Greensboro Science Center is a science center, aquarium and zoo in Greensboro, Guilford County, in North Carolina's Triad. Admission is not published on the official site. Hours: Open year-round, daily, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Closed New Year's Day, during the See to Believe Gala, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day; Closes early during Winter Wonderlights. Facts read from the official site on October 27, 2026.
- Hours9 a.m.–5 p.m.official hours below
- AdmissionNot published
- WhereGreensboroGuilford County, Triad
- DogsNot allowed
About Greensboro Science Center
A science center in Greensboro that combines a zoo, aquarium and museum exhibits, with a butterfly house, treetop course and carousel.
- Cole Family Monarch Conservation Center & Butterfly House
- SKYWILD treetop adventure (extra ticket)
- FLYWAY Zipline across Country Park (seasonal, extra ticket)
- Rotary Club of Greensboro Carousel with 56 hand-painted animals
- Outside food and coolers welcome
Plan It in Three Lines
Getting In
Admission: not published. Parking: Free, first-come first-served. Temporary parking and access changes during a lot expansion. Alternatives: Jaycee Park (3.
9 a.m.–5 p.m.Bring The Dog?
Pets are not permitted. ADA service animals or animals in a recognized training program may visit and must be checked in at the admissions
Full rule belowMake It a Day
Haw River State Park is about 10 miles away (straight line).
4 places within 30 miles
Greensboro Science Center Hours
Hours in a day
- OpenEvery day9 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Closed New Year's Day, during the See to Believe Gala, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
- SKYWILD, the Rotary Carousel and FLYWAY Zipline may have different seasonal hours.
Bars that fade start at sunrise or end at sunset or dark, which move with the season. The full hours, word for word, are in the list below.
- Open year-round, daily, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- Closed New Year's Day, during the See to Believe Gala, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
- Closes early during Winter Wonderlights.
- SKYWILD, the Rotary Carousel and FLYWAY Zipline may have different seasonal hours.
Hours source: official site, read October 27, 2026.
Admission and Parking
- Page says "A flexible pricing structure is in place"; general admission price not stated on the page text.
- $1 off general admission with valid ID for Greensboro residents, City of Greensboro employees, military and college students (in-person, same-day, regularly priced).
- SNAP/EBT/WIC: up to five discounted general admission tickets, adults $7 plus tax, kids $6 plus tax (same-day, in person; accessibility page).
- SKYWILD and FLYWAY Zipline need separate tickets; prices not stated on the hours page.
Parking: Free, first-come first-served. Temporary parking and access changes during a lot expansion. Alternatives: Jaycee Park (3801 Jaycee Park Dr.) and the Nathanael Greene entrance to Country Park (3905 Nathanael Greene Dr.). Bus parking at Jaycee Park.
Directions and Contact
- Address: 4301 Lawndale Dr.
- Phone: (336) 288-3769
- Map point: 36.12628,-79.83201, from the US Census geocoder on the official address. Directions in Google Maps
- Official site: greensboroscience.org
Dogs and Accessibility
- Dogs: Pets are not permitted. ADA service animals or animals in a recognized training program may visit and must be checked in at the admissions window.
- Accessibility: Free wheelchairs on loan (limited, first-come, photo ID, no advance holds). Eleven reserved accessible parking spaces. Accessible stalls in all restrooms; family restrooms with an adult changing table. Free sensory backpacks; Sensory Friendly Nights (2026: Sept 10, Oct 8; Winter Wonderlights night Dec 17).
Near Greensboro Science Center
- 1Haw River State ParkState Parkabout 10 mi
- 2Mayo River State ParkState Parkabout 23 mi
- 3Old Salem Museums & GardensLiving History Museum and Historic Districtabout 23 mi
- 4Reynolda Gardens and Reynolda House MuseumHistoric Estate, Museum and Gardensabout 25 mi
Straight-line distances between map points, not driving miles. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable.
Coming Up in Greensboro
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro Science Center Fright Light laser show | Fri, Oct 30 (Shows at 6:00, 7:00 and 8:00 PM) | Greensboro · Triad | $7 per ticket |
| TobyMac, Chris Tomlin and Third Day | Sun, Nov 8 (Time not published on this page on the venue event list) | Greensboro · Triad | See event page |
| Greensboro Science Center Winter Wonderlights Sensory Friendly Night | Tue, Nov 17 (5:30 PM - 9:00 PM) | Greensboro · Triad | See event page |
| Greensboro Science Center Winter Wonderlights | Nov 18-Jan 3, 2027 | Greensboro · Triad | See event page |
| Wicked (Steven Tanger Center) | Nov 18-Dec 6 (Showtimes not published on this page on the list) | Greensboro · Triad | See event page |
| Craftsmen's Christmas Classic Art & Craft Festival | Nov 27-29 (Fri 9 AM-6 PM; Sat 10 AM-6 PM; Sun 10 AM-4 PM) | Greensboro · Triad | See event page |
| Tobacco Road Classic: UNC vs NC State | Tue, Dec 15 (7:00 PM) | Greensboro · Triad | See event page |
| Wake Forest vs West Virginia men's basketball (Holiday Hoopfest) | Sat, Dec 19 (Time not published on this page on the venue event list) | Greensboro · Triad | See event page |
| Death Becomes Her (Steven Tanger Center) | Jan 5-10 (Showtimes not published on this page on the list) | Greensboro · Triad | See event page |
| Monster Jam (35th anniversary) | Jan 16-17 (Sat Jan 16 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM; Sun Jan 17 12:00 PM) | Greensboro · Triad | See event page |
| Jeff Dunham at Steven Tanger Center | Thu, Jan 21 (Time not published on this page on the list) | Greensboro · Triad | See event page |
| Greensboro Symphony: An Evening with Bernadette Peters | Sat, Feb 13 (Time not published on this page on the list) | Greensboro · Triad | See event page |
| Gary Allan at Steven Tanger Center | Fri, Feb 19 (Time not published on this page on the list) | Greensboro · Triad | See event page |
| Bluey's Big Play (Greensboro) | Feb 24-25 (Showtimes not published on this page on the list) | Greensboro · Triad | See event page |
| Mamma Mia! (Steven Tanger Center) | Mar 2-7 (Showtimes not published on this page on the list) | Greensboro · Triad | See event page |
| Joe Bonamassa at Steven Tanger Center | Tue, Mar 9 (Time not published on this page on the list) | Greensboro · Triad | See event page |
| T. Rowe Price ACC Men's Basketball Tournament | Mar 9-13 (Session times TBA for Mar 9-13) | Greensboro · Triad | See event page |
From our checked events calendar, matched by venue name and town; times and tickets are on each organizer’s page.
Also see Triad events.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Greensboro Science Center cost?
Not published. Page says "A flexible pricing structure is in place"; general admission price not stated on the page text.; $1 off general admission with valid ID for Greensboro residents, City of Greensboro employees, military and college students (in-person, same-day, regularly priced).; SNAP/EBT/WIC: up to five discounted general admission tickets, adults $7 plus tax, kids $6 plus tax (same-day, in person; accessibility page).
What are the hours at Greensboro Science Center?
Open year-round, daily, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.; Closed New Year's Day, during the See to Believe Gala, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day..
Can I bring a dog to Greensboro Science Center?
Pets are not permitted. ADA service animals or animals in a recognized training program may visit and must be checked in at the admissions window.
What We Could Not Verify
- General admission price by age was not published in the page text read today.
- SKYWILD and FLYWAY prices not on the hours page.
- Path surfaces, ramps and elevators not described on the accessibility page.
- Hours and prices change; check the official site the day you go.
Sources
- Greensboro Science Center: hours (read 2026-10-27)
- Greensboro Science Center: official site (read 2026-10-27)
- OpenStreetMap (map point)
Last checked October 27, 2026 by the It’s North Carolina editor. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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