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Interior of Gannon University’s Center for Lake Erie Education and Research featuring the interactive Project NePTWNE Great Lakes display and educational exhibits.

Visit The Center for Lake Erie Education and Research

CLEER is located within the at 160 E Front St., Erie, PA 16501. We open anytime the library is open. Our general hours of operation are:

Monday – Thursday: 9am to 8:30pm
Friday & Saturday: 9am to 5pm
Sunday: 1pm to 5pm

Click to visit the library hours page for more detailed information, including holidays.

Our Interactive Exhibit Space and NOAA Science on a Sphere system are FREE and open to the public whenever we are open. No appointment is necessary and we always have staff on-site to help visitors with the exhibits and answer questions.

If you want to request a special group tour and/or activity, to make a request and our CLEER staff will be in touch soon.

CenterForLakeErieEducationAndResearch - Interactive Space

    Interactive Exhibit Space

    This area opens to the library and features interactive exhibits accessible to the public during library business hours. This space includes:

    • Lake Erie relief table
    • Great Lakes wall
    • Bookshelf wall with rotating exhibits and curated library books
    • Interactive Great Lakes
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CenterForLakeErieEducationAndResearch - NOAA

    NOAA Science On A Sphere®

    NOAA’s Science On a Sphere® is a room-sized, global display system that projects visualizations onto a six-foot diameter sphere. The system provides a unique and engaging way to illustrate Earth System Science to people of all ages.  

    This space offers an opportunity for the public to engage in self-guided explorations, gaining insights into topics like oceanography, meteorology and geography through the stunning, spherical display. Additionally, educators and groups can schedule special presentations on any Earth or Space Science topic with CLEER staff, including ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ faculty affiliates.

    To request a booking
    To learn more about NOAA Science On a Sphere®,