Located on Oakland Avenue at the southeastern corner of Forest Park, the Saint Louis Science Center is a planetarium and science museum that features engaging hands-on activities. The Center began as a planetarium in 1963 and today, with more than 750 exhibits in its 300,000 square foot facility, it is one of the largest science centers in the U.S.

It is also one of the most visited science centers and has been rated as one of the top five in the country. The Center has an IMAX dome theater, and the main building has exhibits on areas such as chemistry, earth science, emerging technology, life sciences, and others. The Taylor Community Science Resource Center is part of the Center’s educational program.

Address: Saint Louis Science Center, 5050 Oakland Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri, Phone: 314-289-4400

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