Sciencenter is a hands-on science museum in Ithaca, New York. It was founded on February 28, 1983 as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational organization. The Sciencenter grew out of the volunteer-run hands-on science program run for 15 years at several elementary schools in the Ithaca City School District. The community-based tradition continued as the museum grew to be nationally known, despite not having a paid staff until the 1990s. The Sciencenter is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), and is a member of the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) and Association of Children's Museums(ACM).
Read more about Sciencenter: Beginnings, Early Operations, Plans For A Permanent Facility, The First Campaign, Phase 1 Construction, Museum Expansion, Advancement, Visitor Services and Operations, Educational Programs, Sciencenter Exhibits, Traveling Exhibitions, Discovery Trail