Discovery Room

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We have childhood discovery down to a science.

The Discovery Room has new features and experiences! Research shows that children grow socially, academically, and emotionally in play-based settings and the Discovery Room is a great place for you and your budding young scientist to immerse yourselves in playful exploration. Come and learn with us!

Ages: 6 months to 6 Years

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There’s even more for young scientists.

Preschool Science Series

Preschool Science Series is a program to immerse early learners in playful learning and exploration.

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Science Storytime

We invite our youngest visitors, along with their friends and families, to join us at the Energy Stage for Science Story Time. Enjoy an interactive read-aloud of a science-themed picture book, followed by a short demonstration or discussion connected to the book’s main concepts.

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Purchasing Discovery Room tickets helps support STEM and educational programs at the Saint Louis Science Center.

 

Session Pricing

This is a paid experience.

Ages

Price
Members **Free
Ages 0 – 11 Months **Free
non-member Adults(18+) *$6.00
Ages 1 to 6 $6.00
Military ***$5.00

*Adults do need a ticket. At least one adult must participate with every 4 children’s ticket purchased. The adult must be 18+. Children may not be left unattended in the Discovery Room without an adult.

**Free tickets for members. You can get your tickets at the box office, tickets are required for members, they are free.

***Military discounts cannot be applied online, tickets must be purchased at the box office.

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Upcoming Sessions

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Thursday, July 03

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11:30 am
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Friday, July 04

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10:00 am
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2:30 pm
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Saturday, July 05

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Sunday, July 06

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Monday, July 07

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Thursday, July 10

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Friday, July 11

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Saturday, July 12

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Sunday, July 13

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Monday, July 14

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Thursday, July 17

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Friday, July 18

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Saturday, July 19

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Sunday, July 20

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Monday, July 21

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Thursday, July 24

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Friday, July 25

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Saturday, July 26

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Sunday, July 27

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Monday, July 28

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Thursday, July 31

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Friday, August 01

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Saturday, August 02

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Sunday, August 03

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Monday, August 04

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Thursday, August 07

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Friday, August 08

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Saturday, August 09

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Sunday, August 10

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Monday, August 11

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Thursday, August 14

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Friday, August 15

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Saturday, August 16

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Sunday, August 17

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Monday, August 18

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Thursday, August 21

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Friday, August 22

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Saturday, August 23

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Sunday, August 24

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Monday, August 25

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Thursday, August 28

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Friday, August 29

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Saturday, August 30

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Sunday, August 31

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4:00 pm
What is the Discovery Room?

The Discovery Room is a self-guided hands-on early childhood environment where children and their adults learn and play together. The exhibits, toys and activities are designed to encourage inquiry and exploration of beginning science, math, and engineering concepts.

  • Sensory play
  • Painting on the STEAM easel
  • Saltwater aquarium observation
  • Rocket ship with slide
  • Building
  • Dramatic play
  • Crawler corner for infants

Location

The Discovery Room is located on the 2nd floor of the main 5050 Oakland Building. Access is available through the main entrance, then up the stairs in the main lobby to the second floor, turn to your left and go passed Mission:Mars and Makerspace.

Membership
Members get discounts for their young scientists!

Do you have a little scientist? Become a Science Center member and get discounted tickets to events in the Discovery Room, as well as get a full year of additional members-only benefits.

Plus, members help support the Science Center and our mission to make science learning open to everyone.

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Accessibility

The Discovery Room is accessible to visitors with disabilities, as well as visitors with strollers, scooters, and walkers. Elevators and ramps serve all public areas.

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