# Great Lakes Science Center Winter Family Science Labs & NASA Glenn Visitor Center > Place to go for families in the Cleveland area (OH). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Great Lakes Science Center, 601 Erieside Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114 - Ages: All ages (Polymer Funhouse designed for ages 7 and under; STEM labs engaging for ages 4–14) - Price: $19.95 general admission (ages 14+); $14.95 youth (ages 2–13); Free for children under 2; DOME Theater add-on $5 - Organizer: Great Lakes Science Center - Official page: https://greatscience.com/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/activities/great-lakes-science-center-winter-family-science-labs-and-nasa-glenn-v--listing-1195abad39e95f890ed52e6c ## About Perched along the shores of Lake Erie in downtown Cleveland, Great Lakes Science Center offers hundreds of interactive, hands-on STEM exhibits across three sprawling floors. Families escape winter winds to explore the world-renowned NASA Glenn Visitor Center, featuring the actual Apollo 13 command module, authentic space suits, simulated moon landing capsules, and astronaut training gear. In the Polymer Funhouse, toddlers and early elementary kids crawl through climbing tunnels and launch lightweight balls into pneumatic air tubes. During January and February, the museum hosts interactive Winter Family Science Labs where kids conduct hands-on cryogenic experiments with liquid nitrogen, explore ice crystallization, and build motorized contraptions. The six-story Cleveland Clinic DOME Theater screens immersive giant-format educational films exploring arctic wonders and deep space. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Fully accessible facility with wide open exhibit halls, smooth ramp transitions, heavy-duty passenger elevators connecting all levels, and stroller parking outside theaters. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Private Mamava nursing pod on Level 1; comfortable bench seating overlooking the lakefront atrium; multiple spacious family restrooms with changing stations. • Age Suitability: Engaging for infants, toddlers (specialized early childhood zones), elementary tinkerers, and science-loving teens. • Sensory Tips: High-energy hands-on environment with interactive sound effects; sensory kits with noise-dampening headphones, sunglasses, and fidget toys are available at the information desk. ## Similar picks in Cleveland - [Winter STEAM & Holiday Brick Extravaganza at Great Lakes Science Center](https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/activities/winter-steam-and-holiday-brick-extravaganza-at-great-lakes-science-cen--listing-63203c6dd92bf3fad5204f20) — Nov 27 – Jan 3 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Great Lakes Science Center · All ages · From $19 · checked Nov 5. 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