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Top 10 Science & Discovery Museums in America

Ten places we think are worth the trip, hand-picked, not an exhaustive list, just a place to start.

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Museum Of Science

Museum Of Science

Boston, MA

One of the most-visited science museums in the US

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Museum Of Science And Industry

Museum Of Science And Industry

Chicago, IL

One of the largest science museums in the world

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Franklin Institute

Franklin Institute

Philadelphia, PA

Historic, iconic Philadelphia landmark

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Saint Louis Science Center

Saint Louis Science Center

St Louis, MO

Top signal score; major regional draw

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Fort Worth Museum Of Science And History

Fort Worth Museum Of Science And History

Fort Worth, TX

High signal score

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Museum Of Flight

Museum Of Flight

Seattle, WA

World's largest independent air and space museum

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Orlando Science Center

Orlando Science Center

Orlando, FL

High signal score

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Putnam Museum And Science Center

Putnam Museum And Science Center

Davenport, IA

Highest signal score in category

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North Carolina Museum Of Natural Sciences

North Carolina Museum Of Natural Sciences

Raleigh, NC

Largest natural history museum in the Southeast

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Boonshoft Museum Of Discovery

Boonshoft Museum Of Discovery

Dayton, OH

Highest signal score in category

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