Saint Louis Science Center

Saint Louis Science Center

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Connect with curiosity. Entry is FREE! Open Wed-Mon. Closed Tuesdays. #stlsciencecenter Find the wonder of 'Why?' at the Saint Louis Science Center. FREE ADMISSION.

Open Thursdays through Mondays. Hours of Operation: https://www.slsc.org/visit/hours/

Saint Louis Science Center's Social Media Guidelines: https://www.slsc.org/saint-louis-science-center-social-media-guidelines/

The Saint Louis Science Center is one of the only free, nonprofit science museums in the country, one of the top five science centers in the United States, and one of the largest science centers in the U.S. and abroad serving more than 500,000 people each year. Our campus features hundreds of interactive experiences in ten galleries, as well as our indoor-outdoor GROW agricultural pavilion and gallery, our famous McDonnell Planetarium, and a four-story OMNIMAX® Theater. Our mission: to inspire everyone to be curious and engaged in science. We envision an equitable and inclusive society where people are passionate about science and use it to improve lives, transform communities, and empower future generations. By creating a place where everyone can discover together, the Saint Louis Science Center is forging the future of our region. We’re putting St. Louis at the center of science, and science at the center of a more connected world. For more information about the Saint Louis Science Center, please visit: https://www.slsc.org/

09/15/2026

We just want the best for you. 😌 And by that, we mean a Saint Louis Science Center membership. 🫶 Become a member at slsc.org/become-a-member 🔗

09/14/2026

The more you know! 🤓 Brush up on your whale knowledge at Blue Whale: The Exhibition 🐋 Now open through 1/10/26! Get tickets at slsc.org/blue-whale 🎟️

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And the winner is...🥁 Tonya Hall! 🎉🥇 Congratulations! Please send us a message for details on how to claim your prize.

Thank you to everyone who entered our Planetarium Show ticket giveaway! We hope to welcome you soon to the James S. McDonnell Planetarium, where our all-new shows are powered by the new GOTO Chiron III hybrid projection system, the first of its kind in the United States. Experience incredibly realistic star fields, true-to-color stars, breathtaking views of the Milky Way, and journeys through the cosmos with a level of detail that has to be seen to be believed.

🎟️ Learn more and get tickets: https://www.slsc.org/attraction/mcdonnell-planetarium/

📬 For future giveaways, events, and Science Center updates, sign up for our newsletter and follow us on social media!
https://www.slsc.org/contact-us/

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The (FREE) Mobile Learning Adventure is here! 🌟 Bring your little learners by TODAY to May Hall (on our Lower Level) at the Saint Louis Science Center for a free, interactive experience designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Explore hands-on activities, spark curiosity, and discover fun ways to learn together.

📅 Today, Sep. 13 | 11am - 4:30pm
📅 Tomorrow, Sep. 14 | 9:30am - 3:30pm

No registration required. Just stop by and join the adventure!
PNC

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09/10/2026

Consider this your sign to come explore. 👀 From how sunlight creates a rainbow to what’s happening millions of miles above us, there’s always something to discover at the Saint Louis Science Center. ☀️🌈 Admission is FREE! Plan your visit at slsc.org

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More time to play, explore, and discover! 🔬✨ Starting Sep. 20, our Discovery Room sessions will be 50 minutes long, allowing us to offer up to 6 sessions per day, plus two Sensory Friendly Science Time sessions every Sunday. Perfect for curious minds ages 6 months to 6 years. Learn more and reserve your spot: https://www.slsc.org/attraction/discovery-room/

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What do these lamps have to do with whales? 🐋💡 More than you might think. →Swipe to uncover the story behind these real artifacts inside Blue Whale: The Exhibition. 🎟️ Tickets: https://www.slsc.org/blue-whale Members save on tickets!

09/09/2026

Get the inside scoop on the fan-favorite films returning to the OMNIMAX® Theater this fall. 🎬

Volcanoes, T. REX, Lost Wolves of Yellowstone, Blue Angels and Deep Sky are all heading back to the dome, and our OMNIMAX Theater Manager, Dave, is here to fill you in on what’s coming.

We may have had a little too much fun editing this one. 😅

See what’s returning & get tickets:
https://www.slsc.org/attraction/omnimax-theater/

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5050 Oakland Avenue
St. Louis, MO
63110

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday 11am - 4:30pm