Science Factory

2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR 97401, USA

Address:	2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR 97401, USA
Phone:	+1 541-682-7888
Site:	sciencefactory.org
Rating:	3.5
Working:	10AM–4PM 10AM–4PM 10AM–4PM 10AM–4PM 10AM–4PM 10AM–4PM 10AM–4PM

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Reviews 18

David Errington

As a Eugene local with a 2.5 y/o: He loves it and asks to go often. The display rotation could be faster (as they usually are set up for 3-4 months, sometimes more for each display). They have a few permanent displays that are mildly entertaining, and a tots play area that is fun for the littles. The best reason to have a membership (besides the discounts for other venues) is the "tots day" (first friday of each month), where they have special hands on crafts/tasks for kids and a short planetarium show aimed at kids 5-ish and under. This is a community resource and maybe not a "travel destination". Could it be improved? Sure... but everything can. Mostly volunteer run and plenty of fun for my son...

Luke H

Quite boring even for our small children. It is less of a science museum, and more of a place to bring your kids to learn how to count currency. The exhibits felt like they were cheap and have been the same ones they had for years. The inside was very dirty and one display had something for the kids to smell as a clue, and it smelled rotten. Definitely dont bother traveling to Eugene to visit this location, however if you live nearby it might be fun for your kids if they are bored with everything else Eugene has to offer.

Chris D

Not sure whats supposed to be going on here. A LOT of currency displays. Everything was run down and dirty. I didnt see much science going on at all. They have a Tots corner for 5 yrs and younger with a small junky ball pit, some blocks, a small train set and a few other things. Absolutely No science going on there. They tried with one display, but failed miserably. As you walk up to the door, you already have a feeling its not going to be special. The outside of the building needs work, including paint.

Jamie Le

Not very scientific. Money is important to learn about, but kids learn currency for free in public schools. All 4 of my children aged 12 months to 6years were bored with this place after 15 minutes. Ironically, it was a huge waste of money. To top that, my whole family got the flu directly after visiting this "science" factory. And it smelled like dirty diapers.

Julie Sage-Lauck

We were disappointed by the staff and their treatment of families trying to visit the Science Factory. We definitely recommend the Adventure Childrens museum and other amazing kids activities around town instead.

Angela Lewis

The staff was quite rude and pretentious. The entire place was run down, dirty and smelly. My three young children were ready to leave after ten minutes. Not a great experience and we will probably not be back.

Paul Porter

The kids enjoyed it, but was rather expensive ($41) for my family, being that half the exhibits were either out of order or broken. You can tell its an aging place.needs makeover.

Taran Wood

It is small and barebones in functionality. A fifteenth of the machienes dont work and although it is nice for children under 8, I do not recommend it for all other ages.

Joshua Mills

I will never visit this facility again. It was quite dirty and smelly. Take your kids elsewhere. The staff present were also not helpful or friendly.

We enjoyed the friendly staff and the kids loved the take flight exhibits and the star show! Plenty to keep them entertained and engaged.

iskoah h

Tiny, old and dirty. Its only one room and everything is old. Some things are broken down. Dont recommend at all.

Jonathan Newman

Its no OMSI, but its a cool thing to do if you find yourself in Eugene with the kids.

A Private User

Great choice when the grandkids are here visiting. We love it too!

A Private User

great place to take the kids on a rainy afternoon.

Carolina Gonzalez