St. Louis Science Center
If you’re looking for a fun educational (and free!) activity for kids indoors in St. Louis then the Science Center is the perfect place! My boys love exploring this educational wonderland of interactive exhibits.
St. Louis Science Center Dinosaurs
When you walk into the STL Science Center you have the most magnificent greeters! There are two “life-sized” dinosaurs at the St. Louis Science Center - a T-Rex and a Triceratops.
Free Indoor St. Louis Kids Activity
That’s right! This world class interactive Science Center is free! And it’s the perfect indoor kids activity in St. Louis. My boys love this dinosaur bones excavation exhibit where they pretend to be paleontologists.
Exhibits at the St. Louis Science Center
Earth Sciences
Experience Energy
Flight Simulators
Outdoor Grow Exhibit
Game Xploration
Life Science Lab
Makerspace
Omnimax Theater
Saint Louis Science Center Events
Laser Light Shows
First Fridays - Every first Friday of the month will have a different themed activity.
Yoga Under the Stars - Guided star show and yoga class in the planetarium
Science Storytime - Great for the littlest science enthusiasts, this storytime is Friday- Sunday mornings at the Energy Stage.
Summer STEAM Camp at the Saint Louis Science Center for kids 5 and up
FAQs for Visiting
Saint Louis Science Center Hours
Monday and Thursday-Saturday: 9:30am- 4:30pm
Sunday 11am-4:30pm
Closed Tuesday and Wednesday
Tickets & Membership
Admission to the Science Center in St. Louis is FREE, however there are some ticketed exhibits.
Omnimax Theatre - $11 for adults and $9 for kids
McDonnell Planetarium Shows - $6 for adults and $5 for kids
Discovery Room - free for Science Center members, $5 per visit for non-members
Membership is $99 for a family and $79 for an individual & guest pass
St. Louis Science Center Membership includes free parking, free Omnimax Theater and Planetarium tickets, and discounts on special exhibits
How long does it take to go through the Science Center in St. Louis?
If you rush through you can be done in an hour or two but my family could spend 4-5 hours here easily.
Do you have to pay for parking at the St. Louis Science Center?
Yes you have to pay for parking at the St. Louis Science Center. It costs $15 during the summer and $12 Labor Day to Memorial Day.
Do you have to make a reservation for the Science Center St. Louis?
For general admission you do not need to make a reservation beforehand. If you plan to see a film at the Omnimax or visit any other ticketed exhibit then you can purchase tickets online in advance. Occasionally these ticketed events sell out so it’s a good idea to book ahead.
Does the St. Louis Science Center require masks?
Currently the St. Louis Science Center does not require visitors to wear masks.
The St. Louis Science Center is one of the best museums in St. Louis and definitely one of my favorite places to take my kids. Their educational and fun exhibits make the whole family happy. Highly recommend adding to your St. Louis itinerary.