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Location
Parking
Parking available at Oakland Avenue and Clayton Avenue/Faulkner Drive locations; specific cost not listed
Best time
Visit on a weekday morning to avoid crowds—reviewers specifically praised their quiet weekday experience with no parking hassles and easier access to interactive exhibits
Visitor tip
The paleontology and geology section with dinosaurs is particularly impressive and worth prioritizing, along with the Omnimax theatre and interactive science activity booths staffed by educators
About Saint Louis Science Center
Live star shows in a historic setting. Planetarium at the St. Louis Science Center since 1963, with live star shows & interactive exhibits.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Science Center
- Admission
- Always free
- Key Attractions
- OMNIMAX Theater, Planetarium, Flight Simulators, Discovery Room, Makerspace
- Coming Summer 2026
- The Blue Whale Story — 80-foot blue whale skeleton exhibition
What visitors say
The Saint Louis Science Center is a fun and educational place, especially for families and kids. It offers many interactive exhibits that make learning engaging and hands-on, covering topics like space, health, technology, and…
It is a great place for kids and science-loving adults. The museums is large and has a variety of exhibits; there are many interactive exhibits. There is an Omnimax theatre, lots of space stuff, fun mid-century space and robot toys.. I…
It is a great place to take your kids. They have many sections with interactive exhibits. The paleontology and geology section with the dinosaurs is impressive. The manned booths for science activities are also good. Most of the areas…
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Did You Know?
- The McDonnell Planetarium has been operating since 1963, making it a historic institution with over 60 years of continuous operation offering live star shows
- Features an 80-foot blue whale skeleton replica as part of 'The Blue Whale Story' special exhibition opening May 23, 2026
- Offers completely free general admission to all exhibits, making it a rare fully free-admission science center model
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