Exploratorium (San Francisco, CA): Located on the Embarcadero, the Exploratorium is renowned for its interactive exhibits that engage visitors in hands-on science learning.
Museum of Science and Industry (Chicago, IL): This museum features a wide range of exhibits, from the iconic U-505 submarine to the Coal Mine experience.
California Academy of Sciences (San Francisco, CA): Located in Golden Gate Park, this museum includes an aquarium, a planetarium, a natural history museum, and a rainforest dome.
Houston Museum of Natural Science (Houston, TX): This museum is famous for its extensive collection of mineral specimens, a large dinosaur hall, and immersive exhibitions such as the Wortham Giant Screen Theatre and the Burke Baker Planetarium
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) (Portland, OR): Voted the top science museum in the US by Newsweek, OMSI features hands-on exhibits, a planetarium, and even a submarine tour.
The Franklin Institute (Philadelphia, PA): Named after Benjamin Franklin, this museum offers exhibits on electricity, the human body, and physics, among others.