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Saint Louis Science Center

5050 Oakland Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63110
314 289 4444
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Ranked #23 of 128 attractions in Saint Louis
Type: Science Museums
Activities: Leisure education
Owner description: Founded in 1985, the Saint Louis Science Center is an interactive, hands‐on science and technology museum located in Saint Louis Missouri. With over... more » Owner description: Founded in 1985, the Saint Louis Science Center is an interactive, hands‐on science and technology museum located in Saint Louis Missouri. With over 700 interactive exhibits, the Science Center is the 5th largest science center and the 24th largest museum of any kind in the United States. Be sure to stop by and explore the wonders of science. Don't forget to pay a visit to Mr. T-Rex, the animatronic dinosaur that has delighted and frightened generations of St. Louis children. « less
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Billings, Montana
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

Good hands on exhibits for kids. Not so much for adults, even childish ones! Free parking at the planetarium or along the street, or $10 at the Science Center. Admission is free except to the special exhibits or Imaxx theater.

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Windsor
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

I went with my husband thinking it would offer exhibits similar to museums and a decent planetarium. We were bored out of our minds. We purchased tickets to the show at the planetarium and even the kids were bored. The seats are just folding chars and don't lean back, so you have to look straight up. It would be a... More

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Troy, Ohio, United States
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Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

I live in ohio and go to cosi which has quite a bit more to see and do. That being said and having that to compare to I will still try to be fair. We arrived early (10 am) and there was no one at the window to pay to park. $10 to park is not bad considering the center... More

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Peoria, Illinois
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Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

Had a great time there with my young kids. Tons of hands on and most everything is free. The best part is takin radar on the interstate below you , or standing on glass directly over the flow of traffic. It is very close or considered to be in same park as the zoo, just across interstate

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southern Illinois
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

We took our girls, ages 12, 7, and 5 to the Science Center in St. Louis over Memorial Day weekend. Parking is $10 per car, but admission to the center is free. You do have to pay to visit some of the attractions within the center (OmniMax, Planetarium, flight simulator, etc.). The center itself has a lot of hands-on science... More

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See 8 more reviews by worknschoolmom23 for Saint Louis
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

My daughter watches Sid the science kid and loves science and learning. We decided to take her to the science center, but we were concearned at her age of 4 if there would be stuff for her to do. She ended up having a blast and learned a lot. There were so many hands on activities for her to explore... More

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Ballwin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

My two boys and I visit the museum at least once per year and always find something new to do and see. Most exhibits are hands on and, despite being science oriented, the feel of the museum is not dry - it is engaging and whimsical feeling for kids of all ages.

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Charlotte, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

Admission to this amazing science center is free! Lots of activities to engage the entire family. Enjoy digging for fossils, walking over the highway in a tunnel, exploring space, and much more. This attraction is also baby friendly with a very nice nursing room.

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Belleville, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

This is a great place for kids of all ages. Most of the displays are hands on and they teach kids a lot about science. my daughter has loved coming here for 10 years.

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Blackburn, United Kingdom
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

Interesting Museum. Free in but $10 parking fee. Planetarium was extra but reasonable and interesting. More aimed at kids but despite our age we enjoyed it.

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