Da Vinci Science Center
The Da Vinci Science Center (DSC) is a science museum and nonprofit organization in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
A museum inside Allentown
You can stay in Allentown
Da Vinci Science Center is inside Allentown, which has 6 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from New York City
New York City is about 83 miles east (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Sep and Oct
May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 66–82°. When to go ↓
An airport 6 miles away
Lehigh Valley (ABE) has airline service, about 6 miles from Da Vinci Science Center.
Established in 1992
Da Vinci Science Center dates from 1992. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Allentown. Green months are the mild ones.
Da Vinci Science Center
The Da Vinci Science Center (DSC) is a science museum and nonprofit organization in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The earliest iteration of the center was created in 1992. The center's mission statement is "to bring science to life and lives to science."
DSC focuses on connecting people of all ages to science. Its interactive experiences include a two-story exhibit floor, nearly three-dozen programs for visitors of all ages, students, educators, and community groups, and regional workforce initiatives that integrate limited-engagement exhibits with programs highlighting workforce development opportunities. The center's primary focus is introducing children to the potential of the STEM-related subjects.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1992
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.5K a year
Where to stay near Da Vinci Science Center
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Allentown (6) and Upper Macungie Township (15), and Philadelphia has the most rooms in the area (168).
Philadelphia
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
1,574,281 people
45 mi southeast of Da Vinci Science Center
Compare 9 towns
| Town | From Da Vinci Science Center | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | in town | — | 6 6 hotels | 126,044 | $207K | C |
| Upper Macungie Township | 6 mi west | 10 min | 15 14 hotels · 1 motel | 29,600 | $419K | A |
| Bethlehem | 9 mi east | 15 min | 17 14 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 79,644 | $260K | C+ |
| South Whitehall Township | 3 mi northwest | 5 min | 9 7 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 21,655 | $365K | — |
| Hanover Township | 6 mi northeast | 10 min | 5 4 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 1,696 | $151K | — |
| Milford Township | 12 mi southeast | 20 min | 7 4 hotels · 3 campgrounds | 10,233 | $413K | — |
| Bethlehem Township | 12 mi northeast | 20 min | 7 6 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 26,769 | $377K | B+ |
| Whitehall Township | 5 mi north | 10 min | 3 3 hotels | 29,405 | $262K | C |
| Philadelphia | 45 mi southeast | 1 hr | 168 133 hotels · 2 motels · 17 inns & B&Bs · 9 lodges & cabins · 3 hostels · 4 campgrounds | 1,574,281 | $243K | D− |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Da Vinci Science Center
Other well-known places within 65 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
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Big draw51 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile Arena
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Big draw65 mi Theme parkSix Flags Great Adventure2.2M visitors a yearPhoto credits
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom: Coasterman1234 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · USS New Jersey: Camera Operator: PH3 BRYANT, Public domain · Lincoln Financial Field: The original uploader was Betp at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lynnewood Hall: Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Xfinity Mobile Arena: Jen Smith, CC BY 3.0 · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain · Six Flags Great Adventure: Unknown, CC BY-SA 2.5
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Visiting Da Vinci Science Center
Is Da Vinci Science Center in Allentown?
Yes. It’s inside Allentown, PA.
When is the best time to visit Da Vinci Science Center?
May, June, September and October, with highs of 66–82°.
How far is Da Vinci Science Center from Newark and Jersey City?
About 71 miles east of Newark and about 77 miles east of Jersey City, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Da Vinci Science Center?
Lehigh Valley (ABE), about 6 miles away. The nearest big hub is Philadelphia (PHL), about 51 miles.
Where should I stay near Da Vinci Science Center?
Upper Macungie Township (6 mi, 15 places to stay), Bethlehem (9 mi, 17 places to stay) and South Whitehall Township (3 mi, 9 places to stay).
Tips from people in Allentown
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