My parents had brought my kids when the dinosaur exhibit was there and everyone loved it. We went this past weekend and my young children had a good time. I was very impressed with the their moon walk exhibit. The kids loved it!!!
We found this place on our way to somewhere else, but we're so happy we went! It's close to the highway and there is a good restaurant within walking distance.The museum is two floors and has fun activities. The kids we went with were 2-5 years old and they had a blast. They enjoyed the "Moon Walk" (where a staff member hoists you up to simulate low gravity), the chairs where you can hoist yourself up with pulleys, and the big submarine with periscopes! I liked the giant Mill Yard replica made from Legos.The price is decent too, $8, under 3 is free. There were also snack machines, gift shop and several bathrooms with changing stations. Nearby parking that is free on weekends.We'll be back!
As somebody who has had four generations of family in Manchester, this is the best of history and science! Why shouldn't children in Manchester be inspired? We are!
This place is fun, more if you have kids that like to touch things (what kids don't?) There are many things to learn about while you are touching them as there are placards on all items explaining them. Learn about pulleys as you pull yourself up in the air on a chair, play with the plasma ball and all of the other small things that there are there. The admission price is pretty cheap, so that I always a good thing. The only problem that I found was that there are a few items that didn't work or needed some attention to work correctly and that didn't help a whole heck of a lot. You also don't want to be there if there is a large group there as well, as it can get loud and busy with the kids that aren't being looked after.
We got there at 10am - when they opened. No people. We could do anything. The lego display was very excellent. Different science exhibits. We spent 3 hours here. Great price!
As far in things in the area it's good. My children enjoyed it at a birthday party they went to. It was something different for a party venue which was nice.
My husband and I took our 8 yo second grader here last Sunday morning. I had read several reviews beforehand, so I thought it would be a good fit for a family fun day. After being there I have no idea how some reviewers said they spent 3-5 hours there! We were there for exactly 75 minutes and we saw/touched/interacted with everything they offered. Most of the exhibits are DIY hands on stuff, so parents need to read the directions for the little kids. Even though there is a lot of reading and some complex science concepts being shown, the whole layout and exhibits a geared for 3-5 yo in my opinion. The Moon Walk and the Lego Millyard complex were big hits for my daughter and my husband. I'm glad it was only $8 pp admission because for what you get, it isn't worth more than that. I'd recommend it to parents of toddlers, but we won't go back.
Took 2 of our grandchildren (age 4 & 2) to the museum. It's a great place for you kids. Lots of hands on stuff and good for different ages.... It's a little pricey for a one time visit. The annual membership is a great deal if you live in the area. They were fascinated with the million plus lego replica of the Manchester mill building area, including the one we were in. Give it a try.... I think you will like it.
We dropped my wife off at the Merrimack outlets and I brought the kids (3, ages 11, 8, 6) up to the SEE Science Center. The kids had a great time. Yes, some of the 'science' interaction objects were pretty simple, but letting the three kids muck about with things in their own time together made the time pass quickly. They had a great time with the 'pulley chairs' racing each other up and down. I was extremely impressed with the Lego display. There's a few 'easter eggs' hidden in the windows...and on the roofs! Check for the robbers on the roof, and see if you can find the ambulance responding to the guy with the severed arm! (My kids pointed that one out to me!)In all, the kids spent a good 2 hours onsite, and I had to pull them away to get back to pick up Mom at the mall. They wanted more time, but I suspect that more than 3 hours would be unnecessary. Oh, and the price was $8 a head, and between May-Sep they offer a military discount, which was, alas, not available when we dropped in.
Parents of children with food allergies BEWARE they allow familes to eat at tables in the exhibits/right next hands on activities. So kids are going to and from exhibits and their peanut butter sandwich or anywhere no designated area at all