Science Spectrum & OMNI Theater — Attraction in Lubbock

The Science Museum and Omni Theater: A Gateway to Sparking Kids' Interest in Science

In today's fast-paced world, it is crucial to foster a love for science and technology in our children. The Science Museum and Omni Theater, with their interactive exhibits and immersive experiences, provide an ideal platform to ignite curiosity and inspire young minds. These institutions offer a unique blend of education and entertainment, making them a perfect destination for families seeking to nurture their children's interest in science.

One of the most remarkable aspects of the Science Museum is its ability to engage children of all ages. From toddlers to teenagers, there is something for everyone. The museum boasts a wide range of exhibits, each designed to captivate young minds and encourage hands-on exploration. Whether it's experimenting with magnets, building structures with blocks, or observing live animals, children are encouraged to interact with the exhibits, fostering a sense of wonder and discovery.

The Science Museum also offers a plethora of interactive displays that allow children to delve deeper into various scientific concepts. From understanding the principles of electricity and magnetism to exploring the wonders of the human body, these exhibits provide a fun and engaging way for kids to learn about the world around them. By actively participating in these activities, children not only gain knowledge but also develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

One of the highlights of the Science Museum is the Omni Theater, a state-of-the-art cinema that offers an immersive movie-watching experience. Equipped with a giant dome-shaped screen and...

The Science Spectrum is a good little museum, with activities for all school age children. Nevertheless, for the size of growing Lubbock, it really should continue to expand, and it has failed to do so over the fifteen years that I have been in Lubbock.

One major disappointment is that during the Covid Pandemic, it only postponed membership for three months, from March to June. We had purchased a one year membership right before the pandemic, and have since been avoiding enclosed places, especially places that has hands on activities. The pandemic continues to worsen, and Lubbock even was rated as one of the worse pandemic outbreaks in the Nation for the months of November and December. I have asked if members have the option of postponing the membership until we are comfortable to resume visiting the museum, but was told no. We paid for a family membership of $120 dollars, and only used it once before the pandemic lock-down. We feel that they have disrespected member's concern for safety, and our paid membership expired, despite that fact that we have only used it once as we follow the CDC guidelines to prevent spread of the virus! Although this is a science museum, it's policy during the pandemic defies science. The museum should give members the option of freezing membership until the Pandemic is under control and until members are comfortable visiting the museum on a case by case basis. For this reason, I am giving...

Most of this place is pretty awesome. I attended during an event I didn't even know was going on (don't live in Lubbock) so there was a lot of people in the main area. Price of the Museum ticket, only 9 dollars, is very reasonable. Don't worry, they'll make sure and get your money out at the gift shop, which of course I had to visit for a keychain and a dinosaur sign.

The museum itself didn't have as many people and that's why I was there anyways, so took a stroll around. Do note that I haven't been to the Science Spectrum in over 5 years...and still looks 100% the same. The exhibits have very rarely if at all changed.

On top of that, many of the interactive ones have broken down it seems. Find a "Push this button" and there seemed to be 90% chance that said button didn't work. And, several of the ones down in Aquarium were outdated, mentioning that said animal was in there, while it wasn't but another one was with a piece of paper above it to describe it.

However, that all being said it is still fun to go to, just not very frequently unless you are going to the OMNI Theater which I did not this time around, so consider my review for only the museum half. If you go there too much, it will get boring very quickly. Maybe an annual or bi-annual visit is best, or just for the events...