SciTech Hands-On Museum, Aurora

Name: SciTech Hands-On Museum
Address: 18 W Benton St, Aurora, 60506-6013, United States
Telephone: +1 630-859-3434

#13 among attractions in Aurora

Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum, Children's museum

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Facts and practical information

SciTech Hands-On Museum (address: 18 W Benton St) is a place located in Aurora (Illinois state) and belongs to the category of museum, specialty museum, science museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 614 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 41°45'23"N latitude and 88°19'6"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. SciTech Hands-On Museum is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Aurora (train, 17 min walk), Aurora Transportation Center (bus, 18 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Aurora Public Library (library, 3 min walk), Grand Army of the Republic Hall (museum, 4 min walk), Stolp Island (island, 5 min walk).

Coordinates: 41°45'23"N, 88°19'6"W

Address

18 W Benton StAurora (Downtown Aurora)Aurora 60506-6013 United States

Contact

+1 630-859-3434

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Day trips

SciTech Hands-On Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hollywood Casino, Aurora Regional Fire Museum, Grand Army of the Republic Hall, Paramount Theatre.

~1700 ftNE
Nightlife, Gambling, Casino
Hollywood Casino, Aurora
9 min walk • Hollywood Casino Aurora is a riverboat casino located on the Fox River in Aurora, Illinois, a western suburb of Chicago. It is owned by Gaming & Leisure Properties and operated by Penn National Gaming.
~1950 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Aurora Regional Fire Museum, Aurora
10 min walk • The Aurora Regional Fire Museum is an educational institution located in Aurora, Illinois, USA. Its purpose is to preserve and exhibit the artifacts and history of fire departments in Aurora and the surrounding area, as well as to teach and promote fire safety and prevention.
~670 ftE
Museum, Historical place, Art museum
Grand Army of the Republic Hall, Aurora
4 min walk • The Grand Army of the Republic Hall is an historic building located at 23 East Downer Place on Stolp Island in Aurora, Illinois, in the United States.
~1020 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater
Paramount Theatre, Aurora
5 min walk • The Paramount Theatre, also known as the Paramount Arts Center, opened in Aurora, Illinois in 1931. It was designed by Rapp and Rapp in the Art Deco style with Venetian elements.
1.2 miN
Protected area
Fox Valley Park District, Aurora
30 min walk • The Fox Valley Park District was founded in 1947 to protect scenic vistas and land alongside the Fox River. It is the second largest park district in Illinois, serving a population of more than 230,000 that includes the communities of Aurora, North Aurora, Montgomery and portions of Sugar Grove.
0.5 miN
Museum, History museum
William Tanner House Museum, Aurora
14 min walk • The William Tanner House Museum, also known as the William A. Tanner House, is a historic residence and museum in Aurora, Illinois. It was built in 1857 for William A. Tanner, a hardware merchant. His descendants lived in the house until it was donated to the Aurora Historical Society in 1936.
~590 ftNW
Library
Aurora Public Library, Aurora
3 min walk • The Aurora Public Library is a public library in Aurora, Illinois, United States. It is made of up one central library with two branch libraries. In addition to these facilities the library runs a bookmobile, bringing its total service population to 200,000 people.
~830 ftNE
Island, Neighbourhood
Stolp Island, Aurora
5 min walk • Stolp Island is a small island in the Fox River in Aurora, Illinois. In 1986 the island and its 41 buildings were added to the National Register of Historic Places as the Stolp Island Historic District. It covers 0.03 square miles of land area.
~1020 ftNE
Skyscraper
Leland Tower, Aurora
5 min walk • Leland Tower is a twenty-two-story building on Stolp Island in Aurora, Illinois. Leland Tower was at one point the tallest building in Illinois outside of Chicago. Stolp Island is recognized as a Historical District by the National Register of Historic Places.
~1410 ftE
Neighbourhood
LaSalle Street Auto Row Historic District, Aurora
7 min walk • The LaSalle Street Auto Row Historic District is a set of fifteen buildings in Aurora, Illinois. The buildings reflect the growth of automobile retail in Aurora in the early 20th century.
~1950 ftNW
Neighbourhood
Col. Ira C. Copley Mansion, Aurora
10 min walk • The Colonel Ira C. Copley Mansion, is a historic residence in Aurora, Illinois.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is SciTech Hands-On Museum open?

SciTech Hands-On Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to SciTech Hands-On Museum?

Nearby attractions include Aurora Public Library, Aurora (3 min walk), Grand Army of the Republic Hall, Aurora (4 min walk), Stolp Island, Aurora (5 min walk), Leland Tower, Aurora (5 min walk).

How to get to SciTech Hands-On Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to SciTech Hands-On Museum:

Train

Aurora (17 min walk)

Bus

Aurora Transportation Center • Lines: 524, 530, 533, 802 (18 min walk)
Lake & Lawndale • Lines: 802 (31 min walk)