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Saint Louis Science Center

5050 Oakland Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63110
314 289 4444
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Ranked #25 of 127 attractions in Saint Louis
Type: Science Museums
Activities: Leisure education
Owner description: Founded in 1985, the Saint Louis Science Center is an interactive, hands‐on science and technology museum located in Saint Louis Missouri. With over... more » Owner description: Founded in 1985, the Saint Louis Science Center is an interactive, hands‐on science and technology museum located in Saint Louis Missouri. With over 700 interactive exhibits, the Science Center is the 5th largest science center and the 24th largest museum of any kind in the United States. Be sure to stop by and explore the wonders of science. Don't forget to pay a visit to Mr. T-Rex, the animatronic dinosaur that has delighted and frightened generations of St. Louis children. « less
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

We are members of the Science Center and go there often . My kids love it. The permanent exhibits are great, not to mention the consistently interesting range of rotating exhibits, plus IMAX shows.

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See 16 more reviews by Pbseethu for Saint Louis
Indianapolis, Indiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

While at 45 years old, I'm a little old to be participating in the lab activities, the other exhibits were fascinating and interactive in their own rights. I work in medical research, so the exhibit on regenerating human organs had me hooked in particular. I will DEFINITELY be taking a brochure to my co-workers urging them to take their kids... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

I visited the St. Louis Science Center for the first time with my daughter, who recently turned three. She was a little young for about half the exhibits, but we still had a fun time together. We purchased tickets to the Discovery Room first thing, and had about an hour and a half until our scheduled time. We headed downstairs... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

Had a great time with kids 17, 14 and 7. Wish we had known that Lego Mindstorms required tickets and that it sells out quickly. My 14 year old daughter loves technology and wanted to participate, but we were too late. Overall it is a really nice Science center with lots to do and see for all ages. Free admission... More

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See 3 more reviews by lovetotravel2011 for Saint Louis
Calumet, MI
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

Me, my wife, and kids (16, 18 & 20) spent over 2 hours at the Science Center and really enjoyed ourselves. So many hands on activities, good photo opportunities, fun. It is probably best suited for 8-15 year olds, but me and my wife and kids enjoyed it. General admission is free, but the Omnimax is not. I parked for... More

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See 7 more reviews by Gary L for Saint Louis
Indianapolis, Indiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

The Saint Louis Science Center is a great place! You pay to park and that's it! The planetarium has a fee during certain hours but you can't beat the deal! I liked how you could try to fly planes underneath the Arch on the computers. Lots of hands on activities! The food we had was great. It was the pizza... More

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See 8 more reviews by karadaisy8 for Saint Louis
Wentzville, Missouri, United States
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

I took my kids, 11 & 5, to the Science Center over the weekend and I was disappointed that it has not changed in a very long time. It is a very cool place still, so if you've never been to St. Louis it is a must-see, but I don't think it's changed in 10 years, maybe more. They have... More

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See 2 more reviews by Wendy J for Saint Louis
Saint Louis, Missouri
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

This is one of our St. Louis favorites. Lots of interesting exhibits and plenty to see and do. Great place to spend a rainy day. I have been several times with school trips and with my family. Heads up though, admission and parking cost and some of the bigger exhibits have an entrance fee as well.

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See 17 more reviews by AlexandraB9 for Saint Louis
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

I went here for the Star Trek exhibit but ended up staying and playing all day. There is so much to see and do here. I was on business so my kids weren't with me, I wish they would of been this place is freaking awesome and they would of loved it. i'll definatly go back.

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See 7 more reviews by Chris V for Saint Louis
New Castle, IN
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

Nice place, FREE!!! I'd say ages 3-12 would enjoy this more. My 14 and 16 year old seemed a bit bored. I don't think it's a all day trip kinda place....couple hours tops. Go to City Museum!

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