Winter STEAM & Holiday Brick Extravaganza at Great Lakes Science Center

About this adventure

Celebrate the holiday season with interactive winter science at the Great Lakes Science Center on Cleveland's North Coast Harbor. Winter STEAM & Holiday Brick Extravaganza invites curious kids and families to explore holiday engineering through expansive LEGO brick build zones, where children can construct winter cities, bridges, and automated sleighs. Live science shows explore cold-weather physics with liquid nitrogen demonstrations, sub-zero science experiments, and artificial snow chemistry. Additional hands-on activities include holiday paper circuitry, coding winter maze challenges, and viewing classic holiday family films on the six-story Cleveland Clinic DOME Theater giant screen. Families can also explore the NASA Glenn Visitor Center and hundreds of permanent interactive exhibits. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Fully ADA compliant with wide elevator banks, level exhibit floors, and designated stroller parking zones near the DOME Theater. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Private, comfortable nursing mother room located on the main level near the Science Phenomena gallery; family restrooms on all floors. • Age Suitability: Excellent for toddlers through young teens; dedicated Polymer Funhouse play space for children under 7. • Sensory Tips: Science shows include loud liquid nitrogen pops with advance countdowns; sensory-friendly quiet rooms and sensory backpacks available at Guest Services.