Saint Louis Science Center – St. Louis, Missouri – The Saint Louis Science Center offers more than 700 exhibits and special on-site activities.
The Saint Louis Science Center is a three-building complex (the main building, the Exploradome and the James S. McDonnell Planetarium) with more than 700 hands-on exhibits. In the Science Center galleries you can:
Visit a life-sized animated Tyrannosaurus rex and Triceratops in the Ecology and Environment Galleries
Unravel the mysteries of genetics in DNA Zone®
Climb in a giant kaleidoscope in the Human Adventure Galleries
Play a laser harp or create a "virtual fish" in Cyberville
Explore the science of engineering in Structures
Cross over the interstate and watch the cars go by on the Bridge
Visit the new Flight! Gallery in the tunnel between the main building and the Planetarium
Enjoy innovative, live Amazing Science presentations
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The Space Show: Eclipse – Shrouded Sun, Veiled Moon
The Earth, Moon and Sun are in a constant ballet in space. This dance results in the interplay of light and shadow which occasionally can be seen from your location on Earth as a Solar or Lunar eclipse. What is the difference between these two types of eclipses and what conditions make these possible? Find out in this show!
Price:
$5.00 Adult; $4.00 Child/senior/school group
First Tuesdays Free
The first Tuesday afternoon of the month (1:30pm – 4:30pm) is free to tour the Boeing Space Station exhibit galleries. No star shows will be presented during these times.
Showtimes
Nov 6- Nov 22
Nov 24-Mar 31
Sunday 11:45 AM
In Search of Distant Planets
Eclipse – Shrouded Sun, Veiled Moon
Sunday 1:30 PM
Earth’s Offshore Island
Earth’s Offshore Island
Sunday 3:15 PM
In Search of Distant Planets
Eclipse – Shrouded Sun, Veiled Moon
Mon-Sat
10:00 AM
In Search of Distant Planets
Eclipse – Shrouded Sun, Veiled Moon
Mon-Sat
11:45 AM
In Search of Distant Planets
(Wednesdays are The Little Star that Could early childhood show)
Eclipse – Shrouded Sun, Veiled Moon
(Wednesdays are The Little Star that Could early childhood show)
Mon-Sat
1:30 PM
Earth’s Offshore Island
Earth’s Offshore Island
Mon-Sat
3:15 PM
In Search of Distant Planets
Eclipse – Shrouded Sun, Veiled Moon
For reservations call 314.289.4424 or toll-free 800.456.SLSC, x4424.
The OMNIMAX® Theater is an experience like no other! Sit under a four-story screen while taking in breathtaking, awe-inspiring scenery in a state-of-the-art wrap-around, domed theater. Sit back, relax and let sight and sound take over as images come leaping toward and around you, while the 15,000-watt sound system tricks you into believing you’re really there. The OMNIMAX Theatre offers the Rear Window® open-captioning service for all films and at all showtimes.Experience BJC SportsWorks, one of the coolest interactive sports and fitness exhibition in the world at the Saint Louis Science Center.
Baseball Pitch
Want to know what it’s like to pitch for the Major Leagues? Here’s your chance! At the regulation distance of 60 feet, 6 inches from home plate, you’ll get to throw a baseball and record the speed of your fast pitch.
Sponsor: Alton Memorial Hospital 10 Meter Dash
Think you’re pretty speedy? Take your pick-race against Jackie Joyner Kersee, a cheetah or a Tyrannosaurus rex. Make sure you record your personal best.
Rowing
Rowing is one of the best sports for all-around body conditioning. Race against a friend and record how fast you can make it to the finish!
Make up your roller coaster experience on the fly! No engineering experience necessary — just take a ride on the G-force bike. How many Gs can you pull?
Screening Room
Want to learn more about your personal health? BJC HealthCare practitioners and advisors offer scheduled health screenings, medical and nutrition information.
Enter the competitive world of sportchair athletics. Race against a friend on a sportchair, and keep track of your personal scores.
Climbing Wall
Test your strength, balance and endurance vertically! This 35 ft high wall allows eight persons to climb simultaneously. Scale the wall with the help of safety equipment, ropes and climbing tips from our staff.
Walking is complicated business! What everyone takes for granted is possible only through the coordinated movements of the feet, legs and even arms. Here’s your chance to discover your unique walking style.
Land Like a Cat
Did you know that landing gently and gracefully takes great strength and control, and that our bones are great shock absorbers? Test your landing skills and learn about forces of impact at this exhibit.
It’s your turn to be a judge at the Olympics for figure skating, gymnastics, synchronized swimming, rhythmic gymnastics and diving. Learn to spot the subtleties of these sports.
The Supermarket
Are you a smart shopper? Do you make wise decisions about the foods you buy? The supermarket has lots of advice to help you make healthful food choices.
Experiment with balance! Learn how to use your body in dynamic balancing, and discover why your middle ear is so important.
Get in the Game
Using green screen technology, play virtual basketball, hockey, soccer and volleyball with the pros.
What are our bones for, and what do they look like inside our bodies?
Little Fit and Fun
Get active, stay active. Little tots have boundless energy! Encourage kids to stay active daily in our gym that’s made just for them.
Free live demonstrations daily on healthy foods, eating wisely and sports nutrition.
Balance Timer
How long can you go without tipping? Get your body, eyes and inner ears to work in unison. Can you set a record time for balancing?
Dance to your health on this popular arcade game. Hailed by researchers and health practitioners for helping improve cardiovascular health as well as eye-foot coordination, DDR is sure to give you a challenging and enjoyable aerobic workout!
All of this and more is available for you while you visit the Saint Louis Science Center. When you are making your travel plans, be sure to keep this on your "to do list".