Great Lakes Science Center is open Monday – Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursdays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday – Sunday, 10 a.m. 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.
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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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Membership Become a member to receive free admission to the Science Center year round!
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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.
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 |
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Special Events
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This tour allows access to areas of the ship not included in self or guided tours. Cost includes general admission to the Science Center and admission to the public areas of the Mather after the tour. Hard Hat Tours require our guests to wear shoes or boots that are close-toed with a fully enclosed heel. Guests will be given hard hats and safety glasses to be worn during the tour. Ages 10 and older only.
| Adult | $45.00 |
| Youth (2-12) | $45.00 |
| Adult Member | $35.00 |
| Youth Member | $35.00 |
| MAX Member | $35.00 |
Discounts may be available.
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Now Playing at the Cleveland Clinic DOME Theater
On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society.
| Adult | $10.95 |
| Youth (2-12) | $8.95 |
| Adult Member | $8.95 |
| Youth Member | $6.95 |
Discounts may be available.
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A live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic, “Lilo & Stitch” is the wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family.
| Adult | $10.95 |
| Youth (2-12) | $8.95 |
| Adult Member | $8.95 |
| Youth Member | $6.95 |
Discounts may be available.
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National Parks Adventure Narrated by legendary actor and filmmaker Robert Redford, “National Parks Adventure” is the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s untamed wilderness.
Runtime: Approx. 45 Minutes
Narrated by legendary actor and filmmaker Robert Redford, “National Parks Adventure” is the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s untamed wilderness.
Travel along with a mountaineer, a photographer and an artist as they hike, climb and explore their way through Yellowstone, Glacier National Park, Yosemite, the Everglades and Arches National Park. Along the way, immersive cinematography transports guests to soaring red rock canyons, craggy mountain peaks and swampy, sub-tropical wetlands, all brought to life on the DOME’s six-story screen.
| 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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Animal Kingdom Animal Kingdom takes audiences on an awe-inspiring adventure to celebrate the diversity of life on our planet.
Runtime: Approx. 45 Minutes
Animal Kingdom takes audiences on an awe-inspiring adventure to celebrate the diversity of life on our planet.
A fun and educational journey, the film introduces junior and family audiences to animals from all over the world and explores how we can help protect them. Across frozen snowy forests, under scorching African sun, and into the darkest depths of the ocean, the film will break down why animals are the way they are and answer the simple but important questions that form the basis of our knowledge about the animal world.
| 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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Blue Whales: Return of the Giants Blue Whales: Return of the Giants narrated by award-winning actor Andy Serkis, takes viewers on a journey of a lifetime to explore the world of the magnificent blue whale, a species rebounding from the brink of extinction.
Runtime: Approx. 45 Minutes
Blue Whales: Return of the Giants will entertain audiences of all ages and transform our understanding of these iconic creatures.
The film follows two scientific expeditions: one, a high-risk mission to find a missing population of blue whales, not seen in 50 years; and the other, to join Diane Gendron, the “blue whale whisperer,” in Mexico’s Gulf of California, where she and her team explore the important role these remarkable animals play in the health of our oceans. This immersive experience will examine whales’ impressive scale, unique feeding habits, and spectacular abilities in long-distance communication, transforming viewers’ understanding of the largest animal to have ever lived.
| 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 PLUS a screening of "How To Train Your Dragon" (2025) on Sunday, September 14.
| Adult | $24.95 |
| Youth (2-12) | $19.95 |
| Senior (65+) | $22.95 |
| College Student (ID) | $23.95 |
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General admission PLUS a screening of "Lilo & Stitch" (2025) on Sunday, September 14.
Duration: 45 Min
Times: 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 4:00pm
| 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 + National Parks Adventure Admission to the Science Center and a screening of National Parks Adventure!
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 + Animal Kingdom: A Tale of Six Families Admission to the Science Center and a screening of Animal Kingdom: A Tale of Six Families!
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 + Blue Whales: The Return of the Giants Admission to the Science Center and a screening of Blue Whales: Return of the Giants!
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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Admission to the Science Center and acess to Steamship William G. Mather!
| 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 + National Parks Adventure + Mather Admission to the Science Center, Steamship William G. Mather, plus a screening of National Parks Adventure.
| Adult | $27.95 |
| Youth (2-12) | $22.95 |
| Senior (65+) | $22.95 |
| College Student (ID) | $23.95 |
Discounts may be available.
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General Admission + Animal Kingdom + Mather Admission to the Science Center, Steamship William G. Mather, plus a screening of Animal Kingdom.
| Adult | $27.95 |
| Youth (2-12) | $22.95 |
| Senior (65+) | $22.95 |
| College Student (ID) | $23.95 |
Discounts may be available.
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General Admission + Blue Whales: The Return of the Giants + Mather Admission to the Science Center, Steamship William G. Mather, plus a screening of Blue Whales: The Return of the Giants.
| Adult | $27.95 |
| Youth (2-12) | $22.95 |
| Senior (65+) | $22.95 |
| College Student (ID) | $23.95 |
Discounts may be available.
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