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Located on an 84-acre property, the Museum of Life and Science is a natural science museum primarily aimed at children.
The museum's main building is home to two stories of interactive displays, including a well-known aerospace exhibit.
The museum is home to more than 60 species of live animals, and it also contains one of the largest butterfly conservatories on the East Coast.
Other highlights include an outdoor dinosaur exhibit, a small train visitors can ride around the museum grounds, and a treehouse village. There is an admission fee, but members can enter the museum free of charge.
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