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Greensboro Science Center Home to 3 attractions in 1 destination: an Aquarium, Museum & Zoo. Visit us at www.greensboroscience.org. Please be considerate of other fans' opinions.
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The Greensboro Science Center is a premier family destination in North Carolina offering multiple attractions in one destination: a science museum with exhibits focused on dinosaurs, reptiles, amphibians and extreme weather; a zoo, home to animals such as red pandas, gibbons, tigers, meerkats and maned wolves; an aquarium, which features sharks, penguins, stingrays, otters, fishing cats, a variety of fishes and more; and the state-of-the-art OmniSphere Theater, featuring 3D and full-dome shows. Hours: 9 am to 5 pm (Zoo closes at 4 pm seasonally)

Visit www.greensboroscience.org for admission information, tickets, events, special classes, rentals and attraction information.

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Help save lives this October! 🩸The Greensboro Science Center and American Red Cross are partnering for a blood drive thi...
10/12/2026

Help save lives this October! 🩸

The Greensboro Science Center and American Red Cross are partnering for a blood drive this Wednesday, October 14, from 10:00 am – 2:30 pm in the SAIL Center at the GSC.

Walgreens will also be on-site offering free flu shots from 10:00 am - 2:30 pm.

🔗 Sign up at RedCrossBlood.org with keyword: Greensboro Science.
Ages 17+ | Spots fill quickly; pre-registration is strongly recommended | Admission to the GSC is not included

Winter Wonderlights is back for Year 7!Tickets are on sale now for Winter Wonderlights, presented by Cone Health, return...
10/12/2026

Winter Wonderlights is back for Year 7!

Tickets are on sale now for Winter Wonderlights, presented by Cone Health, returning to the Greensboro Science Center November 18, 2026 – January 3, 2027!

Explore more than one million twinkling lights, handcrafted lanterns, and the iconic glowing tunnel, plus new experiences like Laser Holidays in the OmniSphere Theater and goodnight stories with the Merry Mermaids.

Tickets are on sale now!
Grab your tickets: greensboroscience.org/winterwonderlights

"Hi," Womby, our Virginia opossum
10/11/2026

"Hi," Womby, our Virginia opossum

From Kitty Hawk to Mars, the sky is just the beginning!Join a curious penguin on a journey through the history of flight...
10/10/2026

From Kitty Hawk to Mars, the sky is just the beginning!

Join a curious penguin on a journey through the history of flight in Once Upon a Time in the Sky, an original live show in our Adventure Theater. From the first flights at Kitty Hawk to exploring Mars, discover how far a little curiosity can take you!

Catch Once Upon a Time in the Sky during your next visit!

Daily showtimes: 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, and 3:00 pm
Location: Adventure Theater 2
Duration: Approximately 30 minutes

"Sisters, sisters.." 👯‍♀️(pictured here, serval kitten sisters Ramona and Beatrice)📸: Animal Care Supervisor Megan
10/10/2026

"Sisters, sisters.." 👯‍♀️

(pictured here, serval kitten sisters Ramona and Beatrice)

📸: Animal Care Supervisor Megan

It's Jeff's favorite time of the year! 🎃🍁
10/09/2026

It's Jeff's favorite time of the year! 🎃🍁

It’s World Octopus Day and today we’re celebrating our favorite underwater diva, Raspberry! 🐙Did you know giant Pacific ...
10/08/2026

It’s World Octopus Day and today we’re celebrating our favorite underwater diva, Raspberry! 🐙

Did you know giant Pacific octopuses, like Raspberry, are the largest octopus species in the world? They’re also incredibly intelligent, can change color and texture to camouflage themselves, and have 2,240 suckers!

Want to make your own octopus? Join us for a special Science on the Spot today from 4:00 - 4:30 pm in our Pendulum Lobby, where you can use recycled materials to create an octopus to take home! 💙

📸: (Raspberry photos) Animal Care Specialist Kahlan

Don’t forget! Fire Prevention Week starts today! 🧑‍🚒Stop by from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm today and tomorrow to explore fire s...
10/08/2026

Don’t forget! Fire Prevention Week starts today! 🧑‍🚒

Stop by from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm today and tomorrow to explore fire safety learning stations in the SAIL Center and outside. Learn about safe device charging and other ways to help keep your family safe.

All Fire Prevention Week activities are included with GSC membership or general admission.

Your reminder to make plans for Sensory Friendly Night! 🧩Join us tomorrow night from 5:30 – 8 pm for an after-hours even...
10/07/2026

Your reminder to make plans for Sensory Friendly Night! 🧩

Join us tomorrow night from 5:30 – 8 pm for an after-hours evening with quiet zones and hands-on activities throughout the aquarium, museum and zoo. Sensory backpacks will also be available for checkout.

Ticket Info:
• Free for GSC Members
• $5 for non-members ages 3+
• Ages 2 and under enter free

Tickets are available at the admissions window during the event. See you tomorrow!

It’s Fire Prevention Week! 🔥Join us at the GSC on October 8 and 9 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm to take part! This year’s NFPA...
10/06/2026

It’s Fire Prevention Week! 🔥

Join us at the GSC on October 8 and 9 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm to take part!

This year’s NFPA theme is “Charge Into Fire Safety™. Safe Charging Is a Superpower.” Explore fire safety learning stations in the SAIL Center and outside, with tips for safe device charging and other ways to help keep your home and family safe.

All Fire Prevention Week activities are included with GSC membership or general admission.

Address

4301 Lawndale Drive
Greensboro, NC
27455

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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+13362883769

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