Discover the treasures of ancient Rome in POMEPII: THE EXHIBITION now on display Thousands of years after its collapse, ancient Rome is well known for its ingenious engineering tactics and advanced technology. From constructing hundreds of roads stretching thousands of miles to maintaining a water supply sustaining millions of people, Roman engineers provided the ancient… Continue reading
Seed Assay Can you expose the hidden plants in your soil? ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION Biologists of all kinds use assays to determine how to design their experiments. An assay is an investigative process that reveals which variables can be measured in a study system. In this activity, you’ll determine how many seeds are buried in different… Continue reading
Theater will close from July 29 to late November for digital upgrade On July 29th, the OMNIMAX® Theater will be closed to begin renovations to upgrade the facility to IMAX® with Laser. In addition to upgrading to digital, the OMNIMAX will undergo other updates including a new NanoSeam™ screen, upgraded sound technology, wider seats with… Continue reading
For many St. Louisans, the big red bow and ribbon going up around the James S. McDonnell Planetarium symbolizes the official start of the holiday season. What many people don’t know about this tradition is that it actually began as a prank. On December 17, 1966, 15 to 20 students from the Washington University in… Continue reading
Support science for our future. Make a gift to the Science Center’s Annual Fund today to help power connections to STEAM for everyone in our community. What would you do if you had sixty minutes to introduce yourself to the basics of computer programming? Computer Science Education Week is a worldwide event designed to help… Continue reading
Display and activities featured in the GROW Outdoor Gallery ST. LOUIS, MO. (Nov. 5, 2018) – For many St. Louisans, the appearance of the red bow on the James S. McDonnell Planetarium signifies the beginning of the holiday season. This year, for the first time, the Saint Louis Science Center is building on that tradition… Continue reading
Exhibit developed by the Science Center opens Oct. 13 ST. LOUIS, MO. (Sept. 25, 2018) –The Saint Louis Science Center will open a new exhibition, GameXPloration, on Saturday, Oct. 13. The 7,500-square-foot exhibition will feature a multitude of experiences that explore how games impact our lives and what they reveal about us through the lenses… Continue reading
Connect to a universe of games in our latest free interactive exhibit, GameXPloration opening October 13. Showcasing games and gaming, from board games to video games to virtual reality. GameXPloration welcomes visitors to a universe of games, a universe that does not follow the dimensions of space and time, where you will play to learn and… Continue reading
