Saint Louis Science Center

Where “Whoa” happens daily. Open every day except Tuesdays. Entry is FREE! #stlsciencecenter

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We've got great news! 🎉 We are expanding to 6 days a week starting Wednesday, June 3! Open 9:30am-4:30pm (except Tuesdays).

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From the largest creature on Earth. 🐋 To one seriously massive shake. 🥤 Discover The Blue Whale Story at the Saint Louis Science Center, then finish your adventure with the Intergalactic Brownie Shake @hi_stl, where every sip helps support science education in St. Louis.

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Today on The Carney Show @thecarneyshow will be sitting down with @JohnnyLondoff the Johnny Law Brown and Crouppen segment AAA Travel Megan Hoffman and Dawna Currigan from @SusanGKomen plus @STLScienceCtr Manager of Special Exhibitions Kaylia Eskew

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While playing License to Krill, our fast-paced survival game in our new exhibition, 13-yr-old Adrian Johnson made history with our 1st ever 1,000,000 score just before closing! 👏 Think you can beat it? The scoreboard resets daily… come give it a shot. 😉

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On Wednesdays, we wear PINK! 😉 Starting June 3, we’re opening our doors on Wednesdays! That means we’ll now only be closed on Tuesdays. Plan your visit and check out our updated hours: https://t.co/ws3JmljWad

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🚨 All other galleries within the Saint Louis Science Center remain open. Guests should use the 5050 Oakland Avenue Main Entrance to access the Science Center. We are working with the city to determine when we can reopen.

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🚨 Due to a water main break within Forest Park, the entrance to the James S. McDonnell Planetarium is temporarily closed. The Planetarium exhibits, as well as the Experience Flight and Inside the Vault galleries, are also temporarily closed.

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Believe it or not, this is what the very first whale looked like! 😳 This creature is Pakicetus, the earliest known ancestor of the modern whale. A four-legged land-dweller that roamed the earth 47-52 million years ago.

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We're #hiring a part-time Facilitator to bring science to life at the James S. McDonnell Planetarium! 🪐 If you love engaging audiences, sharing the wonders of space, and creating unforgettable interactive experiences, this role is for you. APPLY NOW: https://t.co/4eYN0MXdMe

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@EckertFarms's #StrawberrySearchSTL is TODAY, & we're joining in! 🍓 In our GROW gallery is an area devoted to fruits. Sit & think there before searching for the envelope w/ 4 Field Access passes to Eckert’s Strawberry Fields & a $50 gift card. First-come, first-served.

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The #StrawberrySearchSTL is TODAY, & we're one of the places celebrating w/ @EckertFarms! 🍓 Explore the GROW gallery to learn how foods are grown, then search to find an envelope w/ 4 Field Access passes to Eckert’s Strawberry Fields & a $50 gift card. First-come, first-served.

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Something BIG...Really BIG is coming to the @STLScienceCtr ! 🐋 I can't wait to see The Blue Whale Story with my ocean-life loving daughter. Thanks to Kaylia Eskew for the preview in the midst of all the set up.🌊 See Blue in the Lou starting May 23!

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UPDATE: This has been resolved. All areas of the Science Center are now open to guests, as is the McDonnell Planetarium entrance.

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Due to a water main break within Forest Park, the entrance to the James S. McDonnell Planetarium is currently closed as of 10 a.m., May 7, 2026. The Planetarium exhibits, as well as the Experience Flight and Inside the Vault galleries, are also temporarily closed.

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UPDATE: This has been resolved. All areas of the Science Center are now open to guests, as is the McDonnell Planetarium entrance.

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Due to a water main break within Forest Park, the entrance to the James S. McDonnell Planetarium is currently closed as of 10 a.m., May 7, 2026. The Planetarium exhibits, as well as the Experience Flight and Inside the Vault galleries, are also temporarily closed.

[Saint Louis Science Center @STLScienceCtr]

All other galleries within the Saint Louis Science Center remain open. Guests should use the 5050 Oakland Avenue Main Entrance to access the Science Center.

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

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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!

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Special exhibition loading…..⏳Opens May 23 (Member Preview is May 22)! 🐳

Tickets: https://t.co/JKEnVqXXUb.

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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: https://t.co/Q2HsW8uHFK