Great Lakes Science Center is open Tuesday –Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Tickets can be purchased online or on-site at the Box Office.
Please note that the Science Center, including the Steamship William G. Mather, will be closed for home Cleveland Browns games.
Please note that the Steamship William G. Mather will be closed on Saturday, June 22 due to the heat advisory for the safety of our staff and guests.
Great Lakes Science Center, home of the NASA Glenn Visitor Center, makes science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) come alive through hundreds of hands-on exhibits, temporary exhibitions, daily science demonstrations, and more!
| Adult | $19.95 |
| Youth (2-12) | $14.95 |
| Adult Member | FREE |
| Youth Member | FREE |
| MAX Member | FREE |
Discounts may be available!!
Discounts may be available.
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Tour this restored 618-foot historic ship and see what life was like on board a working Great Lakes freighter. Explore the 1925-built Mather from stem to stern and see its huge cargo holds, brass and oak pilot house, elegant guest quarters and four-story engine room. Walk the decks and marvel at the “engineering firsts” that helped transform Northeast Ohio into a great industrial center. Experience the golden era of steamships on one of the best.
| Adult | $10.95 |
| Youth (2-12) | $8.95 |
| Adult Member | FREE |
| Youth Member | FREE |
| MAX Member | FREE |
Discounts may be available.
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Membership Become a member to receive free admission to the Science Center year round!
Become a member and save! Enjoy free admission year-round, discounts on camps and classes, invitations to exclusive events and more.
Choose from several levels of membership to fit your needs - Individual, Individual MAX, Family, Family PLUS, and Family MAX.
Have more questions about membership? Visit our Membership FAQ here for information on benefits, discounts, tax deductions and more.
| Individual | $75 |
| Individual MAX | $99 |
| Family | $139 |
| Family PLUS | $169 |
| Family MAX | $199 |
| Sustaining Family MAX | $500 |
| President's Circle | $1,500 |
| Patron Family MAX | $750 |
Discounts may be available.
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Gift Certificates are redeemable at the Science Center box office and GreatScience.com for tickets, membership and parking. Certificates cannot be redeemed for classes, camps, or at the Cafe or Science Store. Certificates will be emailed to you or the recipient to use or gift immediately and are available in any denomination.
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Explore the Mather like you never have before! Cost includes general admission to the Science Center and admission to the Mather after the tour. Closed toed, closed heeled athletic shoes or boots required. Guests will be given hard hats and safety glasses to be worn during the tour. Ages 10 and up only.
| Adult | $45.00 |
| Youth | $45.00 |
| Adult Member | $25.00 |
| Youth Member | $25.00 |
| MAX Member | $25.00 |
Discounts may be available.
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Watch the Air Show from the deck of the Mather. Food and drinks are available for purchase at the Science Center (alcohol is not allowed on the Mather). Guests should bring chairs as seating is not provided. Check in begins at 10 a.m. Event includes on and off access to the ship for the day. Availability is limited and advanced tickets are highly recommended.
Parking: “Parking is available in the Great Lakes Science Center's attached parking garage, located on the street between the Science Center and Cleveland Browns Stadium. Validated cost is $9 per car ($7 for members) and validation is available during check-in.”
Cancellation and refund policy: Cancellations must be made two days in advance to receive a refund. No refunds will be given less than two days in advance.
| Non Members | $25.00 |
| Members | $20.00 |
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Watch the Air Show from the Science Center's terrace overlooking North Coast Harbor while enjoying family games and activities. Tickets include general admission to the Science Center plus a lunch buffet from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Seating is provided but guests may bring chairs. Check-in begins at 10 a.m.
Parking: Parking is included in ticket prices in the Science Center's attached garage. Note that capacity is limited and not guaranteed.
Cancellation and refund policy: Cancellations must be made two days in advance to receive a refund. No refunds will be given less than two days in advance.
Lunch buffet served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Menu:
- Hot Dog station with classic Chicago-style dogs with relish, onion, tomato, pepper, pickle, and mustard, Cleveland dogs with ballpark mustard and ketchup and Cincinnati dogs with Skyline Chili, shredded cheese and diced onion.
- Hamburger bar with all-beef or veggie burgers and assorted toppings.
- Chopped salad
- Fruit
- Assorted sodas, iced tea and water.
| Adult | $85.00 |
| Youth | $70.00 |
| Adult & Youth Members | $65.00 |
Discounts may be available.
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Narrated by Chris Pine, Space: The New Frontier goes behind the scenes of the quest to make human spaceflight accessible within in a decade, not a century, and ultimately affordable to ordinary citizens, leading innovators, entrepreneurs, engineers, and daredevils are locked in a race into the unknown.
| Adult | $10.95 |
| Youth (2-12) | $8.95 |
| Adult Member | $8.95 |
| Youth Member | $6.95 |
| MAX Member | FREE |
Discounts may be available.
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Pandas: The Journey Home Experience a unique glimpse into one of the most incredible conservation efforts in human history!
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Pandas: The Journey Home is a groundbreaking natural-history film, captures for the first time in 3D on the world’s largest screens the highly endangered giant pandas living in WolongNational Nature Reserve in the People’s Republic of China.
| Adult | $10.95 |
| Youth (2-12) | $8.95 |
| Adult Member | $8.95 |
| Youth Member | $6.95 |
| MAX Member | FREE |
Discounts may be available.
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2 Ticket Combo
General Admission + Space: The New Frontier Admission to the Science Center and a screening of Space: The New Frontier!
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Enjoy general admission to the Science Center, including the NASA Glenn Visitor Center, hands-on exhibits and special exhibitions, PLUS a movie at the DOME Theater!
| Adult | $24.95 |
| Youth (2-12) | $19.95 |
| Senior (65+) | $22.95 |
| College Student (ID) | $23.95 |
Discounts may be available.
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General Admission + Pandas: The Journey Home Admission to the Science Center and a screening of Pandas: The Journey Home
Enjoy general admission to the Science Center, including the NASA Glenn Visitor Center, hands-on exhibits and special exhibitions, PLUS a movie at the DOME Theater!
| Adult | $24.95 |
| Youth (2-12) | $19.95 |
| Senior (65+) | $22.95 |
| College Student (ID) | $23.95 |
Discounts may be available.
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Open Saturdays & Sundays May through October!
| Adult | $24.95 |
| Senior | $19.95 |
| Kids (2-12) | $19.95 |
| Students (ID) | $20.95 |
| Members | FREE |
Discounts may be available.
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3 Ticket Combo
General Admission + Space: The New Frontier + Mather Admission to the Science Center at the time of opening, Steamship William G. Mather, plus a screening of Space: The New Frontier.
| Adult | $27.95 |
| Senior | $22.95 |
| Kids (2-12) | $22.95 |
| Student (ID) | $23.95 |
Discounts may be available.
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General Admission + Pandas: The Journey Home + Mather Admission to the Science Center at the time of opening, Steamship William G. Mather, plus a screening of Pandas: The Journey Home.
| Adult | $27.95 |
| Senior | $22.95 |
| Kids (2-12) | $22.95 |
| Student (ID) | $23.95 |
Discounts may be available.
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