Great Lakes Science Center
A lakeside science museum for families, with a NASA Glenn exhibit featuring an Apollo command module. Outside, the century-old steamship William G. Mather is moored.
The Great Lakes Science Center sits right next to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Its three floors of exhibits focus on hands-on experiments. The NASA Glenn Visitor Center displays an Apollo command module from Skylab and spacesuits. There is also a DOME giant-screen theatre. Outside, the William G. Mather (1925) was once the flagship of Great Lakes iron ore freighters. In summer, visitors can board to see the captain's quarters and engine room. Open roughly 10:00 to 17:00 daily (closed Mondays in winter). Adult tickets cost about 25 USD.
Opening hours
10:00–17:00 (closed Mondays in winter)
Nearby sights
- Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
- USS Cod
- Terminal Tower
- The Arcade Cleveland
- Greater Cleveland Aquarium
- Progressive Field
- Playhouse Square
- West Side Market