We’re so much more than just a fun family outing.

Orlando Science Center is a great place to beat the heat this summer, enjoying air-conditioned family time as you explore our four floors of exhibits and experiences. But there’s also something much more important going on than just a fun outing. The time you spend here with your children promotes learning new skills, exploring fresh ideas and cultivating a better understanding of the world around you.

Activities at the Science Center let caregivers and children work together to solve problems. Whether it’s a challenge-based exhibit or a chemistry experiment, you and your loved ones can hone your critical thinking skills and learn how to work as a team. Success on the exhibit floor can boost your child’s confidence and encourage a sense of belonging with science, which can promote further exploration into STEM subjects and ultimately careers.

Experiences here help foster curiosity and wonder that lead to a lifelong love of learning. When adults take an active interest in their child’s learning, they reinforce this passion by encouraging exploration and inquiry. Spend some time building canals in the water play area of KidsTown, explore states of matter in Dr. Dare’s Lab or be co-directors of a stop motion animation production in the Hive. Perform experiments or participate in challenge-based exhibits and discuss the results.

The interactive exhibits at Orlando Science Center encourage everyone to learn through participation. This hands-on approach can be really helpful for children who struggle with learning in more traditional settings. Many of us learn by doing and if that learning happens while we’re having fun, we often retain that information better. There are myriad opportunities here to help curious minds of all ages better understand scientific concepts through fun and immersive experiences.

We look forward to having you join us this summer with your family. Our new exhibit, Dogs! A Science Tail, examines the intimate bond between humans and dogs and provides unique opportunities to explore how dogs interpret our world. It is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser! Plus, we have new films to enjoy, live shows to experience, and special events planned throughout these next few months to engage all ages. Summer at the Science Center ignites your imagination, inspires your curiosity and stimulates your brain. See you soon!

Sincerely,

PRESIDENT/CEO