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Great Lakes Science Center has so much to offer!

Cleveland pairs world class space attractions with student-friendly itineraries that mix learning and fun.


For Your Students

Students explore the NASA Glenn Visitor Center, hands-on science exhibits and the Steamship William G. Mather on the Lake Erie waterfront, take part in hands-on workshops and connect classroom science to real space history.

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Great Lakes Science Center Student Travel Programs and Educational Tours for Schools

Educational Destinations plans custom Great Lakes Science Center trips around your ensemble and educational goals. Educational Destinations plans custom Great Lakes Science Center trips around your curriculum and educational goals. Student groups explore the NASA Glenn Visitor Center, hands-on science exhibits and the Steamship William G. Mather on the Lake Erie waterfront. Our travel designers build each itinerary around your curriculum, from space history to hands-on engineering labs.

Great Lakes Science Center Educational Opportunities

Educational opportunities at the Great Lakes Science Center include interactive exhibits, plus workshops and programs selected to match your curriculum.

Great Lakes Science Center Options for Students

General options for student groups in Cleveland include Great Lakes Science Center, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Cleveland Metroparks and more.

Great Lakes Science Center Museums for Students

Museum options in Cleveland include Great Lakes Science Center, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Cleveland Metroparks, each with dedicated student programming.

Great Lakes Science Center Entertaining Options for Students

Entertaining options in Cleveland include Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Cleveland Orchestra, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland.

Why Great Lakes Science Center for Student Travel?

The Great Lakes Science Center is a top space trip destination for student groups because it offers the NASA Glenn Visitor Center, hands-on science exhibits and the Steamship William G. Mather on the Lake Erie waterfront with dedicated student programming.

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Great Lakes Science Center Student Travel FAQs

Answers to common questions about Great Lakes Science Center educational trips for students, applications, planning and costs.

What can student groups do at the Great Lakes Science Center?

Student groups can explore the NASA Glenn Visitor Center, hands-on science exhibits and the Steamship William G. Mather on the Lake Erie waterfront, join hands-on education programs and take part in grade-appropriate workshops. Educational Destinations builds each visit around your curriculum.

How long should a Cleveland space trip last?

Most school groups spend two to four days in the area. Your travel designer can build a day trip or a full week program that combines the Great Lakes Science Center with other STEM attractions.

What will students learn on a Cleveland space trip?

Students connect classroom science to real space history. Programs cover space science in the NASA Glenn Visitor Center, physics and engineering in hands-on labs and Great Lakes science aboard a historic freighter.

When is the best time to visit the Great Lakes Science Center?

The center is open daily and indoor exhibits make any season work well. Combine with a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame visit for a full Cleveland itinerary.

What is included in an Educational Destinations trip?

Every trip includes custom itinerary design, transportation, hotel accommodations, meals, attraction admissions, a personal ED Tour Director with the group throughout the trip and the Trip Account app for sign-up and payments. All pricing is all-inclusive with no hidden fees.

How many chaperones should our group bring?

We recommend one chaperone for every 10 students. Educational Destinations follows your school policy and includes chaperone pricing in your custom quote.

How much does a student space trip to Cleveland cost?

Pricing depends on group size, trip length, transportation and chosen activities. Educational Destinations provides an all-inclusive custom quote and offers Gift Link, a free fundraising tool that has helped groups raise more than $2,000,000 for their trips.

How do we get to Cleveland?

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is about 20 minutes from the center. Groups within driving distance often travel by motor coach. Educational Destinations arranges all transportation as part of your trip.

How far in advance should we book our trip?

Book 9 to 12 months ahead for the best rates and program availability. Spring is the busiest season for student travel.

Why choose Educational Destinations?

Educational Destinations is the first choice for student space travel, helping teachers open minds and educate students around the world with custom itineraries and a Tour Director with your group throughout the trip.

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