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Independence Science and Technology Center


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Independence Science and Technology Center Houses a wide variety of exhibits that invite visitors to examine and experiment. Register on a computer, hear sounds on the echo tube, ride the Anti-gravity Simulator, or experience the hair-raising Van de Graaff generator. You may even want to visit with the life-like Albert Einstein.

The center is a fun-filled and educational science laboratory for all ages.


Admission: $3.00 per person.
Hours: Daily, Sunday-Saturday, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Address: 125 S Penn Ave.
Phone: 620-331-1999
Memberships and group rates available.

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