We spent about 2 hours exploring. Highlights from the kids: Lego traveling exhibit Stations to make things - shrinky dink and boats Maze area with fun house Energy section Hurricane wind machine Bathrooms on both floors for easy access. Lots of staff that were friendly with the kids. The center does not have a designated parking garage so you have to park and walk. Great location on the water. read more

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This place is pretty cool. Came here for a field trip and we had a great time. We were able to hit many of the stations and activities during our time there. We even did the gravity room as well as the simulator ride ($2.00 per person). The place was overall clean and full of fun and learning for kiddos. The staff made sure the kids were safe and following the rules. Most of the machines were functioning and kid proof and there's plenty of space inside. As for the cafe, I took a peek and it looked pitiful so I was grateful we had our own lunches. There's 2 floors and lots to do so be sure to carve out time to enjoy it all. read more

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Fun few hours, lots of educational learning for kids. Fun for kids, especially young ones. Even babies. I thought the coolest thing were these little baby seats you can set your child in and let them play in the water with their hands. The water play area was a hit for my bigger kids even. Fun!! The hurricane wind simulator. Play grocery store also. If your kids a tinker'er they'd love this place. Places to build, work, create. Really hands on museum. Park in the visage garage or whatever they recommend as the top one. It was $5 card only and was an easy walk to the museum. I think cost is HIGH ... like way too much... for the amount of time we spent there, but overall the kids had fun! read more

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Fun time for all and for all ages! We came here for a birthday weekend to celebrate our child. She had a lot of fun and so did we. This is a great place to play, learn, explore, and get some fun pictures. It is so interactive and the youngest children seem to love it here and as one random child said to me, she wanted to come here every day. It was very busy, we came the day before the eclipse and they were getting ready for their big celebration. It was a good time to visit. In general, this is a very small museum. If you have tiny kids, they will want to spend the entire day here. Had I known when my kids were very small, I would have purchased a membership, it seems very worth the money. But if you are a kid at heart, you only need a couple hours to explore. I wish the bagel shop and other food venues had been open, but that is fine, we already ate. They did have a grab and go section with mostly snacks and fridge foods, but they did have some hot fry baskets available. The gift shop was mostly for small kids, and did not have too much besides little trinkets. I also did not love that it was very unclear where we should park and hard to drive around to. We had to ask some people setting up the tents for the eclipse where to do. I did not see enough signage, but they did indicate if you had a membership they would validate, for people who are interested in that bit of information. I would come back here, even my bigger kids still like to play and learn, and it was a fun afternoon out in Toledo. read more

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An amazing day's adventure while staying near Toledo! Prices are pretty fair and military gets in for free. I went with another adult, no children, and it was a blast! My suggestion is to call Imagination Station as soon as they open and ask if there are any field trips that day. They told me that there was a field trip of 200 kids for this morning and if I wanted a quieter experience to come after 2. I arrived around 2 (on a Friday) and I must say that there were little people there. It was a perfect time to explore! There is SO much to do, for all ages! A highlight was riding the wire cycle ("a vertical teeter-totter"). It sounds/looks much scarier than it is! But a thrill for all ages nonetheless. I could go on and on about every exhibit, because each one is just exciting as the last. Never a dull moment in the Imagination Station! If you can park in handicapped spaces, there are a few spaces, for FREE, just feet away from the entrance. General parking has spots available at meters in the area, otherwise you may need to park at a parking garage across the street (with an underground tunnel to get across). Overall, this was a super fun experience and I would love to visit the Imagination Station again one day! read more

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So much FUN for kids and adults! We came about an hour before close and could have easily spent 3 more hours. There is a ton for older kids to do but I was especially impressed by the section for crawlers and toddlers! read more

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My son visited the Imagination Station on a field trip for summer camp. While there his group was followed around by an employee who yelled at them a snatched toys from their hands. When I brought this issue up to management they made excuses for the employees actions and basically said it did not happen (although multiple camp councilors and kids witnessed his actions). My child is now terrified and I will not be back. I would never recommend visiting here. read more

Love it though hours are pretty rough. Amazing how interactive it is.very accurate for it's name. read more

A great environment to learn about physics and how the world works. Even during the workweek the place can be packed. Highly recommend for those with sensory issues to bring headphones or assistive device. Very friendly and understanding staff. read more

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Very fun museum for kids. Fairly large for a kids museum. Lots of different hands on exhibits. Can entertain kids for hours. Like a lot of children's museums, the content can seem a little random and some of the older exhibits are pretty beat up. Worth checking out. read more

This is a great museum. I find it expensive, so if we lived in the area, I would get the membership. We'll come back next time we're in town. You have you pay extra for the simulation theater. They have a lot of great, hands on exhibitions. Fun and educational for all ages. read more

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The Imagination Station in Toledo, Ohio is a very nice place to go. It is perfect for school aged children from toddlers all the way to high school. There are lots of activities for the children and adults to interact with. The attractions and displays are kept in good working order which is important in a place like this. The staff was engaged and warm. They could have used a few more greeters at the entryway but in general it was okay. We went with a school group and Imagination Station provided instructions, parking information and other materials prior to arrival to help make the school event go along well. There is one play area set aside for very young children and that was a nice touch. They have ongoing crafting and experiment activities taking place. The work area is clean and the activities are fun and interesting. The instructors/leaders/teachers in this area are skilled and interested. They could probably use a little more help with keeping some of the play spaces cleared up but it wasn't really a problem. So much fun and what a lot to learn! read more

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So many cool exhibits! Loved by 3 generations on our visit ranging from toddlers to grandma. We rode the bicycle across the tight wire, visited the Dinosaur exhibit, watched a show and spent a lot of time in the toddler room. I have never seen such a cool young people space! The kids and adults could role play in a hospital, grocery, ambulance and fire truck spaces. The hospital even had an X-ray area, baby nursery and more. I spent a lot of time with my littles driving the fire truck to put out the house fire. LOL. The fire truck brakes squealed and accelerator revved the engine (play of course) If you like dinosaurs, get there to see the temporary exhibit Dinosaurs Around the World. Life sized, motion activated dinosaurs will captivate your imagination. It is worth the extra admission. read more

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A lot to see and do. The kids loved it and we spent half the day exploring. The staff were all nice and very helpful answering all of our questions! read more

There were definitely some cool exhibits and fun activities but after about 1 1/2 hours we had seen everything and were bored. Just didn't feel we got much for the ticket price. Definitely fun for kids of all ages, just don't plan on spending the whole day there. About half the size of CoSi Columbus. read more

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Been coming for almost a year now. My 6 year old has the greatest time here every time. What more can I say. read more

Imagination Station - Water Works zone.. Kids can go nuts playing with water without worrying about running your water bill.. lol - Recreation Centers Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

We had a GREAT time at the Imagination Station in Toledo. Thanks to Groupon, we were able to buy an annual family membership at half-price ($35 instead of $70). Of course, I bought it sight unseen, so I had high hopes of getting my monies worth and I did! The IS works for ages 4+ and probably even most appropriate for 7+. They really took the old Science Center idea and made it inventive and enjoyable. We spent 2.5 hours learning about Energy, Light, Sound and Engineering. All of the topics were presented in fun and exciting ways that kept all of our attention. We didn't make to it all of the exhibits, due to time, but are looking forward to our next trip to see more! read more

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I haven't been since I was a kid and it was still Cosi, but I recently took my daughter and son for his 5th birthday. We had a BLAST! They have plenty of new and interesting exhibits as well as ones that have been there since I was a kid such as the bike and the tilted house! The main thing I loved is that they have an entire area specifically for small children, preschool aged. The kids think they are just playing having fun but they're also learning as well. It also has a gate you have to go through to get in that locks and is impossible for kids to unlock. I loved it as much as they did! I also loved the price. On Saturday Lucas county residents get a $1.50 discount and two kids per adult are free. So it only cost $10.50 for all three of us to get in and have a day full of fun and learning!! read more

Imagination Station - Taking the kids out for my son's 5th birthday. They had a blast!!! We spent all day there til closing and enjoyed every bit of it!! - Recreation Centers Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

Stopped in for a couple of hours today with my almost-3-year-old and had a great time! While a lot of the exhibits were intended for children older than him, we still found plenty to do. We spent a good deal of time in the Little Kidspace (for kindergardeners and under) - we also spent a good chunk of time in the MindZone exhibit. All in all good fun and for a price I found reasonable. I didn't eat at the food court so I can not attest to that- but otherwise I found the experience enjoyable and plan to bring my son back over the years (Though I will say that past 10 or so it seems like it would have less appeal) read more

I live right here in Michigan and unfortunately I go to this science center more than I go to the Detroit science center. This place is awesome I took my kids here and we had a great time. This place gets 4 stars instead of 5 because of the horrible food there, it's gross and expensive, it didn't occur to me at the time to take pictures inside the place because there was so much to do but while waiting for the science center to open I took pics outside. TIP: buy the year round pass if you visit any science center more than twice a year, at 130 bucks for full family, grandparents, and extra kids it more than pays for itself in the end. Also you can use your science pass at any science center in the U.S. read more

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Been to a lot of science and children's museums (Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Chicago, etc) and I think Imagination Station is the best of them. Went with 6 year old on a Monday afternoon. Staff extremely friendly. Only $1 to ride the Simulator. Did not eat there since we were at Packo's right before. read more

This is a great place for kids of all ages!! There are so many interactive displays that will keep your family busy for hours.

My children love love love it here. A membership is so worth it. There's always something new for the whole family to enjoy. read more

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Took a 3 1/2 year old and a 13 month old here this past week. They had a blast. We spent 99% of our time in the Little Kidspace area. There is a dedicated room just for under 2 which we had just to ourselves. Seemed a little worn, but the little guy loved it. The older one was worn out by the rest of the Little Kidspace including a grocery store with a scanner, a tree house, and more. A couple items broken, but I don't expect everything to be in perfect working order when you have that many little kids running around wreaking havoc! She was also able to take advantage of a story time which included a hands-on art project. We'll be back. read more

Perfect for a rainy day when you need to entertain the kids. My two sons (ages 13 & 8) stayed busy and interested for nearly 3 hours. Trust me - this is hard to do. There's a great variety of science-related activities that will teach and entertain children, many of which also provide kids a chance to design and build. The high wire cycle is extremely cool. My sons liked the water table and marble run activities the best. Admission was very reasonable ($9 for each child, $11 per adult). I found the employees to be very helpful and eager to engage with the kids. read more

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This is a great activity for kids. We went there with our two boys (10 and 12) and our nephew (7) and niece (4). It is nice that there is a traveling exhibit in the front, so that there would be new activities for repeat visitors. Our boys were on the edge of being too old and had we been there without the younger cousins, it would probably have been a bust. There are lots of activities to keep the kiddos busy, so it is a good place to take young, inquiring minds; however, my kids have been to Indy's Children's Museum, COSI in Columbus, and Cincinnati's Museum Center, so this was a bit of a letdown for them, but nice for downtown Toledo. read more

Excellent place to take kids. Kid friendly for all ages. From crawlers to teenagers. Place is always clean and well staffed. Parking might be a pain sometimes but it's well worth it. For those who do not have a membership but are Lucas county residents, kids get in for free on Sundays with a paying adult and proof of residency. But, in my opinion, the membership is worth it! You get to ride the simulator for free, %10 off from the gift shop, and free parking (depends on membership). read more

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This place is so great! It is $8 admission for anyone over 3 yrs. old and free for kids 2 and younger. With a membership to another museum, the price is half off. I have the Ann Arbor Hands on Museum membership so for my son and I they only charged $8! We go here mainly for the Toddler Town, science shows, and storytimes/arts & crafts. The science themed shows are pretty amazing. They schedule several throughout the day. The one we enjoy the most shows them flaming different metals to show their varying colors and combusting different materials. The have a tornado machine, extensive water play area, a tree house, a hospital with doll patients, a weighted bicycle that you ride across the top of the second floor, a bungee cord ride, an animated show about growing crops/farming, a musical instrument section, and a section about broadcasting. We live all the way in MI, so it is about an hour drive for us and I consider this place well worth the car time. Staff are always friendly and there is plenty of garage parking for only $5 for the day. Definitely recommend this great childrens' play station. read more

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The imagination station lives up to the imagination part because this place has so much cool stuff and things to do in this joint. If someone doesn't spend at least 2 hrs there they are crazy it's kid friendly and even as a adult this place can have enjoyment for all and it's right on the river so when you need to take a lil breather you got a river view read more

Great stop for children and adults. They had interesting projects to complete, a bike you can ride 20 feet in the air, an area for little kids and shows. My 1 yr old son had a wonderful time playing in the kiddie room and walking around pushing all the buttons. I wish I knew about the water play area so I could have came prepared with water clothes. He would have loved playing in the water tables. read more

So much fun! There's a dedicated KidSpace for the younger ones (with a baby room and a breastfeeding room included). The older ones have a huge museum to explore with lots of games based on logic and science. We are members because it's a great place to explore and romp when we have days off and need to get out of the house. We've gotten our membership's value out of it for sure. read more

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Would give more stars if not for the lack of helpful employees on a very busy Saturday. Only two people working in the cafe and the line so long with small, cranky children. No one to help navigate through the museum. For its size, it was bright, clean, and my young grandson had a very good experience there. read more

Fun place to spend a rainy day. Nice variety of things for kids of all ages. My son loved the simulator ride and the high wire bike. Four stars due to the simulator being an extra charge and the parking situation being less that ideal. I was also disappointed that the cafe had no healthy options (only pizza, burgers and fried options), in spite of the description on the map. If we go back I'm packing a lunch! read more

It was ok. I am happy that I did not happy to pay full price. On Saturday the kids were free with us being Lucas county residents. The small kids area was a bit messy when we went in and I had to stop my small one from falling over toys that were scattered. Food was highly expensive, but I was at least expecting that. We LOVED the music area!!! I will take the kids back on a Saturday, but would not be willing to pay full price. read more

Awesome family outing! They even have a fun spot for babies and a pleasant room for nursing mothers. Highly recommended and we will be back!

What a great place. There is something for every age group. The staff there are just exceptional, answering all my questions and just providing greT experiences for all. So many different experiences and things to learn. read more

I let myself get lost in a world of science and imagination. I must have spent 3+ hours here with my visiting nephews. Truly a recommended stop for the young and young at heart. read more

Brought my daughter here today and she absolutely loved it. So many different things to engage the kids and adults. We made solar eclipse viewers and she loved the simulator. I use to come here as a kid when it was cosi and i am so happy to see that although the name has changed....theyve done nothing but improve the experience. read more

Took my 2 1/2 year old and my 10 month old for a day trip from the metro Detroit area on Daddy daughter day and we had a blast. This place is fantastic. So much to do, even for kids under 3. The shows were pretty cool so definitely try to catch those if you can while you're there. The food in the cafeteria was great compared to most restaurants in these types of places. The salad bar had a good selection. This place was more than worth the hour and a half drive it took to get there. We stayed for about four hours but could have easily stayed for four more with all the exhibits. The 5 and under room was great too, best one we've seen at any of the other science centers. read more

We came to imagination station for the first time today with family, and all the kids (ranging in age from 1-4) and the adults all had a great time. My daughter especially liked the tree house grocery store and her favorite was the play hospital with the baby dolls and ambulance. Make sure you arrive early though because it gets busier in the afternoon. We would definitely like to go back! read more