Best Science Centers & Discovery Zones

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

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

Family-friendly natural history museum. Research institution's natural history museum featuring dinosaur bones, a butterfly house & more.

1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19103

The Franklin Institute

The Franklin Institute

Kid-friendly, interactive science museum. Lively, family-friendly science museum with many interactive exhibits & displays plus a planetarium.

222 N 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, United States

Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History

Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History

A look at Judaism in the USA. This site explores the history of Judaism in the United States, from the 1600s until modern day.

101 S Independence Mall E, Philadelphia, PA 19106, United States

Science History Institute

Science History Institute

History of chemistry at a public museum. This open-to-the-public museum, library & learning center features the history of chemistry.

315 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

University City Science Center

University City Science Center

Visit this great place for kids and families!

3675 Market St STE 400, Philadelphia, PA 19104, United States

Please Touch Museum

Please Touch Museum

Family-friendly, interactive exhibits. A large environment with a focus on ages 3-12 contains hands-on attractions, plus an on-site cafe.

4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA 19131, United States

The Barnes Arboretum at Saint Joseph’s University

The Barnes Arboretum at Saint Joseph’s University

Visit this great place for kids and families!

50 Lapsley Ln, Merion Station, PA 19066, United States

Delaware County Institute of Science

Delaware County Institute of Science

Visit this great place for kids and families!

11 Veterans Sq., Media, PA 19063

Edelman Fossil Park & Museum of Rowan University

Edelman Fossil Park & Museum of Rowan University

Visit this great place for kids and families!

66 Million Mosasaur Wy, Sewell, NJ 08080

Delaware Children's Museum

Delaware Children's Museum

Interactive play for kids of all ages. Riverfront building for toddlers to teens features interactive exhibits & a climbing structure.

550 Justison St, Wilmington, DE 19801

Delaware Museum of Nature & Science

Delaware Museum of Nature & Science

Dinosaurs & other kid-friendly exhibits. Cozy, kid-friendly museum featuring dinosaurs, shells, a butterfly garden & interactive exhibits.

4840 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807

New Jersey State Museum

New Jersey State Museum

Planetarium, art & historic exhibits. Museum with a planetarium & areas dedicated to fine art, cultural & natural history & archeology.

205 W State St, Trenton, NJ 08608

The Bucks County Children's Museum - Advance Ticketing Recommended

The Bucks County Children's Museum - Advance Ticketing Recommended

Visit this great place for kids and families!

500 Union Square Dr, New Hope, PA 18938, United States

Iron Hill Science Center

Iron Hill Science Center

Visit this great place for kids and families!

1115 Robert L. Melson Ln, Newark, DE 19702, United States

Lost River Caverns

Lost River Caverns

Underground walking tours, museum & shop. Attraction since 1930 with underground walking tours, museum, trail, gem mill, store & picnic areas.

726 Durham St, Hellertown, PA 18055, United States

Da Vinci Science Center

Da Vinci Science Center

Double-decker, interactive science spot. Innovative exhibits & hands-on science experiments for all ages in a modern, two-story space.

815 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101, United States

Reading Science Center

Reading Science Center

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645 Penn St, Reading, PA 19601

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