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Admission from $13.
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.
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Hours: Mon: Closed; Tue–Sat: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sun: 12:00 – 5:00 PMHours via Google Maps
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3 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.
Oct 18 – Nov 22 · 1:00 pmSeason
The Millersville University Chemistry Club presents exciting live demonstrations that turn science into a show, exploring surprising reactions and cool chemistry.
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“Oct 18 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Science in ACTION! with Millersville University Chemistry Club”
Oct 22 · 6:00 pmEvent
The biggest science party of the year features an evening of entertainment and food on Thursday, October 22nd from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.
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“Oct 22 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm A Taste of Science”
Nov 7 – 8 · 6:30 pmEvent
Families stay overnight at the Science Factory, exploring over 75 hands-on exhibits, enjoying a pre-lights-out snack, and sleeping in the exhibit hall.
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“Nov 7 November 7 @ 6:30 pm - November 8 @ 8:30 am Night Shift at Lancaster Science Factory”
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!”
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5 miDec 12 · Santa and Goats
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10am-6pm (varies by season)
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Mon: Closed; Tue–Sat: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM; Sun: Closed
Hours via Google Maps
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Sunday 11am–12am, Monday closed, Tuesday closed, Wednesday 4pm–12am, Thursday 4pm–12am, Friday 12pm–1am, Saturday 11am–1am
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Sunday 12-4, Tuesday-Thursday-Friday 10-4, Saturday 10-4 (Closed Monday and Wednesday)
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Tuesday–Sunday 9:00am–4:00pm; Monday closed
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Tuesday through Friday and Sunday at 10 am, 12 pm, and 2 pm; Saturday at 10 am and 12 pm
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