Saint Louis Science Center

Meet Pat Amick✨ member since 1985, volunteer for nearly a decade, and a lifelong fan of discovery at the Saint Louis Science Center! From sharing stories of the moon landing to inspiring curious minds in our special exhibitions, Pat brings science to life every day.

You might even spot her volunteering in our latest special exhibition, The Blue Whale Story! Become a member to experience it all, and join us June 18 for Member Appreciation Night!

Read more in our latest NewScience issue: https://issuu.com/saintlouissciencecenter/docs/newscience_summer_2026/4

Congratulations to Amy Schwendemann, 2025 Loeb Prize winner and inspiring STEM educator, on soaring with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels in promotion for the Spirit Of St. Louis Air Show & STEM Expo. Your impact in and beyond the classroom continues to elevate the next generation of innovators! 🚀

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We’re proud to feature Saint Louis University in The Blue Whale Story! From the awe-inspiring 80-foot “Blue” to innovative research on microplastics right here at home, this exhibition brings ocean science to . We’re especially grateful for Dr. Potvin’s expertise, stop by the exhibition while he's here to connect with him and learn how his work is making a real-world impact!

SLU + “Blue” 🐋

Physics professor Jean Potvin, Ph.D., is serving as scientist in residence as part of the Saint Louis Science Center’s new traveling exhibition, “The Blue Whale Story.”

Featuring a life-sized replica of “Blue,” an 80-foot-long female blue whale skeleton, the exhibition offers a deeper understanding of these incredible animals and their impact on our oceans and even the St. Louis community.

Visit the Saint Louis Science Center to experience “The Blue Whale Story” and see SLU research in action. The exhibition is on view through January.

Learn more about the exhibition: https://loom.ly/vs9Hs4k

Congratulations to Octavia Pastoriza! 🎉 We’re proud to celebrate our Guest Services team member as the 2026 Spirit of St. Louis Individual Award winner (Saint Louis Attractions Association). Her positivity, dedication, and commitment to going above and beyond shine through in every guest interaction. 👏 Thank you, Octavia, for representing the very best of the Science Center!

Starting TODAY, June 3, we’re now open on Wednesdays (9:30 am-4:30 pm) and only closed on Tuesdays. 🎉 To celebrate, the first 200 guests today will receive a special giveaway item, plus, we’ll have items for the first 200 guests every Wednesday in June! Plan your visit: https://www.slsc.org/hours

Prefer a quieter visit? Join us for Sensory Friendly Science Time Sundays from 9:30-11:30am with reduced noise and sensory-friendly shows. See you soon, now 6 days a week! 🙌

Something extraordinary is landing in Forest Park… 🚀 Join us October 3 for Club WONDER: Light Years Ahead, a high-energy night of science, discovery, and celebration.

🎟 Tickets now available. https://donate.slsc.org/event/club-wonder-light-years-ahead-2026/e775523?_gl=1*pbwbqz*_gcl_au*MTU4NTc3NjA5MS4xNzc1NTA3NTI5

From the largest creature on Earth. 🐋 To one seriously massive shake. 🥤 Discover The Blue Whale Story at the Saint Louis Science Center, then finish your adventure with the Intergalactic Brownie Shake at Hi Pointe Drive In, where every sip helps support science education in St. Louis.

🚨 Wednesdays are BACK! 🚨 Starting June 3, we will officially be open on Wednesdays again! That means after 6/3, we’ll only be closed on Tuesdays. To celebrate, we’re giving away FREE lunchbox coolers to the first 200 guests through our doors on Wednesday, June 3.

And that’s just the beginning...the first 200 guests every Wednesday in June will score a special giveaway item. Doors open at 9:30am. See you Wednesday!

See our hours of operation: https://www.slsc.org/visit/hours/