Best Science Centers & Discovery Zones

Explore the best best science centers & discovery zones options for kids and families in South Portland

Portland Science Center

Portland Science Center

Museum with science & history exhibits. Educational museum on a wharf featuring exhibits on science, technology, history & culture.

Portland Science Center, Portland, Maine

Portland Science Center, Portland, Maine

Visit this great place for kids and families!

Southworth Planetarium

Southworth Planetarium

Visit this great place for kids and families!

Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine

Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine

Hands-on learning for kids. Interactive kids' museum known for its camera obscura, also with science & job-related activities.

Mad Science of Maine

Mad Science of Maine

Visit this great place for kids and families!

Maine State Aquarium

Maine State Aquarium

Aquarium with lobsters & a touch tank. This aquarium is open seasonally & features a lobster display, touch tank & various sport fish.

Woodman Museum

Woodman Museum

Period displays in 4 pre-1860s homes. A complex of 4 historic houses playing host to exhibits of natural & local history plus art.

Seacoast Science Center

Seacoast Science Center

Marine museum with touch tanks & more. Science center featuring fish & marine mammals, plus touch tanks & a Discovery Dock for kids.

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