Since opening in 1963, the James S. McDonnell Planetarium has been THE SPOT for St. Louis residents and visitors to explore the stars, view the planets and learn more about the Metro Area’s direct impact on space exploration. In March 2025, Planetarium Manager Will Snyder spoke with the Missourinet Radio Network about this iconic facility and its being awarded the Best Planetarium in the USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards.
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Support for the Saint Louis Science Center empowers us to make multigenerational STEM experiences accessible to all. Whether through Membership, gifts to the Curiosity Fund, planned giving, or one of the many other ways to support our work, your generosity can spark a student’s moment of inspiration, a family’s time to discover together, or a lifelong learner’s opportunity to explore.
See what your support helps make possible—both inside the Science Center and throughout our community.
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Clayton Ave. at Faulkner Dr.
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