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Visitor tip
The planetarium is the highlight and worth the additional $5 fee—reviewers specifically praised the knowledgeable guides and actual star visibility. Confirm shows are running before visiting, as some visitors experienced cancellations.
Best time
Visit on a weekday if possible. Weekend crowds (especially during special events like Rockin' the Dome on Saturday evenings) may not justify the admission price given the limited exhibit count.
Visitor tip
For young children under 5, the museum may not provide enough engagement to justify the $50+ family admission cost. The exploration zone is limited, and many exhibits require reading/interaction skills beyond toddler level.
About miSci | Museum of Innovation & Science
Educational exhibits & special events. All-ages exhibits, planetarium shows & special events offered in this interactive museum.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Science Center
- Location
- Schenectady, New York
- Highlights
- Planetarium shows, historic collections, Rockin' the Dome events
- Weekend Hours
- Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Sept-May)
- Membership
- Available
What visitors say
We paid $55 for 2 adults and child. My 7 year old liked it ok, but I found it very boring . Many of the exhibits didn't work. We paid an extra $15 to for a what we thought was a going to be a planetarium show. Instead they showed an…
A cool place to take kids and learn how physics work, see some old GE history of Schenectady, or have fun with a date for an hour or so. I really appreciate how much this place appears to be embedded in more niche interests as well (I…
Limited exhibits. Dated exhibits. We visited on Valentines day. It cost $50 for two adults and one 11 month old. We used almost all of the exhibits within an hour. There was ice cream and crafts, for an additional charge. A cool wind…
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Did You Know?
- miSci features a planetarium with shows run at 12 p.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. on all open days, with planetarium guides described as incredibly knowledgeable and friendly
- The museum hosts 'Rockin' the Dome' special events on Saturday evenings (5:30-8:30 p.m.) combining gallery access with laser shows
- miSci includes historic General Electric (GE) collections, reflecting Schenectady's industrial heritage and the city's role in GE's history
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