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| - There's so much to love about this place. It's a special place and, truly, one of Cleveland's premiere attractions. If you think it's just for kids, think again. The Great Lakes Science Center will inspire curiosity in anyone, regardless of age, and I guarantee you'll learn something new. Let's break it down:
LOCATION: Right on Lake Erie...doesn't get better than that. It's right between the Rock Hall and Cleveland Browns Stadium, so there's plenty nearby to see and do. The entire area comes alive during the warm weather months. There is a small marina for paddle boat rentals and, from what I hear, a new dining location near the Rock Hall. It's easy to access the GLSC. The RTA Waterfront Line goes right past so it's convenient to access the GLSC, as well as other downtown locations. There's plenty of parking...an underground garage that's attached, as well as parking on the pier and on the street. This is one of my favorite spots in all of Cleveland.
EXHIBITS: the exhibits from the NASA Glenn center moved to the Science Center and they are fantastic. Amazing artifacts (including a moon rock!), hands-on exhibits and fascinating information about space exploration. Honestly, I think that alone is worth the price of admission but there's way more. There are exhibits on health and biomedical engineering, as well as an entire floor of interactive learning opportunities across a wide variety of STEM topics. During warm weather months, there is an outdoor space with more hands-on learning. The Polymer Palace gives kids the opportunity for more physical learning: jumping in a ball pit, climbing on a playset, playing dress up, and more. The GLSC runs special exhibits, although when I was there last, they were still setting up for the next one. I've seen exhibits ranging from a display of baseball memorabilia to Titanic artifacts. The special exhibits are always interesting and fun.
OMNIMAX: the movies that show here are an extra charge but well worth the cost. Seeing a movie in that format is truly an experience and the Science Center offers a selection of interesting films.
THE MATHER: during warm weather months, the GLSC offers tours of the Steamship William Mather, a massive Great Lakes freighter that hauled cargo throughout the region. It's docked on Lake Erie, behind the Science Center. You can tour the entire ship and see everything from the cargo areas to the living quarters.
STAFF: plenty of friendly and knowledgeable staff on hand to answer questions and provide help.
COST: I've always bought a membership, which gets us unlimited access to the GLSC and the Mather. I find the membership to be quite affordable with a lot of great "freebies", like a one-time use parking voucher and Omnimax tickets.
IN CLOSING: I don't have a bad thing to say about the Great Lakes Science Center. They have created a wonderful experience that is as enjoyable for families as it is for people without kids. If you've never been there, go ASAP.
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