Weird Science: 4 Bizarre Science Destinations

Science lovers are celebrated like they've never been before in history, and there's no better time to embrace your inner science enthusiast than when you're planning your next travel destination. The following four destinations feature fascinatingly odd science. Who knows? You may fall in love with them. Maybe you'll even consider an infamous science locale when you're looking for the best places to live on your next move.


The Exploratorium in San Francisco, California
San Francisco's Exploratorium is so much more than a museum. It combines art with science to provide visitors with a perception-changing, immersive experience. In fact, the Exploratorium's admitted mission is to change how people around the world learn. Usually approximately 600 participatory exhibits of the museum's 1,000 exhibits are on display and available to visitors at one time. San Francisco is worth the journey for any science lover, and this is a must-see place to spend at least a full day while you're there.

Johnsville Centrifuge and Science Museum in Warminster, Pennsylvania
Created to preserve the rich history of the Naval Air Development Center/Naval Air Warfare Center, the Johnsville Centrifuge and Science Museum holds the biggest human centrifuge in the world. It boasts scientific displays and exhibits. The museum's mission includes helping aerospace sciences be perceived as inspirational, and it delivers on this promise in a big way. Explore the museum's many artifacts to get a better grasp on how the early astronauts lived, as well as the challenges they faced and what they sacrificed to make history.

Roswell, New Mexico
Roswell is a science enthusiast's dream, but maybe not for the reasons you first assume. The New Mexico city earned notoriety after an alleged UFO crash there in 1947. While this mysterious crash has pretty much been disproved to the satisfaction of all skeptics and scientists, there are still a fair amount of people who believe that aliens came to earth via Roswell, and meetings are held there for believers each year.

As a science lover, though, you may enjoy other pursuits in Roswell. You may opt to check out Bottomless Lakes State Park, the International UFO Museum and Research Center, and the Roswell Museum and Art Center. You can also find other archaeological sites to explore in Roswell.


The Chihuly Garden and Glass in Seattle, Washington
Seattle is a perfect destination for all tourists, but it's an especially good fit for those who want to explore science. Start at the Chihuly Garden and Glass. Perfectly situated by the Space Needle, this museum has the studio glass of Dale Chihuly on display. Visitors can explore the gardens, the glasshouse, and the variety of exhibits in the museum building. The large sculptures on the grounds are all unique and worth exploring on their own.


Finally, feel free to add to this list with the types of science destinations that pique your interest. Taking a vacation can be especially fun when you're pursuing your passions along the way, so make science a part of all your adventures for more satisfying travels. 

33 comments:

  1. Chihuly! Chihuly is my absolute favorite artist in any genre. I'd love to visit the garden.

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  2. I do want to go to Seattle, Washington. That is a place I have definitely not been and would love to see.

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  3. I love learning more about science! All of these locations seem like a lot of fun to visit!

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  4. I think it would be really fun to go to Roswell! I am not a big "alien" fan or anything, but I like to visit unique places!

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  5. Our whole family Science and my husband is always watching shows about Science. Some of these places we may be able to go to. Thanks for sharing them.

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  6. That exploratorium sounds like an awesome place to bring my son some day. He's super interested in scientific discoveries.

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  7. I have always wanted to visit Roswell. It has always been very interesting.

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  8. Would love to visit all the places you mentioned. I am in separate need for a vacation. I'm hoping it will be soon.

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  9. I'd love to see the northwest, that and the northeast are the only parts of the country I haven't visited.

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  10. That Chihuly Garden is really something! I’d have to drop by once I’m in Seattle!

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  11. I'm so far from all of these but it would be super fun to visit all! We love science and my kids are into all of it!

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  12. The Roswell in New Mexico looks very intriguing. I think my children would enjoy any of these destinations.

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  13. These look like amazing places. I have always wanted to go check out Roswell New Mexico.

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  14. One of my favorite artists is Chihuly and would love to visit the Garden and Glass. His work is just spectacular.

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  15. I absolutely love the Exploratorium in SF! We used to go there every month when we lived in Palo Alto.

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  16. The scientist in me usually just wants to go to a nice quite place to relax since I do science 9-5 lol but thanks for the suggestions

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  17. I have not heard of these places, but I do love science! I am sure my children would love visiting these museums!

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  18. Thank you for the heads up! My son and I'd have a field day at visiting these locations.

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  19. Wow, I never heard of any the above but looks so interesting. It's something my husband would enjoy.

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  20. Those look like some really cool places to visit, especially the Roswell one. Thanks!

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  21. I have to admit that science has never REALLY been my thing. But I am always intrigued to learn the way something works. My fiancee however would be in heaven! Thanks for the info!

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  22. What neat artwork! I love it!

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  23. I have never been there, looks exciting destination we'd love to see one day.

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  24. My husband is a science buff. He has an aunt in Seattle and we've been talking about taking a family trip out to see her. He can check out the science stuff and I can seek out all the great foodie scenes.

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  25. These all sound like great places to visit. I am a science fiction addict. I would love to visit Roswell, New Mexico.

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  26. I never would have thought about taking a science vacation1 I have always wanted to see Roswell though. It sounds creepy cool!

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  27. Wow! These are some cool places. I need to add some of these to our list of places to see.

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  28. We love science at our house. I was hoping to see a destination a little closer to us (Virginia), but neat! I will keep these places in mind!

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  29. I was really into UFO and aliens when I was younger and wanted to go to Roswell, New Mexico. I think I'd still would want to go, it would be extremely fascinating and I'm sure my family would love to go too.

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  30. These looks like some very interesting sights to see indeed. I have always wanted to go to Roswell New Mexico and hopefully can go soon. The Chihuly Garden and Glass in Seattle Washington looks very interesting too. Thanks for sharing.

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  31. These looks like some very interesting sights to see indeed. I have always wanted to go to Roswell New Mexico and hopefully can go soon. The Chihuly Garden and Glass in Seattle Washington looks very interesting too. Thanks for sharing.

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  32. I love visiting museums because they are not only educating/informing on facts but they are also entertaining. For sure, these will be included in my travel itinerary if ever we plan to visit those cities.

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  33. They may be bizarre but I hope we get to visit them. They are definitely interesting and I think my son who loves science would be fascinated.

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