Saint Louis Science Center
A large science museum with free general admission; the T. rex model, the planetarium and the glass skybridge over the highway are the highlights.
The science center consists of the main museum and the McDonnell Planetarium, connected by an enclosed skybridge that crosses Interstate 64. Visitors on the bridge can use a radar gun to measure the speed of the traffic below. Permanent exhibits on dinosaurs, space and the GROW agriculture hall offer interactive displays that are great for families. General admission is free, while the OMNIMAX dome theatre, the Star Theater and special exhibitions cost extra. It is located at the southeast corner of Forest Park, and parking is paid.
Opening hours
09:30–16:30 (extended in summer; closed Mondays in some seasons)
Nearby sights
- Jewel Box
- The Hill
- Forest Park
- Missouri Botanical Garden
- Saint Louis Zoo
- Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis
- Missouri History Museum
- Saint Louis Art Museum