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The Lancaster Science Factory is an interactive museum where visitors explore over 75 STEM exhibits designed for children in kindergarten through eighth grade, with adults and younger children welcome to participate together. The exhibit floor features a Maker Space classroom, the Castanga Learning Center, and hands-on demonstrations in chemistry and manufacturing. Admission costs $13 for guests age 3 and older; children under 2 enter free. Tickets are sold online for specific entry times to manage capacity. The wheelchair-accessible museum offers free admission to SNAP/EBT or Access cardholders, who receive four free admissions per card through the Museums for All program. The first 300 visitors receive free admission from 5pm to 7pm on the first Friday of each month. Details appear at lancastersciencefactory.org.
You can check current prices and choose your tickets on Lancaster Science Factory’s own ticket page. You pay there, not here.
You choose your tickets and check current prices on Lancaster Science Factory’s ticket page. You pay there, not here.
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Hours: Mon: Closed; Tue–Sat: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sun: 12:00 – 5:00 PMHours via Google Maps · read on
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4 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.
Nov 6 – Dec 4Season
The Lancaster Science Factory opens for extended evening hours on the first Friday of each month from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, offering families hands-on science exploration.
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“First Friday @ The Lancaster Science Factory! Nov 6 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm”
Nov 7, 2026 – Feb 14, 2027Season
Families stay overnight at the Lancaster Science Factory, exploring over 75 hands-on exhibits, enjoying a pre-lights-out snack, and sleeping in the exhibit hall.
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“Night Shift at Lancaster Science Factory Nov 7 November 7 @ 6:30 pm - November 8 @ 8:30 am”
Nov 22 · 1:00 pmEvent
The Millersville University Chemistry Club performs live demonstrations featuring surprising reactions and cool chemistry experiments, turning science into an engaging show.
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“Science in ACTION! with Millersville University Chemistry Club Nov 22 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm”
Nov 27 – 28Event
Comic bubbleologist Casey Carle performs BubbleMania, a one-man show featuring giant floating spheres, science, art, and comedy across two days.
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“BubbleMania feat. Casey Carle, Presented by: ABA Centers of Pennsylvania Nov 27 11:00 am - 3:00 pm”
4 free admissions per SNAP/EBT or Access card
“Museums for All Patrons: Your SNAP/EBT or Access card grant 4 free admissions/ card!”
4 free admissions with SNAP/EBT or Access card
“Your SNAP/EBT or Access card grants 4 free admissions/ card!”
First 300 visitors receive free admission from 5pm-7pm on the first Friday of each month
“The first 300 visitors receive FREE ADMISSION from 5pm – 7pm on the First Friday of each month!”
3 miLancaster
Preschool Bounce
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4 miLancaster
Military Admission Discount
3 miOct 31 · Make-Believe Masquerade Ball
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SNAP EBT Card Holder Discount
2 miNov 1 · "Coffee with a Colonial" with Sam Leamer
Lancaster
Museums for All EBT Discount
2 miLancaster
3 miNov 5 · Hands On History Day
Lancaster
Museums for All Rate (EBT)
3 miLancaster
Sunday Family Fun Pack
Lancaster
Museums for All - SNAP/WIC Recipients
Lancaster
Monthly Key
3 miLancaster
Buy 2 Get 2 Free Tickets
5 miDec 12 · Santa and Goats
Lancaster
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