World of Wonders Science Museum

My 2 year old grandson loved this place!!! Lots to do and see. We will come back!

We really enjoyed our visit here! I came with my whole family and all of my kids had a great time! My 3 year old really loved the toddler area with the toys as well as the area with the fan that blew things up in the air. My boys (6 and 8) enjoyed the experiments. Even my husband and I sat down to try out some of the puzzles. This was a great way to spend an afternoon.
I would give this place 5 stars if they added an area where children can sit and have a snack. My daughter is only 3 and cannot function for more than 1.5 hours without having a snack. We had to leave because she was hungry and melting down.

Went for the first time today.
The kids had a lot of fun, for the size of the place there is surprisingly a lot to do.
Knocked off a star because the two animal exhibits, turtles & a bearded dragon were awful & for an educational science museum it is extremely disappointing to see them being kept in nasty habitats. The turtles water was filthy & they had no turtle dock to get out of the filth & the bearded dragon looked cold & I don’t believe either had uvb lighting.
Also a few of the hands on exhibits seemed to have a lot of wear & tear, needed fixing etc.
Otherwise it was great, just hope they read their reviews & get those poor animals better care. It’s not a very good example to set for kids.

We have been here SEVERAL times and we LOVE the museum however we went to a birthday party of a family member a few weeks ago and I have to say that 2 of the staff left much to be desired. First off this was a birthday party for a 4 year old so the children were 3 – 4 some older one younger. The lady at the entrance had ZERO patience when putting the wrist bands on the children, then when it was time to do the science experiment that was part of the party there were 3 helpers, 2 a young man and a young lady were friendly but the 3^rd who we were told is the head of coordinating the parties at WOW had ZERO patience and it was evident with eye rolls and obvious irritation. This was not just my opinion. I had kept my opinion to myself until 3 other moms at the party voiced that some of the staff seemed less than thrilled to be there and very impatient. I am sorry I know we all have off days BUT their parties there are NOT cheap and I feel at the very least you can fake it. None of the kids were being rude or misbehaving at all. I was really disappointed in the actions of these 2 staff members and probably won’t be visiting there for a while. Maybe this just isn’t a place to have a birthday party for a younger child. Sad but true. The museum itself is AWESOME and the kids all really enjoyed that part of the day!!!

My kids came here on field trips with their school and have asked to revisit several times. I decided to take them one weekend where we needed something to do. We came to WOW and it was perfect. It was cheap and both entertaining and educational for the kids. (Beats them staring at a screen anytime) It’s not very big but my kids kept busy with all the displays for at least 2 hours. I even had a little fun myself. It was great to watch them awe over science.

Took the family here on a Sunday I had off and it was worth the time and drive. Kids had fun, spent about 3−4hrs there. Plenty of thing for the kids to play with hands on. Some puzzles for adults too, to keep you not bored. Price was exceptional for the entertainment you get. The staff was very friendly and was eager to make sure you enjoyed your time there.
If you have a family day and don’t want to spend a lot of money this place should be visited at least once a year with kids younger than 8. A bit older might not keep them interested for more than an hour or two.

We love it so much here.
Four instead of five stars because the display explanations still go over the head (and attention span) of my very science-​oriented and high-​reading six year old (even though she was among the older kids there).
Still, it’s a fun place with friendly staff and lots of fun experiments.

Great place! My boys are 4 and 7 and they had a blast! It’s new, clean, all the exhibits work. I highly recommend it. We will definitely be back.

My husband brought our girls here when they were still in preschool; his impression was that it was small. Lol! Fast forward 5 years after, it is my turn to take the youngest due to a class field trip and my impression is the same – it is small. But, small in a good way–
This touch-​museum is well-​suited for lower elementary age children. Lots of hands-​on activity – because face it, kids would want to play right away than first figuring out why and how things happen, correct? This would be an ideal place to have a playdate because the exhibits are not too difficult for the kids to figure out and mommies can have a conversation without having to run around after their children. (Floor lay-​out is to an L, with a section for toddlers and younger siblings in the middle.) Except for the exhibits behind the door (shadows and lights), the rest are within view if you stand right at the corner of the room.
Highlights of our recent visit was
1) using the «glitter bug lotion» to help illustrate how germs lurk specifically in our hands. What a great way to teach the kids the importance of proper hand washing.
2) the spaceship simulation (kids had so much fun riding it and pretending to be astronauts.)
3) the classroom experience in their «special lab.» Probably offered to classes on a field trip, this educational half-​an-​hour session by a staff member was awesome! Nick had the full attention of the students from start to finish as he explained and brilliantly illustrated the different states of matter. The lesson was well-​executed. It makes you want to throw your child’s next birthday party with them (which they can!)
There’s ample street parking in front and the museum participates in the ASTC program. I only have WOW to say about this museum!

Definitely coming back. Great place for kids to have fun and learn. We have children 3yrs-​16yrs and we all had a great time. Very educational

Cool inexpensive place to bring the rug rats. Lots of fun. Love the massive bubble blower & Love the machine that highlights the germs on your hands. My life is forever changed, lol. (Coupon on Groupon)

One of our favorite spots for the kids in Lodi. They’re always changing up the exhibits and with everything being hands on kids feel free to be kids. Downside is there is no place to allow kiddos to take a break and have a snack. The Cranium Café is misleading. At first glance it seems like the perfect oasis for a calm break to refuel your kids. I must not be the only mom who thought this because as you enter there are multiple signs stating its only for brains not food. Such an inviting space that is just asking to be used yet it sat empty the whole time we were there. This local mom strongly encourages the staff to rethink the use of this space and find a way to incorporate a place to parents to refuel their kids bellies. As scientists know our brain needs food to be at our best.

I found this place through Unilocal,and brought my two boys (ages 7 and 2) here over the weekend and they had a great time. It is kind of small, but the price is very reasonable and there are a lot of different exhibits and areas for the kids to explore. The staff was very friendly and we will definitely be coming back.

We traveled a distance from my North Sacramento home to visit this place in Lodi. Was it worth the trip? In my opinion, no. The place is a decent size and I would say appropriate for children ages 1 to maybe 10. There are several hands on science activities. One thing I didn’t love is how worn a lot of the manipulatives looked. For example, the wooden blocks and the magnet tiles looked like they’ve been used quite extensively, which I’m sure is the case. Many of the activities were kind of lack luster and left one feeling a little «meh» about the whole thing. I think if you’re passing through or live in the Area, it might be worth, but otherwise, I would pass.

This small hands on science museum packs a punch! It was smaller than I expected but they put every square foot to good use. My kids (age 7 and 4) were entertained for several hours. There are some restaurants nearby and you can leave, eat lunch, and come back. It was definitely worth the price. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 was that several exhibits were missing pieces which made them difficult. We still had a great time though.

This place was absolutely perfect for my 20 month old, 3 year old, and 4 year old. They were 100% entertained and occupied for 2 hours and would have loved to stay longer. It’s open so you can see your kids even when they go in different directions, and there are comfortable chairs placed around the perimeter for those parents who need to get off their feet. I appreciated that the gift shop was in a separate area from the exhibits. My kids didn’t even know there was one! Thank heavens! I would absolutely go here again.

Grandson is seven and he had a great time. Went during the week on a Wednesday afternoon and it was still busy. Nice people, great displays! Will take him again!

I absolutely love this place! I can always bring my kids here and be assured that they have an awesome time. The staff is great, always polite, and just let the kids have fun. I always jump at the chance to purchase a Groupon for rainy days. I highly recommend this place for moms who need a moment to just sit down and let the kids enjoy themselves!

So much fun! It was a little smaller than I thought it would be, but it was So much fun! Our kids, my husband and I spend 2 ½ hours here playing with EVERYTHING! It was a great learning experience for the kids and everything was science! Take your kiddos… If you or they enjoy science, they will Love this place!

I Actually discovered this from Unilocal.I never knew this place was here and I wanted to go as soon as I saw it! So I brought my 2 year old sister the next day. $ 4 for her and $ 6 for adults. Cheap!
The place was all hands on! So I never had to worry about her doing or touching something she shouldn’t. For little kids its a blast but for 3^rd-​7^th grade this place could be life changing when it comes to getting children to like science!
Loved this place!!!