miSci Museum of Innovation and Science
Schenectady science museum with hands-on electricity exhibits, General Electric history and a planetarium running daily star shows.
Schenectadys hands-on science museum with an attached planetarium, built on the areas General Electric history. Kids push buttons on electricity and magnetism exhibits, mess with light and sound, and dig into a hall of early television and radio equipment that came out of GE labs down the road. The Suits-Bueche Planetarium runs star and laser shows several times a day and is worth timing your visit around. It is mid-sized, so two hours covers it without anyone flagging. A solid Capital Region rainy-day option that is less crowded than Albany.
Pricing
Paid admission; planetarium shows may be ticketed separately, check current rates (verify)
Common Questions
- How much does miSci Museum of Innovation and Science cost?
- Admission to miSci Museum of Innovation and Science is paid. Paid admission; planetarium shows may be ticketed separately, check current rates (verify)
- What ages is miSci Museum of Innovation and Science good for?
- miSci Museum of Innovation and Science is best for kids ages 3 to 14+.
- Is miSci Museum of Innovation and Science stroller friendly?
- Yes, miSci Museum of Innovation and Science is stroller friendly.
- Can I bring my dog to miSci Museum of Innovation and Science?
- No, dogs are not allowed at miSci Museum of Innovation and Science.
- How hard is miSci Museum of Innovation and Science?
- The difficulty level is easy. Plan for about 2 hours.
- Is miSci Museum of Innovation and Science free?
- No, there is a cost to visit miSci Museum of Innovation and Science. Paid admission; planetarium shows may be ticketed separately, check current rates (verify)
- What should I bring to miSci Museum of Innovation and Science?
- Comfortable shoes, layers for the cool planetarium
- How long does miSci Museum of Innovation and Science take?
- Most families spend about 2 hours at miSci Museum of Innovation and Science.
- When is the best time to visit miSci Museum of Innovation and Science?
- Year-round. Check the planetarium show times before you drive over.
- Is there parking at miSci Museum of Innovation and Science?
- Free on-site lot off Nott Terrace Heights