miSci | Museum of Innovation & Science - Schenectady (NY)

5 /5 Angie Franklin: This is a very informative museum. The AI exhibit is very interesting. Lots to learn and look at. They have plenty of hands on exhibits. The kids really enjoy this place. The comic book area in the front is also quite educational. Loved the old movie cameras as you walk in. The place was clean and well taken care of.

5 /5 Tracy Oakland: What a wonderful birthday party venue! We had my daughters 7th birthday at MiSci this month and it was one of the best parties weve had. The party room is adorable. It has black lights which we took full advantage of for the "Glow Party" theme! Anna, the MiSci event manager was so very helpful through the planning process, to set up, to calming me down when the pizza didnt show up and we had to figure out a plan B. She was wonderful. And the flow of the party was perfect - the kids had time in the museum, then an activity in the party room followed by food/cake and finally a planetarium show. My daughter said, and I quote, "it was even better than I hoped for!"

3 /5 Shaugne Templeton: Went to see James Hoods Mesmerica, the program was good, however the Hemispherical projection system has not been calibrated in some time. It wasnt centered properly and there was severe teardrop distortion on the side the projection originated from. Most annoyingly, someone kept shaking the platform the projector was situated on, shaking the whole image. The Museum itself is very interesting, but needs some more funding. This is something as a society we fall short on. Places like museums are needed, and our children should be able to experience the best possible. I would like to thank Jane Golub, (Price Chopper, Market 32) one of the museums biggest supporters for all their support. However, I dont expect one donor to be able to fully fund the whole museum. If youd like to make a difference, reach out to the museum, and ask how to help. I will be.

5 /5 Mathew DiGennaro: A cool place to take kids and learn how physics work, see some old GE history of Schenectady, or have fun with a date for an hour or so. I really appreciate how much this place appears to be embedded in more niche interests as well (I overheard some HAM radio operators were doing demos for kids). If none of that is for you, the planetarium is an inexpensive addition that is simply amazing. You can actually see the stars, and the guide is incredibly knowledgable, friendly, and willing to provide further resources. $15 for the museum, +$5 for the planetarium.

4 /5 Mc Toto The Whopper: Cool museum, some great exhibits ngl. If you do go do not see the mesmeric a show. The money would be better spent on buying gas to drive off of a bridge. It was so damn noting I lowkey wanted to cry. I would still go to the museum because it is very cool. Don’t let my experience deter you from coming.