The James Webb Space Telescope is the largest, most powerful space telescope ever built. Learn who James Webb was and why he’s important to U.S. space program history. Visit NASA’s website to learn more about the James Webb Space Telescope!
The James Webb Space Telescope – Introduction
The James Webb Space Telescope is the largest, most powerful space telescope ever built. It will allow scientists to look at what our universe was like about 200 million years after the Big Bang. The telescope will be able to capture images of some of the first galaxies ever formed. It will also be able… Continue reading
Missouri Esports State Championship Series Featuring Rocket League® Recap!
The Saint Louis Science Center and the Missouri Scholastic Esports Federation (MOSEF) held the Missouri Esports State Championship Series Featuring Rocket League® at the Saint Louis Science Center! Watch how it went!
Makerspace Shelves: Create Your Own Rube Goldberg Machine
Create Your Own Rube Goldberg Machine A Rube Goldberg machine, named after the American cartoonist Rube Goldberg, is a chain-reaction machine that uses purposely overcomplicated methods to accomplish a simple task. You can make your own by creating a series of simple machines like ramps, levers and pulleys! You will need: Supplies: Variety of household… Continue reading
Makerspace Shelves: Cardboard Engineering
Cardboard Engineering Try your hand at a variety of engineering skills using the simplest building material – cardboard! Turn your cardboard into a robot or a creation all your own. You will need: Supplies: Corrugated cardboard Tools: (use with a grown-up’s permission) Hot glue gun Scissors X-acto knife
Makerspace Shelves: Learn to Play Exquisite Corpse
Learn to Play Exquisite Corpse! This fun drawing game uses chance and teamwork to create surreal drawings. You will need: Supplies: Drawing implements of any kind Paper Family and friends
Makerspace Shelves: Build Your Own Automaton
Build Your Own Automaton! An automaton is a machine that animates a figure using a hand-crank. Automata have been made for over 2,000 years by many cultures. In Greek, the name translates to “acting of one’s own will.” Gather your supplies and tools, then watch the video to learn how to create your own automaton… 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
Motor Annual Magazine January 1931
With over 300 pages of articles, photographs, illustrations, renderings, and advertisements, the Motor Annual Show Number was the premier automotive magazine each year in the early 20th century. Nearly every car manufacturer at the time advertised in these magazines showcasing the newest automobile models on the market. The full color cover illustrates the popularity of… Continue reading
Gyroscope – Japan, ca. 1942
This is a gyroscope for the Japanese Type 93 torpedo, which provided stability and held the torpedo on target. It was kept spinning at thousands of revolutions per minute by the steam used to propel the torpedo, allowing it to maintain direction and stability after launch. The gyroscope had to be durable and precise to… Continue reading