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Saint Louis Science Center

Science museum

4.6(11518 reviews)
Closed Closed ⋅ Opens 9:30 AM Thu
Saint Louis Science Center

About

Live star shows in a historic setting. Planetarium at the St. Louis Science Center since 1963, with live star shows & interactive exhibits.

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at Saint Louis Science Center:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    5050 Oakland Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110
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    Phone
    (314) 289-4400
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    Hours
    Monday:9:30 AM–4:30 PM
    Tuesday:Closed
    Wednesday:Closed
    Thursday:9:30 AM–4:30 PM
    Friday:9:30 AM–4:30 PM
    Saturday:9:30 AM–4:30 PM
    Sunday:11 AM–4:30 PM

Features

Service options

  • Onsite services: Onsite services available

Highlights

  • Active military discounts: Has active military discounts
  • Live performances: Has live performances

Accessibility

  • Assistive hearing loop: Has assistive hearing loop
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance: Has wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom: Has wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating: Has wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Gift shop: Has gift shop

Amenities

  • Cafe: Has cafe
  • Offers tours: Offers tours
  • Restaurant: Has restaurant
  • Restroom: Has restroom

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids
  • Has changing table(s): Has changing table(s)
  • Kid-friendly activities: Has kid-friendly activities
  • Nursing room: Has nursing room

Parking

  • Free parking lot: Free parking lot
  • Free street parking: Free street parking
  • Paid parking lot: Paid parking lot
  • Paid street parking: Paid street parking

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