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# A.J. Read Science Discovery Center

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## About

The A.J. Read Science Discovery Center, located in the Physical Science building on the SUNY Oneonta campus, is a free, hands-on science museum open to the public Tuesday-Saturday (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.). It features over 80 interactive physics-based exhibits for all ages. There's also a planetarium nearby\*!

\*The planetarium isn't free, just the Science Discovery Center. You can expect to spend about $4 per person for a show but as with all activities listed here we recommend checking their website before you go to confirm.

## Hours of Operation

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Tuesday 10 AM – 4 PM 

Wednesday 10 AM – 4 PM 

Thursday 10 AM – 4 PM 

Friday(Today) 10 AM – 4 PM 

Saturday 10 AM – 4 PM 

Sunday  – 

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