3 Best Places To See in Greensboro, NC

“Greensboro Science Center offers several attractions at one goal. The aquarium has various fish. The museum features a state-of-the-art omnisphere theater with 3D and full-dome displays. Their indoor aquarium comprises adorable penguins, lovable otters, colorful fish, whales, jellyfish, and much more. The museum helps you to see rays, skates, and even small sharks. The zoo's conservation mission is to conserve biodiversity and ecosystems for local and global conservation efforts through on-site activities, field studies, community education, and fundraising. Greensboro Science Center provides general access to the Greensboro Science Center (GSC) and discounted access to skyward and daytime shows of the Omnisphere. Visitors can explore a world of adventure in the 4-12-year summer camps of the GSC. Free admission for children 2 and younger and GSC members.”

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“International Civil Rights Center & Museum is dedicated to the worldwide fight for civil and human rights, gathering museums and educational facilities. International Civil Rights Center & Museum has 30,000 square feet (2,800 m2) of exhibit space on the ground floor and a basement and office on the top floor. The museum honors the 1960 Greensboro sit-ins' peaceful protests, which served as momentum in the civil rights movement. The American civil rights movement's history with a guided tour of the International Civil Rights Center and the permanent display at the museum. The museum has an exhibition area of 30,000 square feet. They encourage guests to schedule beforehand if they intend to have ten or more people. International Civil Rights Center & Museum also provides an online interactive virtual presentation. They afford free admission for children under 6. The front desk host was accommodating and passionate about the stories in the museum.”

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“Miriam P. Brenner Children's Museum has over 400 museums for children across the US, breaking the rules of conventional institutions by allowing tourists to contact, speak, have fun, and gain knowledge. The Museum is programmed to inspire children to learn through play in a fun, energetic, and safe environment. Miriam P. Brenner Children's Museum has a 37,000-square-foot facility in Greensboro city center and contains over 20 permanent hands-on shows. GCM Camps are week-long day camps, and the focus ranges from coding and robotics to mastering necessary culinary skills. There are 'rooms' for children to use their imaginations, like a hospital, theater, grocery stores, grandma's house, and pizza parlor. The Museum provides a fun, energy-efficient, and healthy atmosphere for all ages. The Museum offers daily stimulating, hands-on learning experiences to children of all ages. Free admission for children under 12 months.”

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