4 floors & 12 galleries with interactive science exhibits, a planetarium & a 3D theater.
At a glance
#27 of 37 Tourist attractions in Jersey City #9 of 17 Non-profit organizations in Jersey CityLocalGuideWorld score: 4.50
Rating breakdown
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5 ★68%
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4 ★20%
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3 ★6%
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2 ★2%
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1 ★3%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Liberty Science Center?
- Liberty Science Center is rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 16,336 reviews.
- How does Liberty Science Center rank in Jersey City?
- Liberty Science Center is #27 of 37 Tourist attractions in Jersey City by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Liberty Science Center located?
- 222 Jersey City Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07305, United States — 1.1 km from the center of Jersey City.
- How can I contact Liberty Science Center?
- Phone: +1 201-200-1000 · Website: lsc.org
I found it extremely interesting, a very good place to learn and expand knowledge about technological and scientific topics, I like that people can manipulate certain machines and see for themselves the magic of the machines, I liked the animal life that is preserved here. The only detail was the admission price, which seemed very expensive to me...$35. But from there everything was perfect.
Nice place for a rainy day. Quite an eclectic mix of exhibitions including animals, trains and interactive science bits. Very much liked the planetarium! The cafe wasn't that great.
Great science center! Lot of activities for kids. Some exhibits were closed, a lot required purchasing additional to the ticket. Lot of cute little events throughout the day like sound boom time and meet an animal!
Expensive and basic food like burgers, pizza, sandwiches that are average in taste, too.
Expensive and basic food like burgers, pizza, sandwiches that are average in taste, too.
It’s a nice place to take your kids for a day trip if you live close. The staff was awesome and me and my son had a lot of fun and it’s a tone of information in the exhibits, The only thing that made the experience a little less enjoyable was the parents. A LOT of them weren’t monitoring their kids and i saw a lot of children being pushed and shoved. We went on the weekend so maybe go during a time when it isn’t as crowded.
Awesome science museum for kids of all ages! I even enjoyed it as an adult. I learned a lot of cool things, and that made it even more enjoyable to escort my kids through the museum. My personal favorites were the Planetarium, "Fossil or Not" pop-up quiz game, and skyline views of lower Manhattan while outside at the dinosaur dig. My kids' fan favorites were the indoor climbing exhibit, dinosaur dig, animal habitat exhibits, optical Illusion building, and all things having to do with outer space. We became annual members and are so glad we did! With the annual membership we save 10% on food and gifts. The food is really tasty at the cafeteria. They had delicious tacos which is not something you can always get at a cafeteria. Parking is affordable at $7. We have gone twice in 3 weeks and can't wait to come back. :)
Great place to take the kids for fun and education. They had a lot of interactive exhibits that kept them occupied for a while. The planetarium show was Sesame Street themed and it was also good. If you’re looking for an inexpensive place to take the kids when they’re off of school this place fits the bill nicely
There were quite a few interesting activities geared towards mainly elementary school aged and maybe middle school aged students. Some of the exhibits are getting worn and need renovations. Some are under renovation. The animal exhibit is the most impressive. Interactive activities such as climbing wall are great, too. The admission fee is pricey and doesn't include 3D movies and shows. Parking is $7 and space plenty. Pay at the station by ticket counter to save time. Buy tickets online in advance online and save.
There was so much to experience at Liberty Science Center!! We always have a great time, the prices aren't that outrageous, which can be affordable but also the membership has its benefits. I am a member since when you break down the membership cost versus how many visits to make it worthwhile, since we enjoy to explore the different shows in the planetarium 🪐 ✨🪐 or checking out the latest experiments 🧪🧫 we always enjoy our visits.
Great kids science museum easily driveable from most of the NYC area and Long Island. Best for kids in the 4-12 zone, though big kids will definitely enjoy the planetarium. If you want to see all of the exhibits, plan to spend most of opening hours there. Decent cafe with outdoor dining, and indoors areas have excellent ventilation (CO2 <900) for those still being cautious.
We flew in from Atlanta and stopped by here first and spent half the day. Lots to see and do. The films were interesting though sadly, some adults can't seem to put their phones away. The exhibits were clean and educational though some of the interactive stuff was broken. The cafe had vegan options!
I live in Brooklyn so it was a bit of a schlep to get here. I would say it was not worth the ~1 hr trip nor the $30 adult ticket price.
It very much seemed like an institution well past its heyday. A lot of the interactive digital exhibits were probably really cool 15 years ago but are now dated both in the technology they employ and the information they proffer. Many of the highlights were closed - the wind tunnel / scaffolding / touch tank / etc. - and so the remaining exhibits were super crowded.
A lot of the exhibitions are also paywalled behind separate ticketing, and all those special exhibits had big crowds / lines. Very cash-grabby especially on top of a pretty steep entrance fee.
One major highlight was the TRAINS!! those miniatures / dioramas were very cool and detailed. And because it's all about the past anyway, it was not outdated.
I wouldn't recommend coming on a raining Saturday either. It was packed!! Overall, it makes sense only on a random weekday with a 4 year old if you live close by.
It very much seemed like an institution well past its heyday. A lot of the interactive digital exhibits were probably really cool 15 years ago but are now dated both in the technology they employ and the information they proffer. Many of the highlights were closed - the wind tunnel / scaffolding / touch tank / etc. - and so the remaining exhibits were super crowded.
A lot of the exhibitions are also paywalled behind separate ticketing, and all those special exhibits had big crowds / lines. Very cash-grabby especially on top of a pretty steep entrance fee.
One major highlight was the TRAINS!! those miniatures / dioramas were very cool and detailed. And because it's all about the past anyway, it was not outdated.
I wouldn't recommend coming on a raining Saturday either. It was packed!! Overall, it makes sense only on a random weekday with a 4 year old if you live close by.
I was invited by a coworker and invited another coworker since our kids are all close in age. It was a lot of fun. Love the age range of appropriate activities and areas. My daughter really loved the hands on activities. Creating a bee and learning about pollination and building with toothpicks and marshmallows to see if had strong structure really kept her in engaged. The food was great with great options for parents and kids. I can't wait to go back when the weather gets warmer too.
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