Children's Museums

Sci-Port Discovery Center

Name: Sci-Port Discovery Center
Address: 820 Clyde Fant Pkwy, Shreveport, LA 71101, Shreveport, LA, US
Telephone: (318) 424-3466
Rating: 4.3

★★★★☆ 4.3 (1317 reviews)

📍 820 Clyde Fant Pkwy, Shreveport, LA 71101

📞 (318) 424-3466

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About Sci-Port Discovery Center

92,000-sq.-ft. complex with interactive science exhibits, a planetarium & an IMAX dome theater. The Sawyer Space Dome Planetarium features a 12,000-lumen projection system, providing exceptionally bright and detailed astronomical displays. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,317 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Science Center
Location: Downtown Shreveport, Louisiana
Main Attractions: IMAX Theater, Planetarium, Gallery of Intrigue, Children's Museum
Admission: $12 kids (3-12), $15 teens & adults (13+)
Hours: Wed-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm; Closed Mon-Tue

💡 Did You Know?

⭐The Sawyer Space Dome Planetarium features a 12,000-lumen projection system, providing exceptionally bright and detailed astronomical displays
⭐Sci-Port Discovery Center spans 92,000 square feet and combines multiple major attractions including an IMAX dome theater, planetarium, and two separate interactive exhibit galleries under one roof
⭐The PoP Children's Museum section features a multi-story play area with make-believe dress-up areas and role-play stations (grocery store, kitchen, bank teller), designed specifically for younger visitors

💬 What Visitors Say

💬Plan for at least 3+ hours for your visit. Multiple reviewers noted spending this duration and still wanting more time, particularly for the multi-story play area and hands-on science exhibits. Consider visiting across multiple days if possible.
🕐Visit Wednesday-Friday between 10am-4pm for the best experience with smaller crowds. The venue is closed Mondays and Tuesdays, so plan accordingly.
💡The upstairs kids area and multi-story play zone are major highlights that deserve significant time. Young children can spend hours here. This is the best starting point for families with toddlers and preschoolers.
💡Check the planetarium movie's age recommendations before attending. Reviews indicate some presentations are adult-oriented and may not hold younger children's attention. Ask staff about age-appropriate film options.
💡The venue welcomes very young visitors (reviewers mentioned a 2-year-old having a great time) and staff are described as helpful and engaging. The make-believe play areas (grocery store, bank teller, dress-up zones) are particularly engaging for toddlers and preschoolers.