Saint Louis Science Center

What's New

Flight of the Butterflies

"Flight of the Butterflies," a breathtaking new giant screen adventure from SK Films, is now playing at the OMNIMAX Theater at the Saint Louis Science Center To purchase tickets, visit our website.

Original cosmic laser show returns to Saint Louis Science Center

Laserium, the original cosmic laser show, returns to the Saint Louis Science Center for a limited engagement in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the James S. McDonnell Planetarium.

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Free app available to transform science center visit

Saint Louis Science Center mobile app

Available now, the St. Louis Science Center mobile app provides visitors with a virtual toolbox designed to enhance their experience at the science center. From planning their visit to accessing exclusive content throughout the science center, Apple iOS and Android smart phone users can now experience the science center in an entirely new way.

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Exhibition demonstrates the importance of energy

Saint Louis Science Center Energy Gallery

Visitors can discover the power of a joule, see how energy becomes electricity and learn why energy efficiency makes a difference. Experience Energy, the newest gallery at the Science Center, will open up discussions about a resource that affects everyone's daily lives.

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Stargazing adventures await at the Science Center

planet15_lp You don't have let the kids stay up late to learn about the night sky. Visit the James S. McDonnell Planetarium at the Saint Louis Science Center and attend our planetarium shows.

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New interactive dinosaur dig site opens

Interactive dig site The new addition to the Ecology and Environment gallery at the Science Center lets visitors experience what it's like to be a real paleontologist as they excavate casts made from fossils that are on display in the Fossil Prep Lab.

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Science Center Hours

Monday through Saturday - 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sunday - 11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

The Science Center is open every day of the year except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Admission is always free.

Address: 5050 Oakland Avenue St. Louis, MO 63110

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