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ScienceWorks Hands on Museum

1500 E Main St, Ashland, OR 97520
541-482-6767
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Ranked #4 of 8 attractions in Ashland
Type: Science Museums
Owner description: ScienceWorks is a fun, engaging science center where kids and adults can rediscover wonder. The innovative museum features nearly 100 interactive... more » Owner description: ScienceWorks is a fun, engaging science center where kids and adults can rediscover wonder. The innovative museum features nearly 100 interactive exhibits, an outdoor garden, live science shows and dynamic programs year-round that encourage children and adults to learn about more about various scientific principles.ScienceWorks offers educational programs for students and teachers, as well as public programs including workshops, lectures, birthday parties, summer festivals and science camps. « less
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Medford, Oregon
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38 reviews 38 reviews
8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

We went by bus on a tour to the museum. We were allowed to enter before it opened to the public and were treated to a short guided tour that explained what was there and the purpose of the museum. When the museum opened, it was soon filled with lots of excited children of all ages that scurried through the... More

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Ashland, Oregon
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

Very user friendly for my 4 year old grandson and many friends children I have taken there! Very family friendly and I understand they plan to expand.

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Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

We bring our three year old here about once a month and we stay about 1-2 hours. Anymore than that, she will only play for 20 minutes and wants to go. Same boring activities, not much rotation, staff not very involved.

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Southern California
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3 attraction reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

We took our 10 year old here and found it entertaining for a couple hours. It's definitely not someplace you would spend a whole day, but if you've got kids who need to blow off some steam when it's not park weather, this is a good choice. And we did learn a thing or two.

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Vegas
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25 reviews 25 reviews
11 attraction reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013 via mobile

The good thing about this place is that the kids can touch and interact with all the exhibits. It's a great learning experience and I promise you will learn a few things you didn't know! It's a pretty basic set up but if you take your time to explore each exhibit you should have a time. I had no complainers... More

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Seattle, Washington
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

I wasn't sure if my kids (13 and 10) would find it interesting for long, but once there they were hooked on many of the activities for hours. Then the adults got in the fun, and we had to pull ourselves away. It was great too that it wasn't too crowded even on a weekend.

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Asheville NC
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Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

This is a great setting for families to have low key fun and allow the kids some freedom to roam. It offers something for all ages from bubbles to science exhibits.

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Eagle Point, Oregon
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72 reviews 72 reviews
24 attraction reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2013

This is a great place to take kids. The theme changes and there are interactive attractions. The gardens outside are great as well. You can learn a lot.

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Talent, Oregon
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29 reviews 29 reviews
11 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

This museum is small but has a lot packed into it. I went last when it was rented out for a party. What a great idea. All adults playing like children with cocktails in hand. I have been on Earth Day too with the general public. Always a good time.

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Portland, Oregon
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11 attraction reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2012

A really nice surprise, with tons of hands on educational play for kids from 2-12+! The bubble room is awesome. So is the building room.

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