Location

What you should know

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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