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If you’re on the hunt for fun date night ideas, here's an option you may not have considered: a science center. What could be more romantic than nerding out with a loved one?
Science centers can be part museum, part theater, part classroom and more all rolled into one. They’re filled with hands-on exhibits that demonstrate science concepts in fun and entertaining ways, and they often host events or put on shows for all ages. With almost 400 science centers in the U.S. alone, there’s bound to be one somewhere near you!
We reached out to Science Near Me’s partners to hear their recommendations for an extra special, extra sciencey date night.
“It’s always a good time to visit your local science center,” says Christofer Nelson, president and CEO of the Association of Science and Technology Centers. ...