seabrook science & nature center

When we first visited this location approximately two years ago, it was fabulous. When we went yesterday, we were a little disappointed with the lack of maintenance...but for free, it is still a decent activity and the kids had fun for approx an hour while we made our way through. There is a neat simulation ride at the beginning of the tour, which allows kids to see what it is like for workers at the station to go below the ocean. Excellent exhibits on how electricity is produced and gets to your home (although this is really for older children with some science education, younger kiddos will require further explanation from you). Note that this location is only open on Tuesdays!In the hopes that someone from this attraction reads these reviews, I will note as follows:1. Touch Tank - on our first visit, it was full of big starfish, live sand dollars, crayfish, crabs and other sea life. This time there was only one little crab, one little hermit crab, and a huge (but very dead) starfish. Kind of grossed the kids out.2. All of the exhibits with a computer monitor interaction encountered errors. :(3. The bike exhibit worked but seems like it is in need of service, as the pedals don't go around very evenly.4. ball/crank exhibit only picked up the ball every 5th try (we found that if we went very slow, it would pick up the ball).

Arrived with my budding nuclear physicist in tow and discovered that the Science and Nature Center was closed. I had checked their website and their phone message the day before to confirm they would be open, and no mention was made of this--they are generally open to the public only on Tuesdays, & this was a Tuesday. The guard on duty stated that they had "just this morning decided to do a drill" and therefore closed to the public. If you enjoy wasting time and gas and dislike being treated with even the most basic courtesy, this is the place for you.Also of note, the signage states that by entering the grounds you automatically consent to everything from your person to your vehicle to your lunchbox (really) being searched. So don't try and smuggle a copy of the Fourth Amendment in with your PB&J!

A friend of mine works at the nuclear power plant and told me about the Science Center, so my wife and I had to check it out. Even though the place is geared toward school children, we found it quite educational. The touch pool was even fun to play in. The board walk nature trail around the outside was a pleasant walk. I'd say to give yourselves a little over an hour to take in the Science Center and the nature trail. The huge lobster is also fun to watch. When I mention this place to my local neighbors and friends, no one seems to know what I'm talking about, which is too bad.

As of today they are closed for renovations. There is nowhere online, on their website or when you call their phone. Actually call their number and it states they are open and their hours. We planned to visit the center with 2 car loads of small children and had to make other arrangements quickly due to lack of information on their closer. I don't think it would have been hard to update a website or at least change the message on your answering machine. Extremely disappointed and frankly wouldn't recommend anyone going there due to their lack of caring about visitors.

This site was free and fun and educational all at the same time. It was very uniquely done and interesting to adult friends and a 6 yr old child. There were hands on activities and great audio and visuals. Reminded me of an Epcot Center exhibit! Nature trail we would've hiked on if the weather had permitted that day. Interesting security system on the way in to the parking lot as it is an energy site.

It's educational but still fun. Loved the blue lobsta!! Lotsa info about the marshes & sealufe. Fun for all!!

Some interesting info. Very small. Will take an hour at the most to see the whole thing. Admission is free and the kids seem to like it. Good thing to do with the kids on a school vacation day. Also not open every day.