Children's Museum of Science and Technology, Troy

#22 among attractions in Troy

Museum, Children's museum, Science museum

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The Children's Museum of Science and Technology is a science museum for children in Troy, New York. The museum has various exhibits, including almost 100 living animals. The museum does not admit adults unless accompanied by children. ()

Established: 1954 (70 years ago)Coordinates: 42°40'36"N, 73°41'52"W

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250 Jordan RdTroy 12180-8394 United States

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+1 518-235-2120

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Children's Museum of Science and Technology – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Times Union Center, Joseph L. Bruno Stadium, Huck Finn's Playland, Albany Institute of History & Art.

3.5 miSW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Times Union Center, Albany
89 min walk • The Times Union Center stands as a bustling hub of entertainment and sports in the heart of Albany, New York. This indoor arena, with its capacity to accommodate up to 17,500 spectators, has been a landmark of the city since its opening in 1990.
1.6 miNE
Arenas and stadiums, Baseball, Sport venue
Joseph L. Bruno Stadium, Troy
41 min walk • Joseph Bruno Stadium is a stadium located on the campus of Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, New York. It is the home field of the Tri-City ValleyCats minor league baseball team of the independent Frontier League and previously the New York–Penn League.
2.2 miW
Theme park, Amusement park
Huck Finn's Playland, Albany
56 min walk • Huck Finn's Playland is an amusement park located in Albany, New York. It opened in 2015 and features the rides of the former Hoffman's Playland.
3.5 miSW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Albany Institute of History & Art, Albany
89 min walk • The Albany Institute of History & Art is a museum in Albany, New York, United States, "dedicated to collecting, preserving, interpreting and promoting interest in the history, art, and culture of Albany and the Upper Hudson Valley region". It is located on Washington Avenue in downtown Albany.
3.1 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Palace Theatre, Albany
79 min walk • The Palace Theatre is an entertainment venue in downtown Albany, New York, located on the corner of Clinton Avenue and North Pearl Street. The theatre is operated by the Palace Performing Arts Center, Inc - a 501 non-profit organization.
2.3 miN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Burden Iron Works Museum, Troy
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3.1 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Capital Repertory Theatre, Albany
81 min walk • Capital Repertory Theatre is a 309-seat professional regional theatre in Albany, New York. Capital Rep is the only theatre in the Capital District in the League of Resident Theatres.
3.1 miSW
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Albany Center Gallery, Albany
80 min walk • Albany Center Gallery is a nonprofit art space located in downtown Albany, New York. Supported by city, state, corporate and foundation funds, as well as fundraisers, individual donations and memberships, the Gallery is dedicated to the exhibition of regional artists within a...
1.7 miSW
Bridge
Patroon Island Bridge, Albany
45 min walk • The Patroon Island Bridge is a major crossing of the Hudson River in Albany, New York. The bridge carries Interstate 90, in the east-west direction, over the Hudson River between Albany and Rensselaer Counties.
2.8 miNW
Cemetery
Albany Rural Cemetery, Albany
71 min walk • The Albany Rural Cemetery was established October 7, 1844, in Colonie, New York, United States, just outside the city of Albany, New York. It is renowned as one of the most beautiful, pastoral cemeteries in the U.S. at over 400 acres. Many historical American figures are buried there.
2.7 miSW
Bridge
Livingston Avenue Bridge, Albany
70 min walk • The Livingston Avenue Bridge is a railroad bridge over the Hudson River in New York connecting Albany and Rensselaer. The original structure was built in 1866 by the Hudson River Bridge Company but was replaced in 1901–02.