Education
From the stories we tell to the partnerships we create, we aim to always surprise ourselves, our visitors, and our community. Discover how our collaborations with students, educators, and the science and museum community are shaping our city – and our world.
Field Trips
Bring your science curriculum to life – and give your students an experience they’ll remember for years to come – with a field trip to the Saint Louis Science Center.
It’s the perfect way to introduce new topics and have fun exploring science.
Loeb Prize
Carol B. and Jerome T. Loeb established the Loeb Prize in 1995 in partnership with the Saint Louis Science Center. The Loeb Prize, which provides more than $7,000 to five classroom teachers, is designed to reward and recognize math and science teachers who significantly enhance student performance.
An Update on the Youth Exploring Science Program
The Youth Exploring Science (YES) Program has played an important and meaningful role in the lives of young people across our region for more than 25 years. We are grateful to the teens, families, educators and partners who have shaped its legacy through curiosity, hands-on learning and real-world connections.
Learn more about the future of the Youth Exploring Science program
Smithsonian Institution Affliation
The Saint Louis Science Center has been a Smithsonian Institution Affiliate since 2016.
The Saint Louis Science Center has been a Smithsonian Institution Affiliate since 2016. This status has allowed us to join 200 of the most distinguished organizations and institutions across 46 states, Puerto Rico and Panama, all dedicated to expanding knowledge and inspiring learning.
As a Smithsonian Institution Affiliate, the Saint Louis Science Center is able to share Smithsonian artifacts, including space capsules, aircraft and rare minerals, as well as traveling exhibitions and educational collaborations.
Become a Science Center member to enjoy Smithsonian Affiliation membership benefits.
Enjoy two memberships in one! Purchase a Science Center membership at the Galileo level, and the Smithsonian Affiliate Membership is included as an added benefit at no additional charge. Smithsonian Affiliate Member benefits include:
- Smithsonian magazine (one-year subscription)
- Discounts at more than 60 participating Smithsonian Affiliates.
See the list of affiliates. - Free admission to the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York, NY
- 10% discounts on café dining at Smithsonian Museums in D.C.
- 10% discount on all Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
- 10% discount on all IMAX tickets at the Smithsonian
- A personalized Smithsonian Affiliate membership card
- And much more. Note that benefits are subject to change.
For more information, please call Membership Services at 314.289.4414, email memberships@slsc.org, or visit the Membership Services Desk in the Main Lobby of our Oakland Building.
Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC)
The Saint Louis Science Center is a member of the The Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC). The ASTC Travel Passport Program entitles Saint Louis Science Center Members to free or discounted admission at over more than 300 science centers and museums, nature centers, planetariums, and space theaters, and natural history and children’s museums.
Members must present their membership card and photo ID at participating museums to receive reciprocal admission. Members are encouraged to call participating museums to verify reciprocal ASTC benefits.
If you plan on visiting an ASTC reciprocal science museum before receiving your Saint Louis Science Center Membership cards, please call the Membership Services Team at 314.289.4414, email memberships@slsc.org, or visit the Membership Services Desk in the Main Lobby of our Oakland Building to request a temporary Proof of Membership email.
What is ASTC?
The Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) is a global organization providing collective voice, professional support, and programming opportunities for science centers, museums, and related institutions, whose innovative approaches to science learning inspire people of all ages about the wonders and the meaning of science in their lives.
Founded in 1973, ASTC represents more than 600 members in nearly 50 countries worldwide, of which more than 350 participate in the ASTC Travel Passport Program.
American Alliance of Museums
The Saint Louis Science Center is proud to be a member of the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the primary professional organization for American museums.
AAM’s mission is to champion museums and nurture excellence through thought leadership, global thinking, advocacy, and providing professional development opportunities to museum professionals.
In addition to holding a Tier 3 institutional membership in AAM – the highest level membership – the Science Center is also accredited by AAM. Accreditation is a rigorous review process, based on an 8-16 month evaluation of the museum’s operations and impact. Not all museum are accredited, and it is considered a mark of distinction to pursue and receive accreditation.
About the AAM
AAM also facilitates the Museum Assessment Program (MAP), which the Science Center is currently using as part of our Community Engagement Initiative. Our connection to AAM is critical to achieving our mission of inspiring everyone to be curious and engaged in science, and has enabled us to create exceptional experiences for our visitors and members.
Become A Member
Support our community connections with a Saint Louis Science Center membership. Members bolster the Saint Louis Science Center’s ability to develop innovative exhibitions, educational programming and events that encourage everyone to discover a passion for science and technology.
A proud part of the Zoo Museum District
The Saint Louis Science Center is one of five cultural institutions within the Metropolitan Zoological Park and Museum District (ZMD). St. Louis City and County citizens and taxpayers support the growth, development, and accessibility of these institutions, which enhance the reputation of our region.
