Liberty Science Center’s Project Supernova, a massive expansion of the facility, is getting a $39.8 million boost in tax credits from New Jersey, officials announced Monday.

The expansion will add a playground for children and goats, a river otter habitat, and a physics-based miniature golf course to the Jersey City attraction.

Construction is set to begin in the first quarter of 2026 on the project, which aims to celebrate New Jersey’s scientific heritage and broaden the center’s appeal to families, tourists, and New York visitors.

The tax credits were approved through New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s new Cultural Arts Facilities Expansion program. Liberty Science Center is the first institution to receive backing from the program.

Among the planned additions is Kids Corner

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