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Family Science Expedition

Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Cost: All Museums Pass: $12.50/adult, $8.50/child
Scientists Big and Small

Suggested Experience:
Family Science Expedition

Mom and blogger Kristin Goecke from MasonMetu writes about one of her family’s “go to” destinations, the Museum of Natural History & Science.

Activities in this Experience

Preschool Sandplay

If you have little ones, they will love the sand pit area. They can slip off their socks and shoes and dip their toes in the cool sand.  Plus, there are also plenty of trucks and sand toys to keep them entertained!

Plan On: 20 minutes
Dates: Daily
Times: Museum Hours
Where: Museum of Natural History & Science
Admission: Free to Members or with Museum Admission
Nature’s Trading Post

Kids can bring in natural treasures they may find on a hike and earn points for their “trade.” There are some great things to see inside–live snakes and cockroaches are some of the creatures we’ve encountered. 

Plan On: 20 minutes
Dates: Daily
Times: Museum Hours
Where: Museum of Natural History & Science
Admission: Free to Members or with Museum Admission
It’s Cave Time

I know we’ve covered some miles in the Cave since this is one of our top repeat things to do. Remember that there is also a beginner level where you can experience the Cave in a slightly less thrilling way.

Plan On: 20 minutes
Dates: Daily
Times: Museum Hours
Where: Museum of Natural History & Science
Admission: Free to Members or with Museum Admission
Cincinnati’s Ice Age

We love checking out the larger than life replicas of a Wooly Mammoth, Saber Tooth Tiger and Giant Sloth. Head through the recreated glacier and check out the life-size wolves, tigers, huge trees and more. 

Plan On: 25 minutes
Dates: Daily
Times: Museum Hours
Where: Museum of Natural History & Science
Admission: Free to Members or with Museum Admission
Dino Hall

Make sure you look up since there might be a Pterodactyl flying overhead! At the end, we stop by the Dinosaur table that is filled with Dinosaurs your kids can pick up and play with. 

Plan On: 15 minutes
Dates: Daily
Times: Museum Hours
Where: Museum of Natural History & Science
Admission: Free to Members or with Museum Admission

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