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From ancient dinosaurs to futuristic technology, science and natural history come alive at these museums across the country. Vote for your favorite science museum once per day until polls close on Monday, February 13 at noon ET. The winning museums, as determined by your vote, will be announced on Friday, February 24. Read the official Readers' Choice rules here.
From ancient dinosaurs to futuristic technology, science and natural history come alive at these museums across the country. Vote for your favorite science museum once per day until polls close on Monday, February 13 at... Read More
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1. Center of Science and Industry (COSI) - Columbus, Ohio
COSI offers a wide array of permanent exhibits and hosts a... More >
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2. The Wild Center - Tupper Lake, New York
Located in the Adirondacks, The Wild Center is situated on a... More >
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3. Michigan Science Center - Detroit, Michigan
The Michigan Science Center promotes creative and dynamic... More >
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4. Tellus Science Museum - Cartersville, Georgia
This 120,000-square-foot museum in Georgia comprises four... More >
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5. Saint Louis Science Center - St. Louis, Missouri
The Saint Louis Science Center offers a free place to learn... More >
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6. Great Lakes Science Center - Cleveland, Ohio
The Great Lakes Science Center offers a community where real... More >
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7. Exploratorium - San Francisco, California
San Francisco's Exploratorium is "a twenty-first... More >
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8. California Academy of Sciences - San Francisco, California
Located in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park,... More >
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9. The Museum of Flight - Seattle, Washington
Seattle’s Museum of Flight, established in 1965, is the... More >
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10. The Franklin Institute - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The Franklin Institute is a hands-on science museum that... More >
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11. Perot Museum of Nature and Science - Dallas, Texas
Designed by Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate Thom Mayne,... More >
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12. The Bakken Museum - Minneapolis, Minnesota
The Bakken Museum in Minneapolis has a focus on inspiring a... More >
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13. Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral - Merritt Island, Florida
Enjoy the many exhibits and interactive attractions at the... More >
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14. Field Museum - Chicago, Illinois
Set on the shores of Lake Michigan, Chicago’s Field... More >
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15. American Museum of Natural History - New York City, New York
The American Museum of Natural History in New... More >
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16. National Air and Space Museum - Washington, D.C.
Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis, the Apollo 11 lunar command... More >
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17. Denver Museum of Nature & Science - Denver, Colorado
This natural science museum in Denver features an IMAX... More >
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18. The Museum of Science - Boston, Massachusetts
The Museum of Science in Boston believes that all visitors... More >
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19. Space Center Houston - Houston, Texas
Space Center Houston is an essential element in the education... More >
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20. Discovery World - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee's Discovery World is a science and technology... More >
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‘Chez’ Chesak is Executive Director of the Outdoor Writers Association of America, an adventure travel writer, board member of the Society of American Travel Writers and 22-year veteran of the outdoor and travel industries. While he’s lived all over the U.S. and traveled to more than 30 countries, he has the most fun when he’s exploring with his wife Sally and two daughters. An avid outdoors person, he’s happiest on a trail, on skis, or nestled into a sleeping bag. Learn more about him and his work at www.chezconnects.com.
Chez Chesak
‘Chez’ Chesak is Executive Director of the Outdoor Writers Association of America, an adventure travel writer, board member of the Society of American Travel Writers and 22-year veteran of the outdoor and travel industries. While he’s lived all over the U.S. and traveled to more than 30 countries, he has the most fun when he’s exploring with his wife Sally and two daughters. An avid outdoors person, he’s happiest on a trail, on skis, or nestled into a sleeping bag. Learn more about him and his work at www.chezconnects.com.
Kyle McCarthy
Kyle McCarthy is the co-founder and editor of... Read More
Kyle McCarthy is the co-founder and editor of Family Travel Forum, the trusted resource for family vacation planners since 1996. FTF’s award-winning publications: MyFamilyTravels.com, America’s Most Popular Family Vacations and The Family Vacationist e-newsletter provide destination reviews, tips and seasonal roundups for all aspects of travel. Ms. McCarthy, author of a dozen Frommer’s guidebooks, also contributes to US News, CNN and other publications. She can be found on most social networks @familytravelforum.
Kyle McCarthy
Kyle McCarthy is the co-founder and editor of Family Travel Forum, the trusted resource for family vacation planners since 1996. FTF’s award-winning publications: MyFamilyTravels.com, America’s Most Popular Family Vacations and The Family Vacationist e-newsletter provide destination reviews, tips and seasonal roundups for all aspects of travel. Ms. McCarthy, author of a dozen Frommer’s guidebooks, also contributes to US News, CNN and other publications. She can be found on most social networks @familytravelforum.
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Marla is an award-winning writer with a passion... Read More
Marla is an award-winning writer with a passion for travel, music, surfing and culinary adventures! An avid globetrotter and professional storyteller, she has covered topics that include wild Tahitian getaways; Sicilian wine trails, delectable Hawaiian food trends and luxury beachfront resorts. Her articles have appeared in numerous publications worldwide, including USA Today. Marla lives in New Jersey (Philadelphia area) and is a frequent visitor to Hawaii and Southern California, and often covers those destinations. Her travel website is: www.marlacimini.com
Marla Cimini
Marla is an award-winning writer with a passion for travel, music, surfing and culinary adventures! An avid globetrotter and professional storyteller, she has covered topics that include wild Tahitian getaways; Sicilian wine trails, delectable Hawaiian food trends and luxury beachfront resorts. Her articles have appeared in numerous publications worldwide, including USA Today. Marla lives in New Jersey (Philadelphia area) and is a frequent visitor to Hawaii and Southern California, and often covers those destinations. Her travel website is: www.marlacimini.com
