This is an outstanding resource. The center is open to the public and is geared toward conservation education. The only real costs are attending the short films in the theater or for purchases from the gift shop, cafeteria or vending machines. There is an observation tower that is accessible via stairs or elevator that allows you to get above the trees and see the Lake Erie horizon. There are educational displays to help educate everyone about the ecosystem around the lake. All in all a really nice center.
I wrote a review for this under the park review....This is a wonderful place for adults and children. There are lots of hands on exhibits, informative films, a lovely gift shop and a snack area for simple lunches or snacks.
This was a very easy place to find for my boyfriend and I. We had fun reading the interesting facts about Presque isle and Lake Erie. There is an observation tower that displays a panoramic view of the lake. I would definitely recommend this.
cant say enough of how well this exibit is put together. the only cost is to see the big movie well worth it. if not enjoy the exibits, the man even showed my son all the fish in the basins the vegetation they were growing, what lovely people and very educational, we were there when the dinosours were on display what a treat, ps a beautiful view when you walk outside
This is a very nice facility located at the entrance of Presque Isle. For those that can remember way back when there used to be a drive-in movie at this location. We saw Young Doctors in Love there in '82. Anyway, the building is really nice and it has a tower you can climb or ride the elevator to the top and see a panorama of the lake and the land. It could really of used a few more levels to the tower to clear the nearby trees, but it really is nice on a clear day. The exhibits are your basic kid friendly kind of stuff so it's not really geared to hold adults attention for long. It's free so it's worth a stop.
this place is wonderful and its free, come in a learn history and again its free, your kids will love it and you will look like a awesome parent
As you drive up to the center you will have an impression of what to expect however when you you enter you feel underwhelmed. The space is very large but the exhibits are small and feel out off place. There is an eatery that all ways seems empty, an a gift shop with over priced trinkets. Even with these negatives there is a lot for children to do, they have interactive displays, craft events and displays with dinosaur bones (what little kid doesn't like that). It is a very good precursor before you head out to Presque Isle for a day of fun in the sun.
It's ok. However, It does not cater well to teens. It needs more information written down in some areas for Teenagers to indulge themselves more
The best thing there is the big screen theater. Show short (40 minutes or so), interesting, educational nature films - almost never crowded (except around Christmas, when great box office hit holiday movies are shown), short enough to keep the kids' attention, very reasonably priced concession stand. Highly recommend!
Great view of Lake Erie from tower (elevator accessible). Clean bathrooms. Displays are colorful and seem informative (we only had a few minutes to spend here).