About
The mission of the Saint Louis Science Center is to inspire everyone to be curious and engaged in science. Named a Smithsonian Institution Affiliate in 2016, the award-winning Science Center engages guests through on-site experiences, including hundreds of hands-on exhibits, the OMNIMAX® Theater, which is one of just nine IMAX® Dome with Laser theaters in the world, and the largest artificial sky in the Western Hemisphere at the James S. McDonnell Planetarium. Additionally, the organization provides high-level informal educational programming to schools and other organizations in the St. Louis community and is home to the nationally recognized Youth Exploring Science (YES) Program, which has created a legacy of success by working with underserved teens throughout their high school years to prepare them for in-demand STEM careers of the future. Open Thursday through Sunday. General admission is always free. For more information on the Saint Louis Science Center, visit slsc.org or call (314) 289-4400.
5050 Oakland Ave.
St. Louis,
MO
63110
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1528 Reviews | Write a ReviewGreat and free
Reviewed By Shaun S January 2025This is a fantastic museum for kids. A lot of interactive exhibits, including a gaming section. My kids loved it. And it’s totally free!
Full ReviewGreat place to take young school-age children to explore science
Reviewed By Walton S September 2024The Science Center is split into two facilities geared to different age groups. The science center sits outside Forest Park while the Planetarium sits within the park. They are connected by a...
Full ReviewDaVinci exhibit
Reviewed By 28bellpepper February 2023During my visit in 2020, I attended a rare exhibit of DaVinci. Very educational and fun experience. *Note: TripAdvisor does not offer a calendar for 2020, year I actually visited.*
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Open Thursday through Sunday with extended hours throughout the year. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Please visit slsc.org for more information.
TripAdvisor Rating:
1528 Reviews | Write a ReviewGreat and free
Reviewed By Shaun S January 2025This is a fantastic museum for kids. A lot of interactive exhibits, including a gaming section. My kids loved it. And it’s totally free!
Full ReviewGreat place to take young school-age children to explore science
Reviewed By Walton S September 2024The Science Center is split into two facilities geared to different age groups. The science center sits outside Forest Park while the Planetarium sits within the park. They are connected by a...
Full ReviewDaVinci exhibit
Reviewed By 28bellpepper February 2023During my visit in 2020, I attended a rare exhibit of DaVinci. Very educational and fun experience. *Note: TripAdvisor does not offer a calendar for 2020, year I actually visited.*
Full Review