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Discovery Room
The Discovery Room will be closed September 4, 5 and 6 for cleaning
Water, nature, space, and more! Explore the Discovery Room with your young scientist. Immerse yourself in science learning through play. Research shows that children grow socially, academically, and emotionally in play-based settings like the Discovery Room, so come and learn through play together! The Discovery Room is open to everyone, but is specially designed for young learners ages 1-8 and their families.
Experiences
Water
Learn about water on our planet at the Wonderful Waters exhibit as you scoop and pour water in the city’s water reservoir, on the mountaintop, or fill the rain cloud. Observe an axolotl in her freshwater environment, and observe life on the reef in our saltwater aquarium. Be sure to say hello to Dori and Nemo!
Space Rocket
Pretend to be a NASA engineer on earth, or put on an astronaut helmet and climb aboard the SLSC Harmony rocket ship. Prepare for liftoff and imagine you are flying to the moon, Mars, or beyond. Keep in touch with Earth on the tv screen and microphone. When you return to earth, exit the rocket via the slide!
Animal Clinic
Imagine being a veterinarian and care for the animals in our hollow tree clinic. Put on a lab coat and stethoscope and you’ll be dressed to help the animals. Observe live Rainforest cockroaches and Madagascar Hissing cockroaches. Ask a staff member if you’d like to hold a cockroach.
And more!
See in tiny details with the microscope, create constellations in the Star Room, play with your shadow in the Shadow Theater, and explore air movement at the Wind Tunnel. Math and engineering activities are changed regularly. Get creative in our Makerspace and learn to use a variety of materials in unique ways.
Sessions Start on the hour and last for 45 minutes
Space is limited to 50 people. One adult chaperone is required for every 4 children.
Session Start Times
Summer Hours (August 13 – 19):
Monday through Friday: 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm
Saturday: 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm
Sunday: 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm
Regular Hours (August 20 – December 31):
The Discovery Room will be closed September 4, 5 and 6 for cleaning
Monday through Thursday: 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm
Friday: 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm
Saturday: 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm
Sunday: 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm
Pricing
FREE for Members – must get free tickets at the Box Office or Membership Desk.
$5.00 Ages 1 and Up.
Babies need a free Under 1 ticket.
$4.00 Military
Groups can reserve the Discovery Room for private sessions.
Group Information
Private rate: $120 per session (up to 50 people-maximum 40 children and 10 adults)
Call 314-289-4424 for reservations.
View our Program Guide for preschool through 2nd grade program information.
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Celebrate your big day at the Science Center! Choose your party package, and enjoy the Discovery Room with friends. View more information.
More for Young Scientists
Preschool Science Series
These classes are designed for preschool aged children to explore science with an adult partner. Learn More about class availability and topics.
Science Storytime
Free story time presented by Ready Readers. View more information about free story time and schedule.
