Eureka! McConnell Science Museum

I took my 16-month-old to the EUREKA! McConnell Science Museum yesterday, and we both had such a great time! This is one of those places that’s just as enjoyable for adults as it is for kids. There are so many hands-on exhibits and science experiments, including creative projects built by local students, which was really neat to see. My toddler especially loved the indoor play area with the train table, wooden cars, STEM building activities, and the ball maze where you send plastic balls through different tubes to watch where they come out. We also enjoyed seeing the fish and marine life, including tiny starfish and swordtails. There’s an outdoor playground as well, though I’d say it’s probably best suited for kids around 5 years and older. Before we left, we stopped by the gift shop and were pleasantly surprised by the prices—they had lots of fun items that were actually affordable. If you’re looking for something fun, educational, and indoors (especially on those hot Grand Junction days), I definitely recommend checking this place out. We can’t wait to go back!

So awesome! A hidden gem. Truly interactive and not crowded so my kids had a blast and got to do all of the cool science demos. What an incredible place!

Love this place. We come through the area about once a winter and our daughter has been here multiple times (now 4yos). We're at the stage where she can explore and investigate more on her own but it's been a great place for all four years of visiting. Worth the price, so much to do, and even if they appear busy with school programs you don't notice it.

This is a good place for families to go and encourage their children to learn more about the sciences. You can get a free pass from Mesa County library.

Extremely disappointed. This place requires kids to be vaccinated and refuses to accept any exemptions. Parents should have a choice in what medical decisions they make for their own children. We won’t be supporting a business with this kind of policy.