K'NEX: The Science of Building Thrill Rides

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Venue:	Museum of Science, Boston
Hours:	Hours Vary see below
Ages:	Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Indoor
Cost:	$$ see below
Category:	Exhibits

Explore the science and engineering that goes into creating a pulse-pounding theme park experience when you check out the exhibit's astounding amusement park models, including several six-foot Ferris wheels and a ten-foot roller coaster. Then, get started on building your own twisting, looping thrill ride with a bounty of colorful rods and connectors.

Visitors age five and older can build a free takeaway windmill (download a how-to preview below), or create a more ambitious thrill ride and stop at the 'Weigh and Pay' station to take it home.

Be sure to allow plenty of time to build your creations, especially during busy school and holiday vacation weeks, or before any ticketed events you may be attending at the Museum.

K'NEX is a registered trademark, and K'NEX Thrill Rides is a trademark, of K'NEX Limited Partnership Group.

HOURS

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COST

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Free with museum admission: Adults: $21.00; Seniors $19.00; Children (3-11) $18.00. Members free.

WEBSITE

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www.mos.org/exhibits_shows/coming_soon&d=4458

LOCATION

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1 Science Park, Boston, MA, 02117 map
Phone: 617-723-2500

REVIEWS

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Be prepared to buy

Of course it's fun to make something from the zillion bits o K'NEX stuff in this exhibit. But try telling your kid you don't want to the pay for his/her creation at the cashier strategically placed near the exit. It seemed like a trap.