Children's Museums

Toledo Museum Of Science

★★★★☆ 4.8 (203 reviews)

📍 Shadowlawn Dr, Toledo, OH 43609

🌐 www.toledozoo.org

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🕐 Hours

Monday	10 AM–1 PM
Tuesday	10 AM–1 PM
Wednesday	10 AM–1 PM
Thursday	10 AM–1 PM
Friday	10 AM–1 PM
Saturday	10 AM–1 PM
Sunday	10 AM–1 PM

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About Toledo Museum Of Science

Toledo Museum Of Science is a children's museum in Toledo, OH. The museum features a touch tank where visitors can pet live sturgeons, combining interactive education with direct animal contact experiences. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 203 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Zoo
Best For: All ages
Hours: Daily 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Zoo closes 5 p.m.)
Highlights: Polar Bears, Arctic Encounter, animal feeds and interactives
Parking: Free parking available at two locations

💡 Did You Know?

⭐The museum features a touch tank where visitors can pet live sturgeons, combining interactive education with direct animal contact experiences
⭐The museum houses a dedicated venomous snakes exhibit and arthropods area located on the upper floor, allowing visitors to safely observe dangerous species
⭐The facility includes a greenhouse area with exotic plants and free-roaming dart frogs, integrating live plant and animal ecosystems within the museum
⭐The museum building is described as more mobility-aid friendly than other zoo buildings, featuring an elevator and private accessible bathrooms
⭐The museum exhibits both taxidermied animals and live specimens across multiple themed rooms, including a jungle-themed taxidermy room and diorama displays

💬 What Visitors Say

💬Plan for at least 1.5-2.5 hours to fully explore the museum without rushing. Visitors consistently mention wishing they had more time, with highlights including the greenhouse with dart frogs, taxidermy dioramas, touch tank with sturgeons, arthropods area, and venomous snakes exhibits across multiple floors.
🕐Visit on a weekday (like Monday) or during non-peak times to enjoy the museum with fewer crowds. This building is notably less busy than other zoo areas even on weekends, allowing you to take your time at exhibits without feeling rushed.
💡The museum is more mobility-aid friendly than other zoo buildings with elevator access and private accessible bathrooms available. It's also cleaner and less congested, making it easier to navigate with mobility devices or strollers.
💡Don't skip this often-overlooked building—it contains an impressive variety of interactive exhibits including live animals you can touch (sturgeons in the touch tank), exotic plants, taxidermied specimens, snakes, frogs, fish, insects, and arachnids across multiple themed rooms.
💬Members Mornings offer Saturday and Sunday entry at 9 a.m. through October 31. Check the website for current exhibit status and any closures before visiting, as the museum uses a modern, well-maintained display system.