Valentine Card

Valentine Card – PopShots, ca. 1985 Happy Valentine’s Day! We hope you are giving a valentine to your sweetheart today, but it won’t be as stellar as this 3-D pop up card from 1985! With stars, hearts, and planets surrounding them, this couple of lovers sit closely together on a crescent moon that gives them… Continue reading

“Great Mogul” Playing Cards

“Great Mogul” Playing Cards – Belgium, ca. 1904 Did you know that today is National Periodic Table Day? But what does that have to do with this deck of playing cards? Russian scientist Dmitri Mendeleev created the periodic table of elements in 1869, and his love of the game solitaire helped him do so! In… Continue reading

Vote for the Saint Louis Science Center!

The Saint Louis Science Center has been recognized as one of the top science centers and free museums in the United States of America! We’re honored that Newsweek magazine has nominated our institution for their Readers’ Choice Award in the Best Free Museum category. We hope that you will vote for us!   Voting has… Continue reading

HOCKEY: NHL Technology Presentation

On Sunday August 21, members of the NHL’s Technical Team were at the Saint Louis Science Center to discuss the evolution of technology used by players, coaches and referees to make in-game decisions. These experts showcased some of the technology used right here in St. Louis’ Enterprise Center during St. Louis Blues games. Guests had… Continue reading

Mississippian Head Pot ca. 1300-1500 AD

This distinctive and rare form of pottery is associated with the Late Mississippian Period. While their actual purpose or function is unknown, many believe the facial markings were used to indicate tattooing or piercing unique to an individual. Head pots may have been created as portraits of deceased relatives or representations of an enemy’s severed… Continue reading

Gateway Legends Esports Competition Hosted by Fair Saint Louis

Support science for our future. Make a gift to the Youth Exploring Science Program today to help power connections to STEAM through efforts like these. The Saint Louis Science Center was proud to participate in the recent Gateway Legends esports competition hosted by Fair Saint Louis and sponsored by Centene Charitable Foundation. Held over the… Continue reading

Infinity Companion Book – 2014

All roads lead to Infinity! This book contains the complete collection of 32 comics that tie-in to the Infinity story. With Earth’s mightiest heroes off in space fighting to save the world, Thanos has attacked Earth on a second front. Some of Marvel’s biggest names, like Black Widow, Captain Marvel, Spider Woman and more, unleash… Continue reading

Puzzle Ball – China, early 20th century

Look closely. Can you see the ten different balls of this puzzle? This puzzle ball is an amazing piece of craftsmanship. Hard carved from a single piece of ivory, each ball is individually carved and enclosed within another. The outermost sphere is the most intricate with beautifully carved rosettes. You can solve this puzzle by… Continue reading