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Visitor tip
The museum has a dedicated toddler/little kid play area separate from main exhibits, making it excellent for children under 5. Staff are noted as exceptionally friendly and helpful with recommendations for age-appropriate activities.
Visitor tip
Don't miss the submarine exhibit—it's consistently highlighted as the most memorable and engaging interactive experience for kids across age groups, so prioritize it during your visit.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Science Center & Nature Center
- Locations
- Greenville and Grifton, NC
- Admission
- Donation-based
- Hours
- Tuesday–Saturday 10am–4pm
What visitors say
This is an nice place to spend a afternoon or the day with your children. There are different workshops happening. I think the veterinarian pretend play area is well thought out and a lot of fun for the older kids. And the playroom…
What an amazing and interesting place. Another adult and I were just trying to waste some time before an appointment. This would be a wonderful place to bring my little nephew. There are so many interesting things. Almost everything is…
I am extremely disappointed with our experience. My students and I unfortunately visited the Greenville location! I booked this program because we were specifically told it was geared toward 5th-grade science standards and that the…
From 114 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- Operates on a donation-based admission model at both the Greenville Museum location and Contentnea Creek Nature Center, making science education accessible regardless of ability to pay
- Features a dual-location model combining indoor interactive exhibits at the Greenville location with outdoor nature trails at Contentnea Creek Nature Center that operate from sunrise to sunset
- Offers field trip programs specifically aligned with both North Carolina Essential Standards and Next Generation Science Standards, with expert educators available
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