Nido Science Center (SM MOA) - Our Before-Opening-Of-Classes Treat

Our before-opening-of-classes treat for the kids is a trip to SM Mall of Asia's Nido Science Center.  It's not perfect but the kids enjoyed it. And we had a good time capturing their enjoyment. So what's in store for you in case you decide to pop in? Here's a list.
GROUND FLOOR

1. Nature Works

With the replica of Lolong, the crocodile.

2. All About You
DNA Model
Augmented Reality Wall
Body Mirror

Trying on the body mirror

Looking through the (Amazing) Eye

3. Transportation Zone
Build Your Own Car
Airplane Hatch

On the go with your favorite mode of transpo

4. Be Connected
Satellite Dish
Broadcast Tower
Broadcasting You
Ancient Writings

The Headliners!

In the middle of the ground floor is the PLANETARIUM.

Projecting movies on the ceiling

SECOND FLOOR

5. Science Matters
Tesla Coil
Science Experiments

Hair raising experience with the electricity ball

6. Go Green
Green Home
Renewable Energies

7. Maritime Adventure
Book of Marine Life
Save Our Seas Wall

Under the sea adventures

8. Earth and Space
Solar System
Climate Change Show

9. Playing Area
Kinect Xbox
Some Computer Games
Books

Location:
Ground Floor South Side and Entertainment mall SM Mall of Asia, pasay city

Operating Hours: 
Mondays to Fridays 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays to Sundays in 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Admission Rate:
Php330 for adults; Php300 for kids (kids below 39 inches)

Telephone Numbers: 

556-0331 or 556-2153 

Website:

www.sciencediscovery.ph

Space Ice Quest
Upgrade to Php400 which include One (1) Nido Fortified Science Discovery Center Gallery Pass and One (1) Planetarium Show plus One Polar Bear Sled Ride at the SM Skating Rink, an Extra planetarium Show, plus free popcorn and drink

Promo Duration: April 19 to July 31 2013

Some Tips:
1. Best to go in the morning. We had the center to ourselves. No waiting times. No time limits. The kids were free to explore anything they want, as much as they like. We went on a Sunday.

2. The attendants are attentive.  You may ask them to explain a particular exhibit or show you how an installation /activity works.

3. The sled ride that goes with the Summer Ice Blast would happen at the ice skating rink. And when we went there there's only one sled available, so there's really some waiting time since the sled can only accommodate 4 adults and 2 kids. And it's a "pushable sled".  Meaning, someone just pushes the sled ride around the rink.  So if you're not a snow fan, and don't have the patience to wait, you may just stick to the regular Gallery Pass.

Pushable sled ride

 4. We got sleepy and dizzy watching the planetarium show. I suggest you stick with just one show. We got to see two shows because of the sled ride upgrade. On both occasions, I fell asleep. And just a word of caution, the planetarium smelled funny. You may want to bring some cologne so you have something to counter the not-so-pleasant smell.

I hope you'll enjoy your visit as much as we did. Thanks for reading.