Saint Louis Science Center

BIG things are happening at the Science Center! 🌱🐳 Thanks @FOX2now & @AngWxGrl for stopping by this morning!

May the 4th Be With You! Celebrate with @hi_stl’s Intergalactic Brownie Shake, a cosmic treat benefiting the Saint Louis Science Center. Limited‑edition. Stellar flavor. Supporting STEM in STL. 🚀 Available now through July 6!

Special exhibition loading…..⏳Opens May 23 (Member Preview is May 22)! 🐳 Tickets: events.slsc.org/events/019b4c9….

Rawr-some adventures await! 🦖 Let your young explorer (ages 5-9) stomp back in time at Paleo Party, part of our Summer STEM Explorers Camp. Dig fossils, discover how dinos lived, get hands-on, & more! June 22-26 & July 6-10 Limited spots, sign up: slsc.org/program/summer…

Due to inclement weather forecasted in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area, the Saint Louis Science Center will close at 2 p.m. today (April 27, 2026). We expect to reopen for guests as scheduled on Thursday (April 30). slsc.org/visit/hours/

Not a member?? Join now and take advantage of the May 22 Members Only preview and purchase your tickets for just $8 apiece.

We’re only a few weeks away from the opening of The Blue Whale Story on May 23, but Science Center members can see the exhibition before it opens and purchase discounted tickets as well. slsc.org/attraction/the…

Enjoy dinner and a movie (or a show and a snack)! Check out one of these films now showing at the OMNIMAX® Theater and then head to a nearby Hi-Pointe Drive in for an Intergalactic Brownie Shake to spread the Wonder of Why. Visit slsc.org for tickets/showtimes.

We're honored to be nominated by the St. Louis American Readers' Choice Awards. If you enjoyed our POMPEII exhibition last year, please consider voting for us in the "Best Exhibition" category. And, make plans to see our new exhibition, The Blue Whale Story, that opens May 23.

Early Giving for #GiveSTLDay starts today! Help share the wonder of science with a gift of any size to the Science Center. Your support powers our Curiosity Fund and inspires curiosity across our community. Give now: givestlday.org/organization/S…

Happy #EarthDay! 🌍 This year’s theme is Our Power, Our Planet. We’re celebrating in our Experience Energy gallery, where you can pedal for power, design wind turbines, and discover the future of renewable energy. 🔋 Stop by the Science Center to power a cleaner tomorrow! 💡🌱

STEM + Summer = Serious Fun ☀️🔬 Registration for Summer STEM Explorers Camp 2026 is open! Hands-on experiments, new friends and endless curiosity await. ➡️ Don’t wait, spots fill fast! slsc.org/programs/summe…

Something BIG just splashed into St. Louis! 🐋 Tickets for The Blue Whale Story are ON SALE NOW! 🎟️ Starting May 23, come face-to-face with Earth’s largest creature in an immersive exhibition rooted in real-world science. slsc.org/attraction/the…

63 years of looking up. ✨ Opened in 1963, the McDonnell Planetarium turns 63 as we prep our biggest upgrade in 25+ years. A resurfaced 80’ dome, immersive sound & accessibility, & the U.S.’s 1st GOTO Chiron III. Read more: slsc.org/james-s-mcdonn… 📸: @jackiescharenberg

We’re #hiring a Seasonal Full‑Time Camp Supervisor for Summer 2026! Lead our STEM Explorers Camp, supervise counselors, & spark curiosity for kids ages 5-9. 🗓 May 11-July 31 | 💵 $22.72/hr APPLY: recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Job… #stljobs #summerjob #stlouisjob #summercamp #stlouis #job

#DarkSkyWeek reminds us why darkness matters. ✨ Our Planetarium is intentionally dark this week, but the sky still shines! 🌙 Read more in our Night Sky Update: slsc.org/night-sky-upda… Mark your calendars for our Star Party on May 1 w/ @stlastro & to reopening in summer 2026.

Artemis II Moon mission complete! ✅✅✅✅✅✅ - Space Launch System rocket launched crew into space - Orion spacecraft kept astronauts safe - Flew around the Moon, observed its far side - New human spaceflight distance record - Crew safely returned to Earth - Inspired the WORLD

A heart so big you could swim through the aorta. 🐋 Members get first dibs on tickets TODAY! #TheBlueWhaleStory slsc.org/attraction/the…

PARKING UPDATE ⚠️🚗 On April 11, access to the Planetarium Parking Lot will be partially impacted due to the GO! St. Louis® Marathon. Nearby roads will be closed from 7:30am to 12pm. Please plan ahead & refer to the route map below before your visit. 1st image: @adamwayne_arts

Have you tried the Intergalactic Brownie Shake? 🍦 Our collab w/ @hi_stl features @ClementinesSTL Madagascar Vanilla, buttercream, & a Cosmic Brownie. Every sip supports #STEM education in #StLouis. Now - July 6! slsc.org/show-me-shout-…