St Louis Science Center

The St Louis Science Center is a science informative center which aims at informing and acquainting people of all age groups on the advancement of science. Located just south of forest park it is a major attraction in the city of St Louis.

The Science center at St Louis is made up of three buildings.

• The James Mc Donnell Planetarium
• The Main Building
• The Exploradome

The James Mc Donnell Planetarium

In this portion of science center, visitors can enjoy numerous interactive exhibits and educational programs in a space station environment. Here one can experience the simulation of a space launch. One is transported by an elevator called ‘star shuttle' to the facility's two upper levels collectively called the Boeing Space Station. In the SkyBay, over 9,000 twinkling stars and glowing planets can be seen slowly moving across the new 80 sq. ft. dome.

The Main Building

The Main Building houses the Omnimax, now called IMAX Dome, theater. An overpass connecting the two buildings provides an insight into bridges, highways and radar guns.

The Exploradome

This portion of the science centre is primarily used for exhibitions and hosting large group events.

Exhibitions at Exploradome

Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs/Child Mummy Exhibit- A research team peers through 2000 years of history to unravel the secrets of the child mummy

Build-A-Dino and Build-A-Bear Workshop- An interactive entertainment store where one can build a stuffed toy dino or bear.

Science Café: A close and personal conversation with experts in science, math and technology on current issues on science and technological development.

Everest: A 40 minute film on the formation of this mountain. One can see and feel the creaking ice falls, the gaping chasms, and towering cliffs of the mountain.

There is no admission fee to the Science Center. However, there is a nominal charge for shows in the OMNIMAX Theater, the Planetarium and some traveling exhibitions in the Exploradome.