FREE admission to the Great Lakes Science center

On September 18, the Great Lakes Science Center opens its doors at no cost for NASA Discovery Days, a special two-day event celebrating space exploration. This is your chance to dive into cutting-edge science without worrying about admission fees. Your family will encounter interactive exhibits and hands-on activities centered on NASA's Artemis program, which aims to return astronauts to the Moon and eventually reach Mars. You'll see real spacecraft technology, including details about the Orion spacecraft and the powerful SLS rocket that powers these missions. Kids can experience Moon Base VR to virtually explore the lunar surface, try the Orion Spaceflight Simulator to practice piloting a spacecraft, and take photos with Artemis astronaut cutouts and Eva the mascot. The center also features challenges like the Lunar Crater activity, virtual reality space flights, and opportunities to chat with actual NASA engineers and scientists from Glenn Research Center right here in Cleveland. Whether your children are space enthusiasts or simply curious explorers, this event offers an inspiring look at how Ohio contributes to humanity's next giant leap.