Edgerton Explorit Center

Nebraska’s Hands-On Science Center featuring interactive exhibits, demonstrations and theater programs for all ages. Named for Dr. Harold “Doc” Edgerton, Aurora native, inventor of flash photography, the strobe light and side scan sonar. Named one of the 15 most influential inventors of the industrial revolution and the 1986 inductee into the National Inventors Hall of Fame.

Getting There & Details

Admission
Admission: $3.50 adults, $2.50 children ages 4-high school, under 4 free. Group tours of 20 or more: $2.00. AAA discount.
Hours
Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm, Sun., 1-5 pm. Closed Christmas, Thanksgiving, New Year's Day and Easter.
Address
208 16th St.
Phone
(402) 694-4032
Map
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Handicapped Accessible.

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