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Accessibility
Committed to creating a welcoming environment with several access programs to reduce barriers for diverse visitors; received 2025 Community Partner Award for commitment to inclusion and barrier-free experiences
Visitor tip
Take advantage of the dedicated toddler area and outdoor playground if visiting with young children; these spaces are specifically designed for younger visitors and mentioned frequently by families
Visitor tip
Ask staff for guidance on activity stations and learning objectives; reviewers noted that clearer signage or staff explanations would enhance the educational experience and help visitors understand what children are meant to learn at each exhibit
About Sciencenter
Children's museum with hands-on learning. Children's museum exploring science & nature, with interactive exhibits, education programs & camps.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Science Center
- Key Features
- 250+ interactive exhibits, live animals, engineering spaces, water play areas
- Notable
- AAM accredited; built by 2,200+ volunteers in early 1990s
- Programs
- Membership available; volunteer opportunities
What visitors say
We had a fantastic family visit to the Sciencenter in Ithaca, NY! It’s one of those places where both kids and adults can learn and have fun at the same time. The interactive exhibits kept all of us engaged, and the reptile pets were…
We brought our family with two kids and a teenager, and it was a great experience. We spent about an hour and a half exploring, but honestly could have stayed longer—there was plenty to do. The kids loved the hands-on activities and…
The kids loved it and are already begging to go again! As a parent, I just wish there was a little more guidance or signage for some of the activities, we weren’t always sure what the kids were supposed to do or what they were meant to…
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Did You Know?
- Sciencenter received the 2025 Community Partner Award for its commitment to inclusion and barrier-free experiences, demonstrating recognition for creating accessible science education
- The museum features over 250 interactive science exhibits, making it a large-scale hands-on learning facility with diverse content spanning multiple galleries including Energy, Build Space, and Watergates
- Sciencenter is launching a bilingual 'Bridges to Bioengineering' traveling exhibition in Spanish and English, expanding accessibility for Spanish-speaking families in the region
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