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Connect with curiosity at the Saint Louis Science Center. Using science to engage people of all ages, the free museum boasts hundreds of hands-on exhibits, one of just nine OMNIMAX Theaters in the world and the largest artificial sky in the Western Hemisphere, located at the James S. McDonnell Planetarium, which was named the best planetarium in the 2025 USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. Special exhibitions at the museum keep visitors coming back again and again.Traveling to St. Louis? Full STEAM Ahead!
While STEAM (and its predecessor, STEM) teaches kids how to think critically, solve problems and harness creativity, it’s also fun for the whole family! The Saint Louis Science Center is among the best places to participate in STEAM activities in St. Louis – we bet your kids won’t even realize that they’re learning.
48 Hours in St. Louis with Kids
Accessible, affordable and entertaining, St. Louis is a one-of-a-kind wonderland where youngsters – and the young at heart – can explore the great outdoors, climb to new heights and encounter adorable animals. If you only have 48 hours in St. Louis – and you’re traveling with kids – these are the highlights to hit.
Rainy Day Activities in St. Louis
With rain in the forecast, you might have to alter your plans, but you won’t have to forgo fun in St. Louis. Splish-splash to these indoor attractions, where visitors of all ages can stay dry and make memories among adorable animals, impressive art and immersive games.
5050 Oakland Ave.
St. Louis,
MO
63110
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1535 Reviews | Write a ReviewMUST go!! Fun for everybody
Reviewed By Jsadler707 December 2025Very hands on and fun experience! We loved the games exhibit and saw the animal rehabilitation animal images experience. Everyone in my group was an adult and we still rate it a 5/5 experience, but...
Full ReviewNice time
Reviewed By Ashley R May 2025Great for kids old enough to "understand" science. My 6 year old enjoyed all the things there were to see and experience, but my 2 year old was iffy on everything except the room where you could pull...
Full ReviewFree to the Public Science Center
Reviewed By Michelle L July 2025This place was really cool, with so many hands on things to do. We were a party of 10, with kids ranging in age from 3 to 16 and everyone had so much fun here! It was a crowded Saturday visit, but we...
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Open Thursday through Monday with extended hours throughout the year. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Please visit slsc.org for more information.
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1535 Reviews | Write a ReviewMUST go!! Fun for everybody
Reviewed By Jsadler707 December 2025Very hands on and fun experience! We loved the games exhibit and saw the animal rehabilitation animal images experience. Everyone in my group was an adult and we still rate it a 5/5 experience, but...
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Reviewed By Ashley R May 2025Great for kids old enough to "understand" science. My 6 year old enjoyed all the things there were to see and experience, but my 2 year old was iffy on everything except the room where you could pull...
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Reviewed By Michelle L July 2025This place was really cool, with so many hands on things to do. We were a party of 10, with kids ranging in age from 3 to 16 and everyone had so much fun here! It was a crowded Saturday visit, but we...
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