From the moment we walked in, the towering dinosaur skeletons grabbed everyone’s attention immediately. Our younger one was wide-eyed with wonder, while our teenager — who we honestly thought might not be that interested — ended up being the most engaged of all of us. The diversity of animal species on display completely blew him away, from the tiniest insects preserved in perfect detail to massive whale skeletons hanging overhead. What impressed him most was how detailed and contextual every single display is. Nothing feels rushed or generic — every specimen is presented with real depth and care.For our 9-year-old, the hands-on science sections and space exploration exhibits were the highlight. Seeing actual space capsules up close sparked a conversation about astronauts that lasted the entire train ride home.