Daily Itinerary for Ages 6-10 (3 ½ hours)
High Wire Unicycle (15 minutes)
Something thrilling for parents and children! COSI features the world’s only high wire unicycle giving children & adults a chance to defy gravity as they make a trip across the spacious Atrium traveling on one thin wire. Riders must weigh no more than 250 pounds.
Ocean (45 minutes)
This age group will be equally enchanted with Ocean. They’ll want to dive right in to learning what it’s like to be on an underwater science lab expedition. Enter a research habitat and use real technology such as submersibles, sonar, and remote-operated vehicles to explore the wonders of the worlds under the sea.
Space (30 minutes)
An exhibit entry that’s out of this world! Once you enter through the dizzying black hole of Space, you can ride in a space capsule, test your skills as an “armchair” astronaut, or maneuver a rover through a Martian landscape.
Gadgets Café (30 minutes)
This is for the kid (or adult) who always wants to take his toys apart to see how things work or for anyone who never tried because they were afraid they wouldn’t know how to put things back together again. COSI lets you experiment with the inner workings of everyday household appliances. You may find a hidden scientific talent.
Gadgets Live! (30 minutes)
After taking things apart…pop over to the Gadgets Stage! You’re about to find out as our mad scientist, a.k.a. the Gadgeteer, takes you on a bottle rocket ride through the combustible world of everyday physics or find out how mixing things together creates explosive reactions.
Extreme Screen Theater (45 minutes)
A can’t miss at COSI. This 7-story Extreme Screen and theater bring the wonders of the world close to home. Nature, History, Science, and Extreme Sports are just a few of the themes that bring the magic of the movies to life with breathtaking cinematography. Most films are appropriate for children of all ages. Find out what’s playing in the theater.
Rat Basketball (15 minutes)
Children will be cheering for the home team during this game. For years, it has been a part of COSI tradition! Can you really teach a rat to play basketball? Watch and learn!
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