Liberty Science Center
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"Fun for older kids"
I went here with students (12-13 y.o.) on a class trip and must say that I had far more fun than they did. We did not have enough time to cover the whole place, it would take a full day to get to every exhibit.
I loved the layout of the museum, it was interactive and informative without being preachy or boring. Information was presented in an easily understood way.
The highlights were the communication exhibit, where they learned about methods of communication over time (think smoke signals and on!) and the grossology exhibit, all about bodies and bodily functions.
We ate our bagged lunch in the cafeteria set aside for school groups.
I think younger children would enjoy it less than the older kids. I'd recommend the LSC for ages 7 and up.
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"Lots of fun."
Beautiful facility with lots of interactive fun. The Liberty science center is generally geared toward older children, but there are fun activities for all ages (and a few made just for the little visitors). My family really enjoyed the touch tunnel and the bat exhibit.
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"Fun for all"
There are so many hands-on exhibits that the kids are sure to be entertained and curious all while learning new things. They especially loved the Wonder Why exhibit where they got to climb a rock wall and play with large bubbles. The bubble exhibit kept them occupied for quite some time! Another favorite was the In Our Hudson Home where they enjoyed the fish tanks and playing with the river. The river exhibit was interactive and they could change the flow of it by re-distributing the sand. For the littlest visitors there is the I Explore exhibit which is specially designed (and age restricted) for kids age 2-5 giving them the chance to explore and discover.
Another favorite was the live demonstrations. We saw a demonstration on Dry Ice and another on surgery where the kids got to participate. Check the schedule of events when you arrive for a list of demo's and their time and location.
The IMAX theater had a lot of shows to choose from. They offer combo tickets for admission and IMAX.
Be sure to stop on the landings and look out the windows to check out great views of the Statue of Liberty!
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"Great Updated Science Museum - Better for Older Kids"
I brought my 4-year old to this, and while he was able to enjoy the Construction exhibit (using a crane to move dirt here and there) and appreciate the small live creature section of the museum, it was clear that this is a museum which would be far more enjoyable for kids 8 or older, where they can learn about physics, chemistry and other sciences in an entertaining way.
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"Great family fun!"
I love, love LSC! We've been going there for years and it never disappoints! it is pricey for a family of four but worth the expense for a fun day for all ages. There are many activities and learning opportunities. Try searching for coupons online, they always have something around.
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"lots of activities"
This museum is great and provides lots of different activities for kids. Things they can build and interactive exhibits all over. It has an IMAX dome that shows different movies. Its not far from other attractions in Jersey City like Liberty State Park where you can catch a ferry to go to Ellis Island.
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