Rochester Museum and Science Center

Museum Rochester, New York, United States
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What to expect

The Rochester Museum & Science Center is a museum dedicated to community education in science, technology, and local history. The museum features interactive exhibits, including a giant globe and three-dimensional data projection system, a hurricane simulator, and an Electricity Theater with indoor bolts of musical lightning. It also has a collection of 1.2 million artifacts and offers various programs and activities for visitors, including a planetarium and a nature center. The museum is a great place for families to visit, with many hands-on exhibits and activities that are suitable for children. The Strasenburgh Planetarium offers shows such as 'Unveiling the Invisible Universe' and 'The Sky Tonight', while the Cumming Nature Center provides opportunities for winter exploration and outdoor activities

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Rochester, NY Weekend: 12 Things To Do With Every Age Kid

Rochester, NY Weekend: 12 Things To Do With Every Age Kid
This family's experience:

Activities: We spent a couple of hours exploring the three floors of immersive and hands-on activities, including exhibits on the natural sciences, New York state, electricity, light, and optics

Highlights: The kids liked the hands-on activities, especially the exhibits on the natural sciences and New York state ✨