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We've got great news! 🎉 We are expanding to 6 days a week starting Wednesday, June 3! Open 9:30am-4:30pm (except Tuesdays).
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We are #hiring! Current openings include: - Assistant Supervisor (Custodial) - Volunteer Services Manager - Guest Services Rep (Part-Time) - Special Exhibits Representative (Seasonal) - Membership Sales Rep (Part-Time) - Manager, Grants 👉APPLY: recruiting.paylocity.com/rec… #stljob
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🚨 Every Wednesday in June, the first 200 guests through our doors will receive a giveaway item! What will today’s surprise be? 👀 We open at 9:30am! See our hours & plan your visit: slsc.org/visit/hours
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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 @hi_stl, where every sip helps support science education in St. Louis.
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Saint Louis Science Center retweeted
Today on The Carney Show @thecarneyshow will be sitting down with @JohnnyLondoff the Johnny Law Brown and Crouppen segment AAA Travel Megan Hoffman and Dawna Currigan from @SusanGKomen plus @STLScienceCtr Manager of Special Exhibitions Kaylia Eskew @JulieBuckSTL
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While playing License to Krill, our fast-paced survival game in our new exhibition, 13-yr-old Adrian Johnson made history with our 1st ever 1,000,000 score just before closing! 👏 Think you can beat it? The scoreboard resets daily… come give it a shot. 😉
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On Wednesdays, we wear PINK! 😉 Starting June 3, we’re opening our doors on Wednesdays! That means we’ll now only be closed on Tuesdays. Plan your visit and check out our updated hours: slsc.org/visit/hours/
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🚨 Due to a water main break within Forest Park, the entrance to the James S. McDonnell Planetarium is temporarily closed. The Planetarium exhibits, as well as the Experience Flight and Inside the Vault galleries, are also temporarily closed.
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🚨 All other galleries within the Saint Louis Science Center remain open. Guests should use the 5050 Oakland Avenue Main Entrance to access the Science Center. We are working with the city to determine when we can reopen.
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Believe it or not, this is what the very first whale looked like! 😳 This creature is Pakicetus, the earliest known ancestor of the modern whale. A four-legged land-dweller that roamed the earth 47-52 million years ago.
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We're #hiring a part-time Facilitator to bring science to life at the James S. McDonnell Planetarium! 🪐 If you love engaging audiences, sharing the wonders of space, and creating unforgettable interactive experiences, this role is for you. APPLY NOW: recruiting.paylocity.com/Rec…

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The #StrawberrySearchSTL is TODAY, & we're one of the places celebrating w/ @EckertFarms! 🍓 Explore the GROW gallery to learn how foods are grown, then search to find an envelope w/ 4 Field Access passes to Eckert’s Strawberry Fields & a $50 gift card. First-come, first-served.
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Saint Louis Science Center retweeted
Something BIG...Really BIG is coming to the @STLScienceCtr ! 🐋 I can't wait to see The Blue Whale Story with my ocean-life loving daughter. Thanks to Kaylia Eskew for the preview in the midst of all the set up.🌊 See Blue in the Lou starting May 23!
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Due to a water main break within Forest Park, the entrance to the James S. McDonnell Planetarium is currently closed as of 10 a.m., May 7, 2026. The Planetarium exhibits, as well as the Experience Flight and Inside the Vault galleries, are also temporarily closed.
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UPDATE: This has been resolved. All areas of the Science Center are now open to guests, as is the McDonnell Planetarium entrance.
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UPDATE: This has been resolved. All areas of the Science Center are now open to guests, as is the McDonnell Planetarium entrance.
Due to a water main break within Forest Park, the entrance to the James S. McDonnell Planetarium is currently closed as of 10 a.m., May 7, 2026. The Planetarium exhibits, as well as the Experience Flight and Inside the Vault galleries, are also temporarily closed.
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All other galleries within the Saint Louis Science Center remain open. Guests should use the 5050 Oakland Avenue Main Entrance to access the Science Center.
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BIG things are happening at the Science Center! 🌱🐳 Thanks @FOX2now & @AngWxGrl for stopping by this morning!
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May the 4th Be With You! Celebrate with @hi_stl’s Intergalactic Brownie Shake, a cosmic treat benefiting the Saint Louis Science Center. Limited‑edition. Stellar flavor. Supporting STEM in STL. 🚀 Available now through July 6!
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Special exhibition loading…..⏳Opens May 23 (Member Preview is May 22)! 🐳 Tickets: events.slsc.org/events/019b4….
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