Building Buddies

Grab your hard hat and put on your safety vest! The Building Buddies need your help improving their community. Visitors are immersed in a multi-sensory environment filled with STEAM learning experiences that are designed to promote social interactions including: taking turns, team work, collaboration, and sharing. The durable modular design is easy to assemble and can be configured to fit various spaces.
Building Buddies was developed by Loodo Exhibits, and touring in partnership with Sciencenter.

  • Designed for children 2-8 years old and families
  • Bilingual: English and Spanish
  • Size: 1,200 – 1,800 sq. ft.
  • Rental Fee: $35,000 for 3-1/2+ months
  • Shipping: 1 truck


  • Asking questions, making observations, and gathering information are helpful for problem solving.
  • Before beginning to design a solution, it is important to clearly understand the problem.
  • Experience simple machines to move objects or large loads.
  • Discover that teamwork is an asset that can be helpful in all kind of situation.

Building Buddies
Fall 2023: Booked
Spring 2024: Booked
Summer 2024: Booked
Fall 2024: Booked
Spring 2025: Booked
Summer 2025: Available
Fall 2025: Booked
Spring 2026: Available

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Find us

Sciencenter 601 1st Street Ithaca, NY 14850
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Contact us

Museum & Store Hours

  • Tuesday, 10 am - 5 pm
  • Wednesday, 10 am - 5 pm
  • Thursday, 10 am - 5 pm
  • Friday, 10 am - 5 pm
  • Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm
  • Sunday, 10 am - 5 pm

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