Group Visits

Planning a group visit to Great Lakes Science Center? Groups of 10 or more guests receive substantial discounts when tickets are purchased in advance. Group rate discounts are not available at the box office.

For groups of 10-20 total guests, no reservations are needed. Purchase tickets in advance online here. The discount will be automatically applied at check-out.

For groups of more than 20 total guests, advanced reservations and payment are required. To make a group visit reservation, complete this form.

Group Rates

General Admission Only
$16.95 per adult, $11.95 per youth (2-17) 
Chaperones: One free chaperone for every five youths

Includes general admission to Great Lakes Science Center exhibits and NASA Glenn Visitor Center. 

Pick 2 Package 
$21.95 per adult, $16.95 per youth (2-17) 
Chaperones: $9 per chaperone

Includes general admission and a Cleveland Clinic DOME Theater film OR Steamship William G. Mather (open seasonally)

Pick 3 Package
$24.95 per adult, $19.95 per youth (2-17) 
Chaperones: $9 per chaperone

Includes general admission, a Cleveland Clinic DOME Theater film and Steamship William G. Mather (open seasonally)

Senior Pricing

Groups consisting of adults 65 years of age and older are eligible to receive $2 off adult group admission prices.

Important Information for Groups

Chaperones

Great Lakes Science Center requires one adult chaperone for every five youth. Chaperones within the one-to-five ratio receive reduced rates off the normal adult group rates. Any additional adults are subject to regular group pricing. Chaperones are responsible for the behavior and safety of their youth. We reserve the right to eject groups or group members who are disruptive to other guests or do not follow Great Lakes Science Center safety regulations or rules.

Tickets, Reservations and Payment

Group discounts are not available at the box office. Tickets must be purchased in advance. 

For groups of 10-20 total guests, no reservations are needed. Purchase tickets in advance online here. The discount will be automatically applied at check-out.

For groups of more than 20 total guests, advanced reservations and payment are required. Choose from admission to the following: general admission to the Science Center (includes the NASA Glenn Visitor Center) only, or a combined admission with the Cleveland Clinic DOME Theater, all at discounted rates. To make a group visit reservation, complete this form.

Cancellations

Cancellations must be made at least 14 days in advance of your trip. If you must cancel, please email to edhelp@glsc.org, Great Lakes Science Center has a no-refund policy. Every effort will be made to reschedule groups, subject to availability. 

Lunch Options

  • Pre-ordered lunches – Enjoy the convenience of a pre-ordered lunch. Choose sandwiches, wraps, beverages and more. When you call to make your reservation, please be sure to let our reservations agent know that you are interested in pre-ordering lunches. A menu and order form, with our delicious options, will be included in your pre-visit information packet. To pre-order lunch, please contact Rachel.Perrien@Levyrestaurants.com.
  • Brown bag lunches - Space to eat lunch in our group lunch area is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Food is available for purchase at the Spark Kitchen cafe. Please note that only credit and debit card payment is accepted.

Directions

Great Lakes Science Center is located at 601 Erieside Avenue in downtown Cleveland, Ohio between the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum and Huntington Bank Field.

  • From the South - Take I-77 North to the East 9th Street exit and stay to your right. Take East 9th Street North. Turn left onto Erieside Avenue.
  • From the East - Take I-90 West (Route 2) to the East 9th Street exit. Turn right on East 9th Street and take an immediate left onto Erieside Avenue.
  • From the West - Take I-90 East to East 9th Street exit. Turn left on East 9th Street. Turn left onto Erieside Avenue.

Parking

  • Buses - Complimentary bus parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Science Center. Instructions will be provided at check-in. Paid parking is available in the Port Authority lot north of Huntington Bank Field. 
  • Cars and other vehicles - All vehicles under 6'10” may park at the Great Lakes Science Center Parking Garage for a discounted fee. Vehicles are not permitted in the driveway unless they are for physically handicapped visitors.