Our flexible pricing structure allows you to choose from the following attractions: general exhibits (general admission to Great Lakes Science Center and the NASA Glenn Visitor Center), The Cleveland Clinic DOME Theater or Steamship William G. Mather. Please note that different admission rates apply for members and non-members. View discounts
General admission tickets purchased online at least a day in advance of visitation will automatically receive a $1 discount on general admission or a $2 discount if a combination ticket with a DOME Theater movie or Mather ticket is included! (Please note that Hollywood film titles are not included).
Great Lakes Science Center, home of the NASA Glenn Visitor Center, makes science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) come alive through hundreds of hands-on exhibits, temporary exhibitions, daily science demonstrations, and more! Invent, design, tinker and create in our maker space, the Cleveland Creates Zone, explore the medical sciences in the BioMedTech gallery, experience the principles of light, magnetism, sound and electricity in the Science Phenomena gallery, and bring the youngest scientists to the Polymer Funhouse (special area for guests age 7 and under).
| Adult | $16.95 |
| Youth (2-12) | $13.95 |
| Adult Member | FREE |
| Youth Member | FREE |
| MAX Member | FREE |
Discounts may be available!!
Discounts may be available.
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Tour this restored 618-foot historic ship and see what life was like on board a working Great Lakes freighter. Explore the 1925-built Mather from stem to stern and see its huge cargo holds, brass and oak pilot house, elegant guest quarters and four-story engine room. Walk the decks and marvel at the “engineering firsts” that helped transform Northeast Ohio into a great industrial center. Experience the golden era of steamships on one of the best.
| Adult | $8.95 |
| Youth (2-12) | $5.95 |
| Adult Member | FREE |
| Youth Member | FREE |
| MAX Member | FREE |
Discounts may be available.
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Membership Become a member to receive free admission to the Science Center year round!
Become a member and save! Enjoy free admission year-round, discounts on camps and classes, invitations to exclusive events and more.
Choose from several levels of membership to fit your needs - Individual, Individual MAX, Family, Family PLUS, and Family MAX.
Have more questions about membership? Visit our Membership FAQ here for information on benefits, discounts, tax deductions and more.
| Individual | $75 |
| Individual MAX | $99 |
| Family | $119 |
| Family PLUS | $149 |
| Family MAX | $185 |
| Sustaining Family MAX | $500 |
| President's Circle | $1,500 |
| Patron Family MAX | $750 |
Discounts may be available.
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Gift Certificates are redeemable at the Science Center box office and GreatScience.com for tickets, membership and parking. Certificates cannot be redeemed for classes, camps, or at the Cafe or Science Store. Certificates will be emailed to you or the recipient to use or gift immediately and are available in any denomination.
Special Events
General Admission Yuri's Night: Space Party The out-of-this-world party returns April 13!
The perfect way to experience the museum after dark! Come dressed in your cosmic best and enjoy live music, science demonstrations and all-new scavenger hunts! Don't forget the essentials: tasty appetizers and an open bar featuring Platform Beer Co. and Mancan Wine! Yuri's Night is a 21+ event.
The perfect way to experience the museum after dark! Snag a VIP ticket and enjoy early admission to the party, complimentary beer, wine and cocktails and free parking! Yuri's Night is a 21+ event.
| VIP Admission | $125 |
Discounts may be available.
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Now Playing at the Cleveland Clinic DOME Theater
Follow Katie, a young girl, and her family as they explore the beauty of nature right outside their door! From a den of coyote pups and a nest of wood ducks, to tadpoles, salamanders and a family of white-tailed deer, the film reveals our animal neighbors in breathtaking detail. This film reminds us that sometimes in ordinary places, you can uncover extraordinary things - if you just take a step outside!
| Adult | $10.95 |
| Youth (2-12) | $8.95 |
| Adult Member | $8.95 |
| Youth Member | $6.95 |
| MAX Member | FREE |
Discounts may be available.
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It's an underwater adventure of GIANT proportions! Get to know the living, breathing Great Barrier Reef in this DOME Theater documentary. Along the way, you'll meet some of its most fascinating aquatic residents, including manta rays, sea turtles and baby seahorses. Experience the awe of this vibrant underwater city. Are you ready to take the dive?
| Adult | $10.95 |
| Youth (2-12) | $8.95 |
| Adult Member | $8.95 |
| Youth Member | $6.95 |
| MAX Member | FREE |
Discounts may be available.
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2 Ticket Combo
Unavailable until May 2019
| Adult | $21.95 |
| Senior | $19.95 |
| Kids (2-12) | $18.95 |
| Students (ID) | $20.95 |
| Members | FREE |
Discounts may be available.
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General Admission + Backyard Wilderness Admission to the Science Center and a screening of Backyard Wilderness
Enjoy general admission to the Science Center, including the NASA Glenn Visitor Center, hands-on exhibits and special exhibitions, PLUS a movie at the DOME Theater!
| Adult | $21.95 |
| Youth (2-12) | $18.95 |
| Senior (65+) | $19.95 |
| College Student (ID) | $20.95 |
Discounts may be available.
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General Admission + Great Barrier Reef Admission to the Science Center and a screening of Great Barrier Reef
Enjoy general admission to the Science Center, including the NASA Glenn Visitor Center, hands-on exhibits and special exhibitions, PLUS a movie at the DOME Theater!
| Adult | $21.95 |
| Youth (2-12) | $18.95 |
| Senior (65+) | $19.95 |
| College Student (ID) | $20.95 |
Discounts may be available.
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3 Ticket Combo
General Admission + Backyard Wilderness + Mather Admission to the Science Center, Steamship William G. Mather, plus a screening of Backyard Wilderness
Unavailable until May
| Adult | $24.95 |
| Senior | $22.95 |
| Kids (2-12) | $21.95 |
| Student (ID) | $23.95 |
Discounts may be available.
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General Admission + Great Barrier Reef + Mather Admission to the Science Center, Steamship William G. Mather, plus a screening of Great Barrier Reef
Unavailable until May 2019
| Adult | $24.95 |
| Senior | $22.95 |
| Kids (2-12) | $21.95 |
| Student (ID) | $23.95 |
Discounts may be available.
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