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Visitor tip
Birthday parties at WOW are highly praised and include hands-on experiments (like slime-making), lab coats for kids, staff assistance with setup/cleanup, and access to the main museum after the party. This is an excellent value option for celebrations.
Visitor tip
The museum encourages open exploration and curiosity without feeling overwhelming or overly structured — kids can touch exhibits and move at their own pace. This makes it ideal for younger children or those who don't do well with rigid schedules.
Best time
Plan a visit around special events like the WOW Into The Future event (August 22, 2026) or Golden State Pinball Festival (May 15-17, 2026) for enhanced activities, vendor participation, and community energy beyond standard exhibits.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Science Center
- Location
- Historic downtown Lodi, California
- Main Focus
- Energy, electricity, magnetism, optics
- Membership Available
- Yes
What visitors say
We stopped by the World of Wonders Science Museum for their birthday celebration and honestly had such a great time. WOW has always been a favorite for our family, but this event really brought the whole community together. The museum…
We had a birthday party for my 2 boys at the World of Wonders Science Museum today. Michelle did such a good job helping us with our birthday party. She helped me put all the decorations up, and she was so good with the kids during…
We attended a birthday party for a 7-year old, and the kids had a blast. They ran around trying different stations, spent lots of time and lots of creative play at the flight simulator, and thoroughly enjoyed their 'experiment' before…
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Did You Know?
- World of Wonders Science Museum hosts the Golden State Pinball Festival (May 15-17, 2026), an unusual integration of classic arcade gaming with science education
- The museum offers hands-on birthday party experiences where children wear lab coats and conduct guided science experiments like slime-making with customizable colors
- Summer Science Camp is priced at $299 for members and $349 for non-members for a 5-day program targeting ages 8-11
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