Want to be amazed? Your local science centers have activities, exhibits, experiments, contests, and special events where you and your family will learn a great deal and have an amazing time, too.

There are more than 400 science centers and museums around the world. These centers make it easy for families to plan fun outings, and most offer a "free day" each year. Next time your family is looking for a new adventure, you might want to check out more than the movies or the local theme park-visit your local science center instead, where the thrills await!

Interested in more? Check out these additional resources!

• Find a science center anywhere in the world!
  http://www.tryscience.org/fieldtrips/fieldtrip_home.html
  TryScience.org, in partnership with the Association of Science and Technology Centers, presents this great interactive map that lets you find the science centers nearest to you - wherever you are in the world - in just a few mouse clicks.
• Science resources in your community
  http://www.tryscience.org/parents/se_2.html
  Check out these special online guides listing science centers and other resources in your community – we have local listings for 26 communities!
• A Sightseer’s Guide to Engineering
  http://www.engineeringsights.org/
  Presented by National Engineers Week and the National Society of Professional Engineers, this site offers a searchable map of the United States to help you find activities, creative marvels, and thrills such as where to find the fastest roller coaster or where to tour a jelly bean factory.