We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

Saint Louis Science Center

1,348 Reviews

#27 of 227 things to do in Saint Louis

Museums, Science Museums

Closed Now: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

5050 Oakland Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63110-1460

Open today: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Review Highlights

“Amazing Science Center”

We've been to several Science Centers and St. Louis Science center is in the Top 3. So many... read more

Reviewed yesterday

MLMHKY

“Another free gem in St. Louis!”

I’ve been visiting the St. Louis Science Center since I was a kid. The free activities and exhibits... read more

Reviewed yesterday

HappeTravelz

Saint Louis, Missouri

via mobile

Read all 1,348 reviews

440

All photos (440)

Full view

Certificate of Excellence

Traveler Overview

4.5 1,348 reviews

Excellent57%
Very good29%
Average11%
Poor2%
Terrible1%

Travelers talk about

“omnimax theater”(47 reviews)

“all ages”(145 reviews)

“discovery room”(39 reviews)

About

With the mission "to ignite and sustain lifelong science and technology learning", the Saint Louis Science Center is one of the top five science centers in the United States, and has been named one of the Top 10 Science Centers for Families by...more

Closed Now

Hours Today: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

See all hours

Suggested duration: More than 3 hours

Contact

5050 Oakland Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63110-1460

Website

+1 314-289-4400

Call

Improve This Listing

Recommended experiences in and around Saint Louis

America the Beautiful - National Parks...

2 Reviews

from $80.00

More Info

St. Louis Haunted History Walking Tour

from $25.00

More Info

Food Tour of the St Louis Delmar Loop

25 Reviews

from $54.00

More Info

St Louis Food Tour: The Dish on the Central...

14 Reviews

from $54.00

More Info

Nearby

See all 135 nearby hotels See all 3,284 nearby restaurants See all 571 nearby attractions

See all

Questions & Answers

Ask a question

See all 12 questions

Margaret G

Can you bring your own lunch or snacks in to the science center?

February 12, 2019|

Answer

Yes, there is a cafeteria area in which you can eat. You can bring in your own food/lunches.

runnercwalex

How far is the walk from the free Planetarium parking to the Science Center?

August 3, 2018|

AnswerShow all 2 answers

It’s just across the skyway over the Interstate. There are exhibits the whole way.

AR-BRAY

how long do people usually spend here?

May 16, 2018|

AnswerShow all 2 answers

Usually a couple of hours

Previous Next

1 2 3 4

Travel Forum Posts

shorty68

itinerary for 3 and 5 year old (15 Replies)

I am looking for some advice for planning a trip with preschoolers (3 and 5). I am thinking of staying 2 or 3 nights. This is what I have in mind: Magic House Six Flags Grant's Farm St. Louis Science Center Missouri Botanical Garden For that age, do you think we should also visit the following? City Museum St. Louis Arch What hotels would you recommend? We would like something within 30 min. drive of the above. Should we stay at Drury Plaza Hotel ?

April 13, 2009|

Response fromdcb95sol|

Magic House - yes Six Flags - I think they are a little young. Grant's Farm - yes Science Center - maybe a bit young. Botanical Garden - yes City Museum - a bit young Arch - yes I would stay in Kirkwood area, which would be a good central location for those activities. Safe area, as well.

AnnStohl

Dubuque, IA

Visit with a 2 year old and 5 year old in August (9 Replies)

Hello, My husband and I plan to bring our 2 children (2 and 5) to Saint Louis in August. We want to go to the Myseum, The Magic House, The Missouri Botanical Gardens (Children's Garden and Butterfly House), Saint Louis Science Center, Gateway Arch and the City Museum. Can someone give me some time recommendations for how long we will need to see each of these places? Can someone recommend a hotel that would be centrally located, or not too far from any/all of these places that has a...More

February 14, 2016|

Response frombprop|

Myseum - sorry, don't know! The Magic House - a good 2 hours The Missouri Botanical Gardens (Children's Garden and Butterfly House) - note that the butterfly house is not at the botanical garden, but at Faust Park quite a distance west. You could spend a long time at MoBot but to do the children's garden, maybe a tram ride, the hedge maze, and feeding the koi in the Japanese garden, at least two hours (I'm basing this on the typical 2-year old schedule). Saint Louis Science Center -...More

kcowley

sandy, utah

Best way to spend 5 l/2 hours at Forest Park, misc. ?s (4 Replies)

My husband, 3 kids ages 16, 19 and 22 and myself will be driving to St. Louis the evening of July 8th after touring the Springfield area. As soon as we get to St. Louis I thought we'd drive straight to the Gateway Arch Riverfront for some pictures and maybe go up the arch. Is there free evening parking near the arch? P.M. at the Hampton Inn near Forest Park. I'm wondering how best to allott our time (9, or earlier, to 2:30, in Forest Park the next day. Should we get there before 9 am when the...More

May 20, 2009|

Response fromtjshana|

I park on the street between the zoo and Art Museum for free. Arriving early is great - the animals get up with the sun, so don't worry about that. The first tier attractions for me are the chimps, the Rivers Edge (the Hippo pool is cool) and the Penguins. If you're kids are boys, they'll like the little insect house (not sure about the name...). My wife finds it very creepy - it's convenient to the Rivers Edge and can be quick (there is a buttefly house there too for Mom). I recommend the...More

Related to items you viewed

Zoos

Children's Museums

Specialty Museums

Farms

Monuments & Statues, Points of Interest & Landmarks, Observation Decks & Towers

Missouri Botanical Garden

4,072 Reviews

Gardens, Historic Sites

* TripAdvisor LLC is not a booking agent and does not charge any service fees to users of our site... (more)

TripAdvisor LLC is not responsible for content on external web sites. Taxes, fees not included for deals content.

EXPLORE

About UsHelp Center

CURRENCY/REGION

$USD

United States

Reviews (1,348)

Write a Review

Filter

Updating list...

1 - 10 of 1,328 reviews

Amazing Science Center

We've been to several Science Centers and St. Louis Science center is in the Top 3. So many interactive exhibits for all ages and free to boot. Planetarium attached via pedway.

Date of experience: February 2019

Thank MLMHKY

Reviewed yesterday via mobile

Another free gem in St. Louis!

I’ve been visiting the St. Louis Science Center since I was a kid. The free activities and exhibits are a great way to spend a rainy day with the kids! The paid exhibits are usually a great additional activity, but don’t think you have to...More

Date of experience: August 2018

Thank HappeTravelz

chastityd2015

Augusta, Wisconsin

337

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Set aside a few hours and enjoy

This place has 3 floors of hands on fun. My kids loved this place. The interactive stations are incredible. I can't believe it's free.

Thank chastityd2015

474julesb

877

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Home town movie

The IMAX experience was fantastic! They featured a movie about the Havana, Cuba’s culture. They showed some of the places that I saw in my visit to Havana in 2016.

Date of experience: January 2019

Thank 474julesb

Melly022

10321

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Interactive

My Father and I visited here to see the special Apollo exhibit. We really enjoyed the exhibit and it was very educational. We did not really explore the other areas as it is geared specifically towards families with small children. We did walk around and...More

Date of experience: September 2018

Thank Melly022

mjashaw

Springfield, Illinois

8332

Learning, play, math and science, all in one

Though we live in Central Illinois, we're members of SLSC, and yet it's free entrance! It's just so neat, we want to support it. We also visit 3-5 times a year. Even without our granddaughter, we enjoy the information and experiences. Interractive displays and activities...More

Thank mjashaw

Rjvall

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Science Center is Awesome - Guitar Exhibit is NOT!

STL Science Center is a "must see" an awesome place for families and visitors. My comments are related to the Guitar Exhibit being featured for January 19 - April 14th. There are no redeeming qualities to charge $10.95 a ticket for an exhibit that is...More

2 Thank Rjvall

Sharon A

181

A one of a kind experience!

I was amazed at all you could do and it's free! Kids were having a field day. I wish I could bring it back to Louisiana with me! It was an educational and fun experience!

Thank Sharon A

thedoc1989

Another St. Louis Gem

Such an amazing place! So much to see and do. Very kid friendly but great for teens and adults as well. My kids (middle school aged) loved all the interactive displays and how everything is explained as to how and why it works in ways...More

Date of experience: July 2018

Thank thedoc1989

MaryAD24

Lewistown, Missouri

4012

Reviewed January 10, 2019

Fun interactive displays

This was a fun place to visit on a rainy day in December. I happened to be there on the day there was a live feed of the U.S. Navy ship St. Louis being launched in Wisconsin. The Navy put on an interesting show and...More

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank MaryAD24

View more reviews

1 2 3 4 5 6 …133

Saint Louis Science Center: Hours, Address, Saint Louis Science Center Reviews: 4.5/5

Saint Louis Science Center