Greensboro Science Center
Science Museum
Why pick this one
Greensboro Science Center combines an aquarium, museum, and zoo, operating since 1957 with hands-on exhibits and optional science presentations for groups.
Best for
- Families wanting aquarium, museum, and zoo experiences in one visit
- School field trips requiring discounted group admission
- Groups adding interactive science presentations
- Guests seeking sensory-support resources such as sensory backpacks or Sensory Friendly Nights
- Visitors interested in hands-on science exhibits and animal experiences
Look elsewhere if
- Visitors need a regular admission visit outside the posted 9:00 am to 5:00 pm hours
- Visitors want a single-purpose museum without aquarium or zoo components
- Visitors need SKYWILD during its temporary reconstruction closure
Specialties
- Aquarium exhibits
- Zoo exhibits
- Hands-on science exhibits
- Interactive science presentations
- Butterfly house
- SKYWILD treetop adventure
- FLYWAY zipline
- Science classes and camps
- Robotics programs
What makes them different
- Combines an aquarium, museum, and zoo at one location
- Open daily year-round from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, with listed holiday exceptions
- Offers sensory backpacks and designated Sensory Friendly Nights
- Provides discounted admission through SNAP, EBT, and WIC programs
- Offers group admission and optional interactive science presentations for field trips
- Years in business
- 69
- Serves
- Greensboro
Distilled from this business's own website.
Contact & Location
- Address
- 4301 Lawndale Dr, Greensboro, NC 27455-1816
- Phone
- +13362883769
- Website
- http://www.greensboroscience.org/
Services
- Science museum admission
- Aquarium and zoo visits
- Field trips and group visits
- Educational programs
- Science presentations
- Special events
- Memberships
- Behind-the-scenes experiences