
The Best Way to Visit the Liberty Science Center With Kids
Liberty Science Center reopens to the general public Labor Day Weekend, on Saturday at at 10am.
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Other exhibits to get excited about include:
- Angry Birds Universe— This exhibit takes guests into the world of Angry Birds for adventures in science, tech, engineering, arts, and math
- Wild Kratts: Creature Power— Based on the popular PBS Kids series, this exhibit is all about discovering wild animals and their creature powers
- Wild About Animals— Naked mole rats, red-footed tortoises, a rose hair tarantula, and more!
- Microbes Rule!—Step into a microscope lens and discover these organisms in a new way.
- Our Hudson Home—The Hudson River is home to thousands of species. Discover the importance of this river.
- Boom Time—Who doesn't like to watch things explode?
- Hoberman Sphere—Hundreds of scissor-like connectors expand and contract the globe all day.
- Kitty Hawk Flyer—See some revolutionary tech, including the Flyer from Kitty Hawk.
- Pixel Art—A giant wall installation made of 952 pixel dials, each containing more than 1,000 possible color combinations which you rotate to turn on.
- Wonder Why—Create, think, observe, and explore!
- Bees to Bots—Peer inside the honey bee hive to see real bees at work.
- Universe Revealed—Take a selfie with some of the most gorgeous sights in the universe.
- Pixelpalooza—How do computers analyze motion? Wave and leap around to clear pixels and uncover a hidden picture.
Know before you go:
- The Liberty Science Center is located at 222 Jersey City Boulevard in Liberty State Park, New Jersey.
- It is accessible by all modes of transportation, including via the Liberty Landing Ferry from Manhattan.
- On opening weekend, it will be open 10am-5pm
- Beginning on Thursday, regular hours will be Thursdays and Fridays, 10am-4pm and Saturdays and Sundays, 10am-5pm
- Parking can be purchased in advance and is highly recommended
- Admission: Premium pass (general admission + two planetarium shows), $34.99; $29.99 children 2-12; $31.99 seniors 62+. Combination pass (general admission + one planetarium show), $29.99; $24.99 children 2-12; $26.99 seniors 62+ . General admission (LSC exhibits, free science demos and labs, all-day admission) $24.99; $19.99 children 2-12; $21.99 seniors 62+
- No eating or drinking in the building. Some snacks and drinks will be available for purchase with picnic tables outside
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