Sciencenter, Science museum in Ithaca, United States
Sciencenter is a science museum in Ithaca where visitors interact with more than 200 hands-on exhibits covering physics, engineering, biology, and environmental topics. The displays allow people to experiment directly and explore how scientific concepts work in practice.
The museum was founded in 1983 as a hands-on learning center for the local community. Over time it expanded its reach by creating traveling exhibitions that now tour across the United States.
The museum serves as a gathering place for families and school groups seeking hands-on learning away from traditional classrooms. Visitors of all ages come to experiment freely and discover how science shapes the world around them.
The museum is located in downtown Ithaca and is designed to be accessible to visitors with varying interests and abilities. Plan to spend several hours exploring the different exhibition areas at your own pace.
The museum operates mobile traveling exhibitions, including Mobilab, which bring hands-on learning experiences to communities across the country. Visitors can design and test vehicles in this innovative traveling format.
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