answer their questions.See more..
The Cummings Center for the History of Psychology collects, preserves, provides access to, and interprets the historical record of psychology and related human sciences. The Center houses the Archives of the History of American Psychology, the National Museum of Psychology and the Institute for Human Science and Culture.See more..
5.0Spi(13 reviews) - Wonderful experience for Children of any age. Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Science Museums • Children's Museums
Staff was friendly and helpful and the facilities were well maintained and Clean. Spent more than two hours and the children were non-stop exploringSee more..
I never knew there was Cold War activity in Miamisburg. We were so intrigued by the exhibits here, and then met a gentleman who had actually worked there--his picture is on the exhibits. He had some interesting stories. The exhibits have hands -on activities, so kids are easily engaged in learning this history. Photos help the viewer imagine what this area looked liked during the Cold War era.See more..
4.5John Glenn Astronomy Park(8 reviews) - The Special Talk Was Great Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 1-2 hours Science Museums • Observatories & Planetariums
We went when they were giving a night talk here, with many telescopes. It was interesting, we learned much, and had the opportunity to look through several telescopes. They don't have a lot of parking, so to be assured of a parking space, go to their website and reserve a spot (free). Also, if it's too cloudy to hold the talk, they will tell you on the website, so be sure to check before you go. Highly recommend! (But if there is no talk being given, there's nothing to see or do--unless you have a telescope of your own, then it would be a good place to set up and see the night skies.)See more..
4.5Boonshoft Museum of Discovery(7 reviews) - A great small hands one children's discovery museum Spent 1-2 hours Natural History Museums • Science Museums • Children's Museums
A nice indoor place for children preschool and older to explore and learn through hands on, age appropriate activities. Easy for a parent with a toddler or baby to manage to let their older child(Ren) enjoy. Perfect indoor fun activity during the cold months or a rainy/stormy day!See more..
