My first visit to Liberty Science Center was a few weeks ago on Memorial Day. It was what I expected - fun to explore, learned about current and new exhibits, and I felt like a kid again. We came here to see " Sue" the Tyrannosaurus Rex. The last day she was going to be in the exhibit was on Memorial Day. It was sweet to see families and all different kids go through this exhibit with awe and amazement. Our lil guy is in his dinosaur phase and was in love all around. Liberty Science Center was a good space to explore. We didn't have enough time to spend here, however we will return. The space was clean, employees were respectful and kind, and there are plenty of opportunities for anyone to check out different floors of interests. The only con is paying some parts to check out rather than an overall included ticket. Plenty of space to park; Will return soon! read more

It was our first time visiting the Liberty Science Center. We didn't really know what to expect but came for the Dino exhibit that ended up being a bit lackluster. We came at 3:30 (5pm close) on a Saturday and expected it to be less busy. It was PACKED. A sea of strollers and kids and parents. Going up and down in the elevators was a nightmare. Besides the number of people, the exhibits themselves were pretty cool. Mostly for kids aged 4+ but they did have a toddler area named the Wobbly Room which was pretty fun. $64 for two adults, kids under 2 free. A season pass for 2 adults and up to 4 kids was $250 and seems worthwhile if you come at least a few times a year. We definitely need to come back (not on a Saturday?) and do more exploring. We totally missed the planetarium! read more

We visited Liberty Science Center for the first time during their Wild About Animals event and I was honestly surprised by how much there was to do. The butterfly house was definitely a highlight for me. It's a really nice walk-through space with butterflies flying all around you, and some even land on you which made it feel really special. The chick hatchery was also really cool. Being able to see chicks hatch in real time is not something you get to experience often, and it's a great learning moment without feeling like a "lesson." There were also a lot of animals to see throughout the exhibits. We saw everything from turtles and snakes to more unique ones like Madagascar cockroaches. The kids were really into it and spent a lot of time just watching them. They also had the Easter Bunny there which was a nice bonus, and the photo is free which is always a plus. We made sure to check out SUE the T. rex before it leaves, it's huge and definitely worth seeing at least once. There's also a Daniel Tiger exhibit that's great for younger kids, especially if they just want to play and explore. Overall, it was a really fun and easy day with the kids. I like that it's a mix of fun and learning, and there's enough to keep everyone entertained for a few hours. Definitely worth visiting, especially while this event is still running. read more

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What an amazing space for children of all ages. We arrived at opening and did not leave until closing. So so much to explore and a few exhibits we had to visit multiple times because the kids just could not get enough. A cafe with several choices and loved the healthy options. A wide range of content for all ages. My son loved the train exhibit and my daughter was obsessed with the climbing structure and the wild animal exhibit. Highly recommend and plan to stay all day! read more

I recently visited Liberty Science Center with my 2 year old son and another family with two boys, around ages 6 and 9. Overall, we had a good experience, though it definitely felt more geared toward older children than very young ones. There is an interactive room designed for younger kids, which we appreciated. We tried the planetarium, but unfortunately my son didn't enjoy it--the images moving toward him scared him. Luckily, the show was only about 20 minutes long. Highlights: the "ice" rink (big win with the kids), a hands-on chromatography experiment where I learned about capillary action, and an air spout exhibit with a floating ball that my son couldn't get enough of. There were also animals and insects on display, which added some variety. Overall, we enjoyed the experience, but it did feel a bit expensive when you factor everything in. Admission for two with the planetarium ($8) was $73, and between driving, tolls, paid parking ($7), and heavy traffic on the way back to Westchester, it added up quickly. It's a fun and educational spot, especially for older kids, but the cost and travel make it more of an occasional visit for us. read more

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First of all, I think Liberty Science Center is basically a children's museum, so when I read adults' reviews of how the center is so full of kids and not geared towards adults, I totally understand and agree. Although the center is educational and interesting for adults (I find it really interesting at least), everything is geared towards kids, including how low a lot of the exhibits/setup are. With that said and expectations leveled, my husband, child and I come once a month, specifically during the Bank of America Museums on Us first weekend of the month where admission is free for all BofA cardholders. It's perfect during the winter when it's too cold outside to go to the park. During Halloween they have a cool Haunted House / mirror reflection Photo Booth setup and during the Christmas holidays they have a photo station with Santa, at both of which a family gets one printed photo. It's super fun! Highly recommend coming here with kids, we've come here since our kiddo could walk and he loves loves loves it. Wobbly World on the second floor, which is for kids up to a certain height (like 3yo?), is especially fun for toddlers because everything is designed for little ones. read more

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Liberty Science Center is one of our favorite places! We love it so much, we became members. There are multiple floors and exhibits to explore. For toddlers and small children the "wobbly room". This room is all about BALANCE. There are things to climb, to build with, and to swing on. We spend a lot of time in that room! The train set room is AMAZING and so detailed. The rotating exhibits right now are Daniel Tiger and Sue the T-Rex. Its so amazing to see Sue the T-rex, the magnitude and size of the dino fossils are incredible to see. They also have animals to observe. We enjoyed the Sesame St movie in the planeterium as well. They offer paid parking. There is a cafeteria / lunch room where you can eat your own food or purchase food from the food hall. They had pizza, hot dogs, chicken nuggets, etc all kid friendly stuff. It was a bit pricey but nothing too bad! There is a light rail stop nearby if taking public transportation. read more

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Such a fun place to take my 8 year old and 3 year old. They both enjoy all the interactive exhibits. We have also visited their planetarium. I love how they have planetarium shows that are not as intimidating for the babies/ toddlers. This year we went during the Halloween season. Super fun to see skeletons hidden throughout and the Halloween decor. The Daniel tiger exhibit was cute. read more

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Went to LSC on a Thursday afternoon with my son and my brother's family. There is so much to do and see here, with some interactive exhibits which is really nice. Unfortunately, this is a hot destination for summer camps and it seems like there is no limit to the amount of camps that spend the day there. It was hard to hear the audio exhibits with so many kids running around yelling, so the purpose was lost on the kids in those instances. Our kids still had a great time but it was definitely overstimulating, maybe more so for us parents. I would go again but maybe look into days where there are less camps present. It would be nice if they had a designated weekday for families with no field trips. read more

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Great to spend day here. Planetarium is largest in North America. Great activities for children and adults. Parking is reasonable at $7 and food is ok and reasonable. read more

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Come with us as we kick off our Holiday Adventures at Liberty Science Center! A full day of festive magic, family fun, and science surprises! Step inside and -- wow -- there's a massive holiday tree greeting you right in the lobby, plus a Santa meet-and-greet ready for the cutest family photo ever! Then we saw peppermint ice cream made right infront of us with liquid nitrogen -- the coolest science-meets-dessert moment! Next stop -- the Sock Skating Rink! Just your socks, twinkling lights, music, and nonstop giggles. The planetarium shows are magical -- especially What Santa Sees, which is an absolute must-watch! And the holiday laser show? Fun, but honestly just okayish! On weekends, hop on the Gingerbread Express -- a mini holiday train ride through a cozy winter setup that feels straight out of a movie. "If you have little ones, Daniel Tiger: A Grr-ific Exhibit is a dream -- pretend play, neighborhoods, music, and so many learning-through-play moments." "And for the dino lovers, the T. rex Experience is a must -- massive dinosaurs, roaring sounds, and a walk-through that feels like time travel." You might even spot penguins, lemurs, or kangaroos -- a huge hit with the little ones!" And Before heading out, jump into the Holiday Dance Party -- lights, music, and full-on festive energy for the whole family! And that was Day 1 of our Holiday Adventures -- sugar highs, science vibes, Santa smiles, and SO many memories. read more

I came here with my kids while visiting friends in New Jersey. It was a great spot to take the kids on a cold day so we weren't stuck inside. However, some of the exhibits weren't functioning correctly and that would have been nice and one exhibit (skyscrapers) was completely closed and that is what my son was most looking forward to. Other than that it was a great day because we came on new years eve and they did a noon years eve celebration and it was super fun and cool for the kids. They gave out free hats and noisemakers and made it exciting for them :) read more

Lots to see, lots to do and, undoubtedly, all around fun for the kids. I hadn't been to LSC in ages (since I was a child), so when we took our kids for a trip here on a random Saturday afternoon, I was probably anticipating going here more than them. First, getting here. LSC is pretty much located right next to Liberty State Park in Jersey City. When you arrive, you'll go through the parking lot and grab a parking ticket on your way in. You can park ANYWHERE you want in the lot. You can either prepay, prior to leaving, at a kiosk inside the center or you can pay with your credit card at the lot gates when you leave. Once in, if you have tickets then great! You can get your wristband at ticket entry and be on your way. If not, just go to the ticket booths and they'll take care of you. One thing to keep in mind is that they do have metal detectors here when you walk into the facility, so beware of what you bring with you. There are 4 total levels to the building and, like I said, there is LOTS to do and see. If you're with kids, you can probably anticipate spending 2-3 hours here. I won't go into every detail about the activities, but everything here revolves around ...... surprise, surprise ---- SCIENCE! There is a little something for every branch of it - chemistry, biology, physics, astronomy, etc. In addition to the activities, there is a food court on the 2nd level as well. You'll find your usual kids food there. Overall, it's hard not to have a good time here, especially for the kids - it's part educational, part playground, part amusement park. Not only will your kids have a blast, but you'll definitely learn a thing or two as well. Highly recommend visiting at least once. read more

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My family and I were initially drawn by the planetarium and kid-oriented Sesame Street film. We got the first showing. We should have done some of the museum before the show, though, because by the time we were done with the show, the museum was packed. It was overwhelming. (It was a rainy day, which didn't help.) The exhibits were cool, and the space had some uniqueness, like the netted climbing structure, but, yeah, we couldn't stay too long. Don't forget to pay for your parking before leaving the building. The machine inside is inconveniently not by the door. read more

This was luxuriously spacious, something you can't find in close proximity otherwise. Some really great play spaces for toddlers, preschoolers and other kids. The food ain't so great, so I recommend bringing your own or going out for lunch then coming back. Logistics: parking $7 for a car, first 30 min free. You're given a wristband so you can come back in all day. read more

Science? Yes! Titanic Exhibit? Yes! We specifically came all the way from Minnesota just to see the Titanic exhibit at the LSC. What a treat! We have a little boy who is a titanic aficionado. And the exhibit did not disappoint. They had a lot of official artifacts from the titanic, they had interesting bios of titanic passengers on the walls, you are assigned a real passenger and find out at the end of the exhibit if you survive or not, a glacier to touch, and even cabin room replicas. Also great photo ops when you enter the center...the bow of the ship and roses and jacks door. Other favorites include: - 4th floor observation deck - amazing views of NYC - turtles on 3rd floor - 3rd floor animals - 2nd floor couches to chill - 2nd floor dip n dots - 2nd floor snack shop - Bee hive - Model train room Yes we love snacks. The LSC is HUGE and ample parking roughly $7 to park which is a deal. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. Lots of bathrooms on each floor too. If we'd lived in Jersey we would sure be members! read more

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I was a high school chemistry teacher so I enjoy science ... I made a trip to the Liberty Science Center today to see the Titanic exhibit but had a chance to walk through the other floors to get up to the top floor special exhibits. The building has lots of hands on activities but, I was disappointed that much of the things I saw were aimed at very young kids, not adults and not even for high school aged students. The placed buzzed with activity as little tykes dove into the well designed hands on activities. They were having fun and more important, learning. I liked the fossil digging exhibit ... so did the three or four kids crawling through the Sandy pit. I thought that was cool. The titanic exhibit (only a week until it closes) was well done. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Plus, the way they explained the rational for retrieving relics from what people consider a mass grave was compelling. Overall, my impression was, the Liberty Science Center is positive but the exhibits are more for very young kids, not got teens and older. read more

Ok science center for younger kids. From what I remember, this isn't a huge place and worked my way through all the exhibits and displays within an hour, one and a half hours if you stretch it out at the gift shop and purchase food. Be prepared to pay premium prices for mediocre goods. The center can also use a refresh. read more

Very well posted on I-78 driving into the area, I am not familiar with this area at all as I was traveling thru. Heading home from being away I had read about the Titanic Exhibit being at the Liberty Museum and stopped in. I was a bit put off by paying for parking, museum entrance and then the additional fee for the exhibit. That's part of why I didn't give a five star. In Boston it was just the exhibit fee. The exhibit was well placed and informative. I did see jewelry and trinkets that were not shown in Boston, loved that. But also was disappointed my friend didn't get to see the Grand Entrance, I just assumed that being such a historical view it would be there. I had explained that the submersible would be amazing to see but that also was missing. With the costs of viewing this smaller exhibit I wish the price would have been adjusted as well. The Titanic gift shop was amazing and overall the museum looked like a lot of fun for kids. Restrooms were very clean as well. read more

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Incredible experience. We had a long layover for our flight and decided to stop in and explore. We checked our backpacks into lockers (you must pay for this) and stared on the top floor. There are interactive animal exhibits, space and science areas, healthcare area, model train room, a cool honeybee Honeycomb viewing area (they have the Queen bee labeled for you to find). Our kiddos loved the volcano presentation/explosion, the climbing fort, and the touch tunnel. We were here in Summer 2024 when they had a temporary Barbie exhibit, which was very interactive and inspiring. There are also a few eateries and a planetarium that we didn't experience but they are available for an additional fee. read more

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I thought it was just okay. I've been to much better interactive places like this for kids. Some of the stations seemed a bit outdated. Daniel Tiger's neighborhood was really underwhelming. The animals were cute and the touch tank was fun. Dinosaur exhibit was great too. My kids loved the hockey rink. But for the price overall it was nothing special. Forget getting food there - what an absolute nightmare the cosmic cafe was (I think that's what it was called). Had to wait 30 min for a burger and fries, and then an additional 20 min on line for a rice bowl. Ridiculous. Good to do once and it was a nice day overall, but I prob wouldn't ever go back. read more

Money trap! $7 parking $40 to get in. $10 for titanic exhibit $8 for planetarium Anything worth while is an xtra charge. They sold pins for $20 and none of them had anything to do with science or the center. They had a cell phone and pineapple on. For $20! Now don't get me wrong, kids will run around and point poke pull and push a bunch of things and be occupied for a while but the only learning going on is social skills. Having to interact with the droves of children. We paid for the Black Holes show in the Planetarium. We had a 5 year old with us and although he did a good job getting though it this is not for kids. Overall I don't think this is a ideal place to bring your kids. Bring them to Liberty State Park or the Environmental center close by. Even the new mall would be better idea for fun stuff to do. Don't waste your money! I'm sure a school trip to the center would fun for kids and all their friends. read more

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So much fun! Beware during the day on a weekday because it was full of students. There must have been so over 50 schools there! There was a 45 min wait for the touched tunnel. The bathrooms were clean. The kids had fun. But if you do not like crowds, I wouldn't recommend going during a weekday. You can order food online in advance. I highly recommend the French fries!!!! Delicious ! read more

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Overall rating: 4.4 Price: $47 all in with 2 extra shows Sigh, what to say. As an adult without a child, I realize now extremely late that this is a museum for children. But! I wanted to go because they claim they're the largest planetarium in the US. How can I not go? Did you know this is the largest planetarium in the US? At least that's the claim that got me there. So I may have had high expectations going in especially coming from the Hayden Planetarium in Manhattan. My friend and I thought we could just walk in but when we looked on a Thursday before a Sunday visit, we realized a lot of the "shows" are extra priced and sold out. The museum itself is already small, so I was surprised when the tickets + additional is a steep price. Knowing the museum is for children, I understand why there were choices. But the rollercoaster(s) on each planet is not for the weak. Motion sickness and dizziness x10. We also did the Sabrina carpenter show and they should consider having lyrics on the screen. Whoever did the graphics should go to art school. I don't think it's worth it unless you have kids for distraction. read more

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Lots of new special events going on. We got to see Buzz in person. There's a Pixar exhibition setup to show how their movies are made. There's also ocean life play area and train model exhibition. Butterfly house and petting zoo on the second floor. Really a full day long tour for family and kids. Cafe has newer options too like Mediterranean bowl. There's fried items and pizzas like before. First weekend of the month, Bank of America cardholders can get free entry (one ticket per cardholder) read more

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We came for The Science Behind Pixar (extra $10) in LSC. Explanation behind the scenes is wonderful. Lots interactive stations for kids to play. I learned a lot from this exhibition. We also get to meet Buzz Lightyear. It's every Sunday 11a-5p in April only. No extra charge, just need to wait in line. read more

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If you never got a chance to go to the liberty science center as a kid, I definitely suggest checking out LSC after dark. It is an event that happens on Thursday nights. I've been to LSC after dark twice. Once for a valentine theme night and then another for a hip-hop and R&B night. Both nights were a great time. LSC after dark is a perfect date night idea. They had a full bar so you could get your alcoholic beverages. They also had small bites for sale. There was a DJ and people were on the dance floor dancing. I enjoyed their Planetarium show which was a special add on to the ticket price. Each Thursday night is different so you can pick what theme seems more interesting to you. Now the times I went in the past, this event was 21+ only. Now it looks like it's 18+. Not sure if this would affect the environment of the event in any way. But I still definitely suggest checking it out. read more

Let me start off by saying I haven't been here in over a decade . I figured things would change since I was a kid, but a lot of things were literally EXACTLY the same lol That kind of shook me seeing as the general admission price was $36 and every added specialty exhibit was another $8, not too mention the cost of parking $7, and the gift shop was expensive and not including the food. The touch tunnel, petting tank upstairs, and lots of other exhibits were the same as when I was 11-12 and i'm 34 years old now. That was disappointing. The science center is most certainly geared for children and not adult friendly. If you're going to go . You have to attend when there aren't 500 screaming kids and annoying adults roaming around. It was packed and folks were pushy and rude. Not something I looked forward too. The security had attitude but the other staff around the facility were fantastic and willing to help you and teach you about any exhibit you had a question about. The cafe area was surprisingly tasty and had a lot of variety and even served beer! That's for the adults lol but overall still expensive for just tenders /fries. I get that they have to stay in business and support the animals and staff but you'll easily spending over $200 here We went in a group to see the Blue Whale exhibit and I was happy about that and got to see a large Blue Whale bone replica . Pretty cool. Overall I will not be attending again unless it was for their adult dance event at night or a birthday party. Too expensive, not enough adult centered activities and honestly not has entertaining as I wanted it to be. It's a one time experience here and really nothing else. read more

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Everyone been to liberty science center but after today I probably would not go back and advise others not to go. I think typically LSC is not opened on Mondays but since it's in-between Xmas and new year they felt they can make this a money grab. We stood in line 20 mins prior the planetarium show and it was opened for the first show. we were the 3rd party on line. the staff gave no directions but to wait. We had a stroller with our little one. we made eye contact a few times. My wife went up to them to confirm that the line was for the show and not to purchase ticket. They confirmed it was the line to enter. After 15 mins, they start scanning tickets, and that's when they told us to park our stroller to the side. So, then we hold up the line and we divide and conquered. I had to carry my son and my wife walks out excusing herself. Why couldn't there be a sign or the staff let us know earlier? it wasn't even a sold out show and the show starts 15 minutes late. After the show we go and check out the wobbly place and dino dog. then we go to get lunch at the cafeteria. Everything was fine until the fire alarms goes on. People were not panicked but there was no communication. I start getting my son to the stroller and wrap up our food. 5 mins later a security lady starts yelling for everyone to get outside. We were yelled at like cattle to go from the back of building to the front of the building. Barely any staff to tell anyone information except for the 2 security guards yelling at people. There was a big stretch of muddy grass that people were trying to avoid but of course the security guard was just yelling and didn't care. as we made it to the front there were like 20 staff with the neon green sweatshirt hanging out with themselves not helping direct the people traffic. If this was a real emergency like a fire or active shooter many lives would have been lost. we make it to our car and we change our son's diaper. we didn't have the option to leave people a lot of were stuck trying to leave. They still expected people to pay for parking to exit even during an 'emergency'. since it was a false alarm a lot of people were stuck in bumper to bumper traffic to leave. after 15 mins we were able to enter back and didn't have to go through metal detectors because we already had our wrist bands. We still got our fun for the day but I am scared how the staff was unprepared and how unsafe this place is. read more

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If you're not a cranky child, I'm honestly not sure if you're the target demo for this museum. I've probably been here four or five times since I was a pup myself - I recall an exhibit for bats that my dad brought me to in the 90s, but since I wasn't a science nerd (don't worry - I was so many other kinds of nerd) a lot of the displays/exhibits were over my head or just not that interesting. Hilariously based on yesterday, that's still the case! My top-tier chum and I came by yesterday for the opening day of the Titanic Exhibition (shoutout to Reddit for alerting me to yet another random event). In my opinion, it's easy to drive over here without navigation since the signage is plentiful going back toward that gross 78/Turnpike Spur merge a few miles back. If you have the ability to suck it up and walk an extra five minutes, I would park over at the Park and Ride on the weekend - it's actually very safe and very free. The cost of admission was I believe in the high $30 range, which included the extra $8 for the Titanic special exhibit. I always think it's a little ridiculous that you have to pay anything in addition to your initial admission to access an exhibit but these are the times we're living in. Despite that, the exhibit was very packed and plenty of people were willing to empty their pockets to get a glimpse at history. We got to the museum about half an hour early for our scheduled entrance to Titanic (which in hindsight I don't think mattered - we still ended up being a little early and it didn't seem like that part of the pre-paid ticket was being monitored) so we had an opportunity to look at a big chunk of the rest of the offerings. Eh. I think for most people including me, the big attraction is always the Planetarium with the gigantic screen - even in this day and age where movie screens are getting bigger and edgier, this one still hits. But guess what? You have to pay an additional fee to watch one of the shows, so it's something we unfortunately had to bypass on this particular visit. Most of the museum was insanely crowded with antsy kids and very miserable looking parents (a highlight for me was the giant display of Advil/Tylenol by the gift ship register; can't imagine who those are there for), so you had to wait a minute or two in every section to see displays or read the signs. This was also a pretty miserable weather day with snow in the forecast, so I can't even imagine what this is like on a nicer Saturday. The Titanic section itself was good, though I honestly wouldn't classify it in the great category. Here's one of my big issues (and one of my other chums mentioned this could be a legal/IP situation) - people from my Geriatric Oregon Trail Millennial generation are familiar with the Titanic story for a very obvious reason, and it involves a 1997 cinematic masterpiece that introduced Kate Winslet to mainstream society, as well as a version of Leo that may or may not have already been obsessed with 25-year-olds. That's just a fact, and it felt a little disingenuous not to acknowledge that to some extent. Absolutely no argument, the actual non-fictional Titanic saga should be told here and take total priority, but to not have one small room dedicated to the movie - which by the way, prided itself on the historic accuracy of its subject matter - feels like a big miss. Especially since they're selling Heart of the Ocean necklaces in the gift shop and there's a fantastic bow of the ship photo-op situation that is 100% an homage to the "I'm flying, Jack!" scene. Come on. There's no other reason to have that. The actual artifacts they had were cool but I was hoping for at least one that was literally/figuratively bigger, if that makes sense. They recovered and displayed a lot of cups and combs and trinkets, but I would have like to have seen a heavy hitter, like part of a bed or the door that Jack couldn't fit on (I know. I'm kidding). The most haunting items for us were not immaculate mirrors or forks, it was the objects that had damage to them, like a chipped glass, or a shard of wood from one of the chairs in the dining room. Really brought the tragedy to the fore. Another sad but interesting and important touch was towards the end, where they had a giant display on the wall of the breakdown of survivors and those who weren't as lucky, grouped by the class of passengers. Very wild to see that out of all of the demos, first class was the only area where more people survived than didn't. Unsurprising but it was sobering to see it laid out like that. If you're interested, I'd try to go during a time with minimal young pup screaming but it's going to be hard to do even during the week with the ubiquitous field trips on the premises. read more

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I visited LSC with my sister and my five year old son. They open up at 10am during the week. Get there early because there will be a long line to get inside when they open and you have to put your belongings in a scanner like at the airport. They have plenty of hands on exhibits for kids spread out across four floors. They also have 3-D like movies that are an extra charge. Parking is also a separate charge for 7.00. My son loved playing and learning at the exhibits, however there were so many summer camps that it got crowded very quickly and lots of older kids especially at the dinosaur dig that were throwing sand around. This was a one and done visit. I won't be back. I understand that summer camps are allowed to go wherever they please but there should be a designated day or two during the week that's only for them and tickets shouldn't be sold to the general public on these days, but that's just my opinion. I didn't try the food so I can't give my opinion on that and they have a very nice gift shop. read more

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Swift security check and ticketing process at the beginning, at least on a weekday mid-day. It was still pretty crowded for a weekday, possibly due to a school trip. There are 4 levels, each with different activities for different ages. There is a toddler room on room 2, which has a lot of neat stations. I also saw the staff cleaning some of the toys (A+!) while we were there. We also paid for tickets to the sesame Street planetarium show, which was fun - it even included a surprise lesson in another language! Great way to teach kids about our world and beyond. read more

Seems to be underrated. I rarely visit Jersey City, but I came here for the Brewsology Beer Festival. If you're not familiar with them, they take over museums across the country and hold a huge beer festival. This time it happened at the Liberty Science Center. I consider it to be a hands-on type of musuem. The third floor is my favorite. You can crawl around through a pitch-black tunnel, do a rock climb, play around in a climbing gym. This floor features animals, train sets, microbes. The Planetarium was probably my favorite, and it is reportedly the largest planetarium in the United States. I wasn't aware of this. Overall, 4 stars - fun and educational. read more

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This place was amazing. We look forward to going back again soon at a earlier time slot. I recommend planning way in advance since you have timed entry. The gift store closes exactly at five . read more

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My two year old loves LSC! There are plenty of things to do and see and it's an easy way to spend a few hours indoors, especially now that it's getting colder. Parking is plentiful and it's not hard to get a spot, even on the weekends which is nice. There are several floors of exhibits - they do a good job of rotating new exhibits into the mix which is nice. The planetarium is a must visit. It's an upcharge of $8 (or $6 for members) to see a show. They currently have a sesame street show which my daughter really enjoys. She also loves wobbly world and the trains - both a must see if you are visiting with a toddler! They've really upgraded the cafe area since I was a kid and you can find a bunch of different food kiosks like pizza, tacos and bbq. They also sell local beer which is cool. If you plan to visit more than once during the course of a year it's definitely worth looking into a yearly membership. If you are looking for a fun and educational way to spend the day then you cannot go wrong! read more

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I've been here twice during the day and once at night for an adult event and loved the experience. Very family friendly and worth bringing kids to. Also get lively in the evening and a good time. Came from nyc to nj and def enjoyed how interactive it is. read more

My school program came here on a weekday. We booked it in advance. We had 6 groups of elementary school students (grades K-5) with teachers+chaperones in attendance. Each group had roughly 10-15 students. To start off, all had wristbands and teachers+chaperones had the additional sticker for admission into the museum. We were told to head into the member admission entrance, so that we can get inside the building. Everything was fine until the wait in line to enter. I was EXTREMELY disappointed with the behavior from those who said that they were a member because they thought it was okay to cut us in line to go in first. LIKE?? Y'all need to wait at the back of the line. From this, I highly recommend having museum staff outside of the building to effectively organize the lines, so that we can enter accordingly because that experience was just not okay. Next, the kids were looking forward to the trip since last month, and they had a good time. They enjoyed exhibits such as touch tunnel, infinity climber, wonder why, and more. One of the exhibits that we didn't get a chance to check out was dino dig adventure which was located outside. They closed it because of the weather but reopened close to 2:30pm which was when we needed to head back to school. Overall, the experience wasn't that great in my opinion. Most of the time was spent waiting in line for popular exhibits such as touch tunnel and infinity climber. It was also very crowded with many families and school groups for some reason in the middle of the week. There were many strollers, and kids running around without supervision. To make this experience even better in the future, I do suggest you, perhaps, designate a day or two, or have designated time slots where only school groups should be allowed to visit the museum. Another suggestion would be to implement checking in large strollers because there were just too many of them on a PACKED day that it was hard to walk around. Some kids or adults could've tripped or fell over them. read more

Was so excited to check out their LSC After Dark which happens weekly on Thursdays in the summer! Each event has a theme and this time it was Wizards & Magic! I arrived around 7pm and there was plenty of parking and no line to enter. Staff were friendly and helpful. As soon as you walk in, there's a bunch of tables where you could buy handmade items (crocheted plushes, jewelry, and other cool Knick knacks) and get tarot readings. There's also a bar where you can order mocktails, themed cocktails, and beers. I got the smoking Syltherin cocktail which was delicious and well made. They also had a wand making station which was fairly busy and hard to find a spot at the tables. Inside, you can explore the museum exhibitions, pay an extra $8 for a planetarium ticket, and check out themed laser shows for $8/ticket. They have some food options (chicken tenders, fries, fish and chips, beef roast, mashed potatoes). Food was decent but nothing special. Loved the DJ! They played a good variety of throwbacks and newer music and kept the energy high! read more

So this is the first time ever that I've come to the liberty science center and I don't know how it has taken me 36 years to do so. Learning is so much fun when it's interactive and if you don't believe me ask any child there. I went on a weekday for like 45 dollars and along with exploring the whole place we also got to see a show in the planetarium that talked about living on other worlds. The entire experience was mind blowing and you learn so much. From live animals to electricity to hanging off the side of a building its all there. I think my favorite part was the show in the planetarium though. I think it's the biggest on the east coast. Even though some of the attractions were closed we still had an amazing time. I'll definitely be back . Oh and they do have a food court if you get hungry read more

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If you have a teeny tiny kid, bring them here. Scratch that... if you are a fully grown adult and miss being wowed, bring yourself here. My parents brought me here all the time as a kid. I remember crying inside the touch tunnel because I was overconfident when I (& if we are being honest, my parents) should have known the pitch dark would terrify me. I remember how insanely cool the simulator ride was, and I remember never being bored here. I came back for the first time in years and years and years for the special exhibit on Pompeii and mostly stuck to just that, instead of wandering around through the rest of the center. Firstly, it was incredibly detailed and so so so fascinating. I highly recommend getting the audio tour as well. I read the placards as well as listened and I think both provided details and insights that the other lacked. Together, it made for a great tour. I'd say, no rush and no lollygagging, the entire Pompeii exhibit took about two hours to walk through. After that, we got tickets to the volcano doc, which was interesting, but nothing you couldn't watch on youtube or even Planet Earth. It was 3D which was veryyyyy coooool but very unnecessary. But honestly, why not make everything 3D I guess? It's kind of expensive (I think about $50 a person for GA and the special exhibit) but if you live in the area and have kids, I've heard that the annual passes are super worth it. Like, if you go 3 times it pays for itself. Oh! And there is a photobooth which makes every excursion or adventure or day trip just a little more fun in my book. read more

Liberty Science Center - The Pompeii exhibit! - Museums Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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