Great Lakes Science Center is open daily Wednesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.
At this time, masks are required for all guests ages 3 and up. Advanced tickets are recommended but not required. Walk up tickets are available at the door. Please visit our Guest Health and Safety for more information to know before your visit!
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 | $16.95 |
| Youth (2-12) | $13.95 |
| 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 | $8.95 |
| Youth (2-12) | $5.95 |
| 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 | $119 |
| Family PLUS | $149 |
| Family MAX | $185 |
| 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.
Now Playing at the Cleveland Clinic DOME Theater
Ancient Caves Go back in time to explore the harsh and beautiful landscape of the Pleistocene.
Ancient Caves brings science and adventure together as it follows paleoclimatologist Dr. Gina Moseley on a mission to unlock the secrets of the Earth’s climate in the most unlikely of places: caves.
| 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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Titans of the Ice Age Go back in time to explore the harsh and beautiful landscape of the Pleistocene.
Witness a time when the hunters became the hunted, where saber-tooths, dire wolves, and cave bears ruled untamed continents.
| 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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Revisit this giant screen classic documentary that follows a team of storm chasers in their search to understand the origins and evolution of tornados.
| 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 + Ancient Caves Admission to the Science Center and a screening of Ancient Caves
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 | $21.95 |
| Youth (2-12) | $18.95 |
| Senior (65+) | $19.95 |
| College Student (ID) | $20.95 |
Discounts may be available.
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General Admission + Tornado Alley Admission to the Science Center and a screening of Tornado Alley
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 | $21.95 |
| Youth (2-12) | $18.95 |
| Senior (65+) | $19.95 |
| College Student (ID) | $20.95 |
Discounts may be available.
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General Admission + Titans of the Ice Age Admission to the Science Center and a screening of Titans of the Ice Age
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 | $21.95 |
| Youth (2-12) | $18.95 |
| Senior (65+) | $19.95 |
| College Student (ID) | $20.95 |
Discounts may be available.
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General Admission + Family Workshop Admission to the Science Center and a Family Workshop
| Adult | $26.95 |
| Youth (2-12) | $23.95 |
| Senior (65+) | $24.95 |
| College Student (ID) | $25.95 |
Discounts may be available.
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General Admission + Dissection Workshop Admission to the Science Center and a Dissection Workshop
Family Dissection Workshops are available at 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Theme varies by month. Includes one specimen per person.
| Adult | $26.95 |
| Youth (2-12) | $23.95 |
| Senior (65+) | $24.95 |
| College Student (ID) | $25.95 |
Discounts may be available.
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Open Saturdays & Sundays through October!
| Adult | $21.95 |
| Senior | $19.95 |
| Kids (2-12) | $18.95 |
| Students (ID) | $20.95 |
| Members | FREE |
Discounts may be available.
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3 Ticket Combo
General Admission + Ancient Caves + Mather Admission to the Science Center, Steamship William G. Mather, plus a screening of Ancient Caves
| Adult | $24.95 |
| Senior | $22.95 |
| Kids (2-12) | $21.95 |
| Student (ID) | $23.95 |
Discounts may be available.
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General Admission + Titans of the Ice Age + Mather Admission to the Science Center, Steamship William G. Mather, plus a screening of Titans of the Ice Age
| Adult | $24.95 |
| Senior | $22.95 |
| Kids (2-12) | $21.95 |
| Student (ID) | $23.95 |
Discounts may be available.
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General Admission + Tornado Alley + Mather Admission to the Science Center, Steamship William G. Mather, plus a screening of Tornado Alley
| Adult | $24.95 |
| Senior | $22.95 |
| Kids (2-12) | $21.95 |
| Student (ID) | $23.95 |
Discounts may be available.
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