Eugene, United States
2300 Leo Harris Pkwy
N/A
+1 5416827888
Good for kidsToiletsNo restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible car parkWheelchair-accessible entranceWheelchair-accessible toilet
Went to a Metallica laser show, which wasn't the greatest but I'm definitely going back just to check out the place. What I was able to see I could tell it had a lot of really cool things.
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If you could do a four hour planetarium showing I would be here every night I came for a fundraiser and have not been to the ESC but I will say it is geared toward a younger crowd (2-11 maybe?). The exhibits were interesting but I bet even more so when it’s open and you get more information from staff. The planetarium showing was amazing! We also had a laser show customized for our group and it was cool, the kids especially got a kick out of it (a lot of dancing and laughing). I’m happy to support the science center but as I have zero kids I might not come back any time soon. Definitely encourage a visit to anyone with younger children and get them interested in science!
All the classics! A great place to explore with any age. They have a good selection of interesting and educational exhibits, most are hands on and fun to figure out. They have a small tots area, there is a back room for deeper science experiments with a group, the dome theater is their most exciting piece tho. They host a variety of things from constellations to laser light shows with rock music. Just wish it was bigger and had all the funding for more and new all the time. **look into the membership benefits!
This place was really fun!! My 9 year old grandaughter and I both had a wonderful time. They have all kinds of great fun activities to do. The staff was super nice and friendly. The prices are so inexpensive!! We love that part!! We got a schedule and circled all the activities we plan on doing!! Great fun. Keep an eye out for all the activities!! We love this place!!
I love Eugene Science Center! I have been going to ESC since I was a child. Good times then and now. My son loves to visit and play. He loves the planetarium shows and the laser light shows are great! Friendly out going staff. Low prices. They are apart of Museums for all and have great discounted prices for snap/EBT.
You would think that being located in a university town, the science center would be exceptional. This location could not even be described as ‘adequate’. A personal support worker, I took a teenage client here in hopes of an engaging, educational experience. Parking here is some distance from the actual science center and we were confused if we were even in the right location. Once we finally made our way to the building, I should have been alerted to possible trouble by the rundown exterior and poor maintenance of the grounds. Old, peeling picnic tables and litter were the first impression made. We purchased entrance to the center as well as a planetarium show. I believe my adult price for both was 11. Stepping from the cashier into the center, I was immediately disappointed. The entire place can be taken in in one glance. The stations are old, many in need of repair, and all seriously lacking in appeal. In fact, most of the exhibits are geared towards very young children - under 8, I’d say. In this technology-driven society, this science center seems like an absolute dinosaur. We were finished with the main center in less than 20 minutes and had to amuse ourselves in the gift shop until the planetarium show. The planetarium seating was comfortable, the sound was good, but the graphics were dated. We didn’t see a astrological show, but rather a show on sounds in nature. It was meant to be interactive, but, much like the rest of the center, was geared towards a very young audience. A teenager or adult feels grossly out of place. The staff were all friendly, but this science center is in desperate need of funding and updating. It’s painfully obvious where Eugene’s interests lie - with Autzen stadium mere footsteps away in its multi-million dollar splendor.
Love this place! I've been here with a 2, 7, 17, 37, and 73 year olds and they all had a good time! It's in doors so great during too cold, wet, or hot days. It is easy to spend hours here, making it well worth the small entry cost. Rotates exhibits and has a nice balance between new and old favorites!
Friendly Staff, and that is about it. Its a small planetarium, its very run down and they get very little to no local support unfortunately. I came to this place once around 30ish years ago as a kid for a school trip and it was great.(when it was at its mid to prime years.) As an adult taking other kids(not mine) to see this place...its sad to see how little love it gets. the seating is sticky sometimes, there is a smell to the place....really it needs to be torn down and redone on a grand scale...but this is a football and track town...science doesn't seem to matter to the locals much unfortunately. would not take kids to this place even though it can still be fun and inexpensive price for admission. There are better ones available further away outside of Eugene.
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