# Lake Erie Nature & Science Center Winter Planetarium & Live Wildlife > Place to go for families in the Cleveland area (OH). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Lake Erie Nature & Science Center, 28728 Wolf Rd, Bay Village, OH 44140 - Ages: All ages (Free admission to nature center and wildlife exhibits; planetarium shows $5) - Price: Free general admission to nature center and live animal exhibits; planetarium tickets $5 per person - Organizer: Lake Erie Nature & Science Center - Official page: https://www.lensc.org/ - 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/lake-erie-nature-and-science-center-winter-planetarium-and-live-wildli--listing-d6bdd7065dd54205f691d84f ## About Located within Huntington Reservation in Bay Village, the Lake Erie Nature & Science Center is a unique non-profit educational institution that offers completely free admission to its indoor wildlife exhibits and nature displays year-round. Families can explore indoor and outdoor live animal habitats that house non-releasable native Ohio wildlife, including owls, hawks, turtles, snakes, and honeybees. The center is also home to the Walter R. Schuele Planetarium, where families enjoy affordable, youth-friendly digital star shows that take children on whimsical journeys through constellations and winter skies. Hands-on discovery tables feature bird feathers, animal pelts, and turtle shells for tactile exploration. Situated just steps from Lake Erie's shoreline, bundled-up families can also take short nature walks along the paved trails of Huntington Reservation to view winter lake ice. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Entire center is single-level and completely step-free with wide doors and smooth tile floors; paved reservation paths connect to Lake Erie bluffs. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Quiet reading corner with child-sized furniture and natural light; clean family restrooms with infant changing tables. • Age Suitability: Ideal for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary schoolers; planetarium shows are specially produced for young audiences. • Sensory Tips: Intimate, low-key educational setting with gentle animal chatter and calm exhibit lighting; planetarium dome features soothing celestial music. ## Similar picks in Cleveland - [Telescope Night at Lake Erie Nature & Science Center](https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/activities/telescope-night-at-lake-erie-nature-and-science-center--listing-9bd8806ba17c2f87d78802c1) — Sat, Nov 21 · 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM · Lake Erie Nature & Science Center, Bay Village · Ages 12+ · checked Oct 30. 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