Welcome to the Lancaster Science Factory
The Lancaster Science Factory is a hands-on, interactive technology and science center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, offering dozens of exciting exhibits relating to the physical sciences, engineering, technology and mathematics. The Science Factory is housed in an old factory building at Urban Place, a revitalization project in the former Kerr Factory complex on New Holland Avenue.
Science Factory Sponsors 1st Paper Airplane Contest
On Saturday, April 19th over 40 Lancaster area children enjoyed a fun-filled morning of building and flying paper airplanes at the Lancaster Science Factory on New Holland Ave. in Lancaster. During this first –ever competition, contestants had the opportunity to construct and ‘test fly’ several airplanes of their own design.
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Ressler Mill Announces 6th Grade Science Program
Lancaster
Science Factory recently announced an educational opportunity created
by the Ressler Mill Foundation for all 6th grade classes in Lancaster
County. It is part of the Science Factory’s mission to make the
Factory accessible to all youth in the County and the Ressler Mill
Foundation 6th Grade Science Program helps achieve that goal. We thank
the Foundation for their vision and commitment to education in
Lancaster County.
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Science Factory gets rave reviews from young critics
We had launched parachutes, swirled water tornadoes, looped roller coasters, banged on instruments, wiggled magnets, bounced balls and played with rainbows.
Sadly, it was time to leave the hands-on exhibits in the colorful playground of the Lancaster Science Factory. My two kids gloomily dragged their feet like they were being led to the chair as we headed toward the exits.
Suddenly, my 10-year-old daughter's face brightened, as she spied something in the corner, near the coat racks.
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Older news
Center featured on ABC 27
Opening
Volunteer Orientation Session: January 5th
Membership
Day of Discovery
Construction Completed for Lancaster Science Factory
Construction Begins at the Science Factory
TLSF Commissions Jeffrey Zachmann
Science Factory designated Innovative Education Organization
At work on the wow factor
Science Factory in works
One Tank Trip: Lancaster Science Factory
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