Saint Louis Science Center

OMNIMAX: Wild Asia
2026-05-31 13:15 - 14:00, 2026-05-31 15:45 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | OMNIMAX Theater
RATING: G – General Audiences
RUNTIME: Approx. 45 minutes.
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Life At Extremes
BE SWEPT AWAY ON AN EPIC JOURNEY ACROSS THE WORLD’S LARGEST CONTINENT WHOSE EXTREME LANDSCAPES HAVE PUSHED WILDLIFE TO THE LIMIT!
Atop the world’s tallest peaks of the Himalayas, get an intimate look at elusive Snow Leopards and Tiger moms in Nepal raising their young. Witness a Tibetan Fox ‘hide-and-seek hunting’ amongst yaks on an ancient plateau, catch glimpses of the secretive red panda in its remote forest stronghold, meet the remarkable long-eared jumping Jerboa in the harsh Gobi Desert, and fly alongside beautiful songbirds feeding on “sapcicles” in northern Japan. In the world’s richest coral seas of the Pacific, discover the cute-yet-deadly Sea Bunny and be immersed in an unbelievable shark feeding frenzy, that’s never been filmed before. Each story reveals the incredible ways in which wildlife has adapted to thrive in these challenging habitats.
Produced by the world-renowned wildlife storytellers at the BBC Studios Natural History Unit, Wild Asia: Life at Extremes is a giant screen immersive experience for all ages featuring amazing biodiversity, never-seen-before animals, and heartwarming behaviors across spectacular landscapes and mesmerizing seas.
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MAKERSPACE: Explore the World of Origami
2026-05-31 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-06-01 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-06-04 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-06-05 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-06-06 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-06-07 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-06-08 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-06-11 13:30 - 15:30 and 2 more dates | Makerspace
Join us in Makerspace to explore the origami artwork. In this workshop, we will learn about the basics of paper folding. You can make your own creation and take it home. There will be four stations set up throughout the classroom, from beginner prompts to more advanced prompts, to meet you where you are in your origami skills. Let’s get creative and have some fun!
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OMNIMAX: Serengeti
2026-05-31 14:30 - 15:15, 2026-06-01 14:30 - 15:15, 2026-06-04 14:30 - 15:15, 2026-06-05 14:30 - 15:15, 2026-06-06 14:30 - 15:15, 2026-06-07 14:30 - 15:15, 2026-06-08 14:30 - 15:15, 2026-06-11 14:30 - 15:15 and 1 more date | OMNIMAX Theater
RATING: G – General Audiences
RUNTIME: Approx. 45 minutes.
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Tickets for OMNIMAX films are available online, at the Science Center or by calling our box office at 314.289.4400.
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Journey to the Heart of Africa
Life happened in the Serengeti on an unprecedented scale. It’s home to most of Africa’s iconic animals, and hosts one of the world’s greatest natural events — the annual wildebeest migration. Nature has orchestrated a perfect symphony in which every species has a very distinct role to play in a larger story — the balance of an entire ecosystem. A film for all ages, audiences will follow the newest members of the animal cast as they imitate their parents and embark on their life’s journeys. Prepare to be awed by this immersive giant screen IMAX® film about how nature works in one of the world’s greatest ecosystems.​
Serengeti is produced by Definition Studios, and is distributed by K2 Studios.
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Discovery Room
2026-05-31 14:30 - 15:30 | Discovery Room
The Discovery Room is a self-guided, hands-on early childhood environment where children (ages 6 months to 6 years) and their adults learn and play together. The exhibits, toys and experiences are designed to encourage inquiry and exploration of beginning science, math, technology and engineering concepts. Some of the kid-friendly activities include water play, painting on the STEAM easel, saltwater aquarium observation, the climb-on rocket ship with its brand-new slide, magnet wall, dramatic play and building areas. These sessions last 60 minutes each. Discovery Room sessions are also available at different times. Check the Discovery Room gallery page for the full schedule.
Non-member price is $6 per person, and $5 for seniors and military. Member tickets are free – but are required! Tickets for infants under the age of 1 are always free, regardless of member status. At least one adult, aged 18 or over, must be present for every four children.
The Discovery Room is for children ages 6 months to 6 years. Groups must have at least one child in this age range to attend a session. Older siblings/friends may attend with a younger scientist as helpers. Children may not be left in the room without an adult present. Each session has a capacity of 36 people.
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LIFE SCIENCE CLASSROOM: Amphibian Feeding
2026-05-31 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-07 15:00 - 16:00
Come visit us on Fridays and Sundays to learn about our amphibians and their diets in the Life Science Lab!
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ENERGY STAGE: STEM Performance
2026-05-31 15:15 - 16:00 | Energy Stage
The afternoon STEM Performances at the Energy Stage rotate each day. Some of the available performances are:

Fire it UP!: Learn about the chemistry of combustion through this spectacular visual display of everyone’s favorite chemical reaction: fire! (Note: this show includes loud noises.)
Colder Than Ice!: Go back to basics with a show all about stuff—the stuff that makes up the universe, that is! Discover the relationship between matter and temperature in this super cool demonstration featuring liquid nitrogen!
Sound Science!: What is sound made of? How do we sense sound? How loud is too loud? Explore the answers to these questions and more during Sound Science! (Note: this show includes loud noises.)
Positively Shocking!: Get subatomic and learn about the fascinating physical phenomena that powers our world: electricity! (Note: this show includes loud noises.)
Rainbow Chemistry!: What do bananas, baking soda, and Bunsen burners have in common? Find out during this very colorful chemistry demonstration.
Great Magma-tude!: Channel your inner volcanologist for this explosive show about one of the most destructive and awe-inspiring forces on Earth. (Note: this show includes loud noises.)

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Times and show performances are subject to change. Be sure to check the Energy Stage schedule when you arrive.

The Science Center is Closed Today!
2026-06-02, 2026-06-09
The Saint Louis Science Center is Closed Today
The Science Center is closed every Tuesday and Wednesday!

LIFE SCIENCE CLASSROOM: Amphibian Feeding
2026-06-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Main Building, Floor 1

PLANETARIUM: Star Party
2026-06-05 18:30 - 22:00 | McDonnell Planetarium
Nighttime public telescope viewing is offered monthly through public Star Parties. Beginning at dusk, a variety of telescopes are available on the grounds of the McDonnell Planetarium and operators will be on hand to answer questions and guide observing.
Star Parties will not include a free Monthly Sky Lecture hosted inside the McDonnell Planetarium’s Orthwein Star Bay Theater due to renovations and upgrades through till June 2026.
If observing conditions are poor the Star Party will be canceled.
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