OMNIMAX Theater will be temporarily closing July 29 and reopening in late November Since 1991, more than 8.7 million visitors have seen an OMNIMAX Theater film. The original film projection system will be replaced with next-generation laser technology designed specifically for domed theater environments-IMAX® with Laser. “The Science Center is thrilled to make this major… Continue reading
In GROW we are often asked about the funny looking and hard to pronounce vegetable called “kohlrabi”. Kohlrabi is from the German word “kohl” which means cabbage and “rabi” which means turnip. That’s pretty descriptive for this plant that is thought to have developed from a wild form of cabbage and has the taste of… Continue reading
Saint Louis Science Center honors five local teachers at awards ceremony ST. LOUIS (May 14, 2019) – The Saint Louis Science Center is proud to announce that Tim Levine, algebra teacher at Hazelwood West High School, is this year’s recipient of the 2019 Saint Louis Science Center and Carol B. and Jerome T. Loeb Prize… Continue reading
ST. LOUIS, MO.(April 29, 2019) – The Saint Louis Science Center’s Youth Exploring Science (YES) Program is proud to celebrate its 20th graduating class. The program works with teens from communities traditionally underrepresented in science-related career fields throughout their high school years to increase their interest in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM). The… Continue reading
Give STL Day is a community-wide effort to support nonprofits making a difference in the St. Louis region. Organized by the St. Louis Community Foundation to grow philanthropy in the metropolitan area, Give STL Day is a 24-hour, online giving event celebrating the varied nonprofits, their missions, and the many ways they make our region… Continue reading
ST. LOUIS, MO. (APRIL 8, 2019) – On May 17, the Saint Louis Science Center will open POMPEII: THE EXHIBITION, a traveling exhibition that highlights the history of the Roman city of Pompeii and the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D., which left the city destroyed –yet perfectly preserved –under 15 feet of ash… Continue reading
New features include IMAX® with Laser, new sound and seating, better accessibility and more ST. LOUIS, MO. – March 12, 2019 – The Saint Louis Science Center is proud to announce details of updates to the OMNIMAX® Theater, with construction slated to begin in late July. The OMNIMAX Theater will undertake its largest renovation since… Continue reading
The Saint Louis Science Center is gearing up for an exciting 2019 which will feature two special exhibitions, three OMNIMAX® Theater films and special events. Learn more about these special exhibitions, films and events below. Special Exhibitions • GUITAR: The Instrument that Rocked the World opens on Jan. 19 and runs until April 14. This… Continue reading
Exhibition will be open Jan. 19 to April 14 ST. LOUIS, MO. (Jan. 09, 2019) – The Saint Louis Science Center is ready to rock St. Louis with a new special exhibition, GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked The World, opening on Jan. 19. The 7,000-square-foot, fully immersive exhibition from The National GUITAR Museum explores the… Continue reading
The Holiday season is well represented this year at the Saint Louis Science Center. The James S. McDonnell Planetarium is celebrating 51 years of putting up the bow and ribbon around the building and our outdoor GROW Gallery is decorated for a new walkthrough light display called Science Illuminated. Drone Pilot and Owner of OurFocus… Continue reading
