Stickley Science Playhouse at the MOST
Downtown Syracuse, Syracuse, NY
Best for
best for toddlers through early elementary ages under the height limit
Hours
Thursday-Sunday 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Visit style
museum visit plus active indoor play
Profile
Strong profile coverage
Editor's Take
A great cold-weather choice when you want real indoor climbing play but still value a museum-style visit.
Best Fit
- Families with kids who want both active play and hands-on museum time
- Preschool and early-elementary visitors under the playhouse height limit
- Parents seeking a sensory-friendly option during dedicated monthly hours
- Older or taller kids who have outgrown the playhouse height limit
- Families looking for low-cost drop-in play without museum admission
- Visitors who want a long all-day free-play format instead of a museum schedule
At a Glance
Venue type
Age groups
Play features
Accessibility and comfort
Visit options
Price range
Toddler-friendly
Operator type
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Supervision model
Max recommended age
Structured classes or guided programming
Inside a larger venue or attraction
Hours vary due to private events
Plan Your Visit
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Pricing Snapshot
The Stickley Science Playhouse is the MOST's giant indoor playground, combining museum admission with active climbing, crawling, sliding, and sensory-rich exploration. Its multi-level structure is built for children under 51 inches tall, and the ground-level toddler zone adds a safer option for smaller visitors. This is one of the strongest local picks for families who want indoor play and a museum day in the same trip.
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Best for
best for toddlers through early elementary ages under the height limit
Hours
Thursday-Sunday 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Visit style
museum visit plus active indoor play
Profile
Strong profile coverage
Phone
(315) 425-9068Address
500 South Franklin Street
Syracuse, NY, 13202
Last updated
April 18, 2026
Verification summary
Last verified: April 5, 2026
Checked against 2 public sources.
Reviewed as
Business website and public-source review
April 5, 2026
Verified Science Playhouse features and current museum-hour access from the MOST's official site.
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