Visitors continue to explore the world of Star Trek at the Saint Louis Science Center, and the science center has extended the exhibition hours on Saturday evenings until 7 p.m. every week. The extra hours are more than just a chance for a 23rd century date night; they're also an opportunity to take advantage of the special reduced evening rate for the exhibition. After 5 p.m., adult tickets to the exhibition are just $12, instead of the usual $14 and children ages 5 to 12 are just $10. As an added incentive, parking is free after 5 p.m. as well, making that journey to the future more affordable than ever.

Maybe you'd prefer your Saturday night to be movie night. Starting Saturday, Feb. 18, the Science Center will show the IMAX version of the 2009 blockbuster film, "Star Trek," in the OMNIMAX Theater at 4 p.m. The PG-13 film reintroduces the Star Trek story and casts new actors in the familiar roles of Kirk, Spock, Scotty, McCoy and the rest. If you missed it on the big screen the first time around or have never seen it in full IMAX format, now's your chance. Tickets are $9 each for an adult admission, with discounts for science center members available.

Late hours and PG-13 movies might sound like fun for grown-ups, but Sunday afternoons are all about launching "the next generation" of science fiction fans at the science center. Kids 12 and under are free with adult admission to "Star Trek: The Exhbition" on Sunday afternoons. While parents can enjoy reminiscing about watching the various Star Trek television shows and movies, perhaps with their parents, kids can enjoy the special kids area inside the exhibition set up by the Science Center's Discovery Room staff.

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