Saint Louis Science Center events
First Friday: Bring Back Firefly!
If you're crazy about all things Firefly this First Friday at the Saint Louis Science Center is for you.
Activities include a live taping of the Geek Universe radio show featuring Dr. Dan Yezbick of St. Louis Community College about what makes Firefly so exceptional and why it continues to have a large following, crafts from Spiderloom and Arch City Crafts, makerspace innovations with Inventor Forge, a Smuggling Challenge, a Firefly photo opp, Coloring at First Friday and more.
World Turtle Day
Celebrate World Turtle Day complete with fun activities for kids and giveaways for the whole family.
You'll also celebrate the June 3 opening of the new film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows.
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Life Science Lab at the Saint Louis Science Center.
More information: slsc.org
Final Days! Above and Beyond at the Saint Louis Science Center
Explore and celebrate aerospace technology with the highly interactive special exhibitionm Above and Beyond. now in its final days at the Saint Louis Science Center.
A Beautiful Planet Opens at the Saint Louis Science Center
See an awe-inspiring glimpse of Earth from space and explore humanity's relationship with nature in A Beautiful Planet, opening May 13 in the Saint Louis Science Center's OMNIMAX Theater.
A Beautiful Planet provides a unique perspective and increased understanding of our planet and galaxy as never seen before. The film explores mankind's relationship with Earth and the connection we all have with the place we call home.
Yuri's Night
Join in on the celebration of Yuri Gagarin, the first man in space.
At the special events at the Saint Louis Science Center, there will be telescope viewing and special star shows, including Metal Moons at 6 p.m. and a human space flight program-themed Live Sky Tonight show at 7 p.m. The Liftoff Gallery will be open with educators on hand to answer questions.
5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Saint Louis Science Center.
More information: slsc.org
Family Med School Basics
Families can spend a morning at the Saint Louis Science Center with anatomy and physiology experts from Adventures in Medicine and Science (AIMS) and Physical and Athletic Training Programs at Saint Louis University.
Activities include a virtual tour of the major organs and body systems utilizing a fully dissected human cadaver and hands-on anatomical dissections. There will also be discussions of some medically important disease processes and ways to stay healthy and unjury-free. Ideal for parents and their children in grade 5 and up.
Sessions include:
