When it's hot outside, science is always COOL!
They don't call Florida the Sunshine State for nothing! Florida summers can be swelteringly hot, and while that makes for a good beach day here and there, sometimes you need to get out of the heat. That's why Orlando Science Center has all of the COOL science you need to keep active and learning all Summer long - without leaving the comfort of air conditioning!
Cool Off with Liquid Nitrogen Shows
If you follow Orlando Science Center on social media, you've probably seen us use liquid nitrogen in our Will It Shatter series. Because liquid nitrogen has a boiling point of about -321 °F, it evaporates very quickly at room temperature, billowing out in clouds of cool, refreshing steam!
We use liquid nitrogen in a few of our live science shows here at the Science Center, including Cool Science on the Discovery Stage and Powers of Pokémon in the Digital Adventure Theater. When it's hot outside, liquid nitrogen demonstrations are a great way to keep cool and learn something new! Check out our Daily Calendar to make sure you catch the next show.
By the way, because liquid nitrogen is so cold, only our specially trained science interpreters are allowed to handle it in experiments. But stop by Dr. Dare's Lab on your next visit to see what other hands-on chemistry experiments you can do!
Life Brings the Wild Inside
Escape the heat as you lounge in the shade of our iconic Cypress tree! Learn the best ways to adapt to our sunny ecosystem from Florida natives: alligators, freshwater turtles, burrowing owls, gopher tortoises, and more. The Swamp gallery of Life brings the splendor of Florida's wild spaces inside for more comfortable exploration and education. No need to sweat over the day's activities!
Don't forget to stop by the Ocean gallery to say hello to sleek sharks and bright tropical fish. You can also get hands-on with invertebrates like horseshoe crabs and sea urchins in the touch pool, or learn more about coral restoration efforts.
Round out the day with a visit to the climate-controlled Rainforest and enjoy the warmth without the stress. Our sleepy sloth and playful golden-headed lion tamarin monkeys are waiting by the waterfall to say hello!
Put the Heat to Work in the Tiny Green Home
From sustainability to recycling, this Tiny Green Home is showing us how to make a BIG difference! This summer season, why not put that famous Florida sunshine to good use? Learn how to work with the environment to live more sustainably and show love to our planet.
The Tiny Green Home offers a hands-on experience through interactive displays that educate visitors on energy and water conservation measures, sustainability rebates, vehicle electrification, renewables, composting, food gardens and other efficiency methods.
Make sure to check the Daily Calendar for times, as the Tiny Green Home is mobile and sometimes takes educational field trips. And a Pro Tip: The Tiny Green Home is best seen on sunny days. When inclement weather sets in, we have to close it for the safety of our guests!
These are just a few of the incredible activities and experiences that are SO cool, you'll forget about the heat! Don't miss these experiences and so much more - with four floors of wonder and discovery awaiting you, you're sure to learn something new with every visit. Get your tickets today!
Play to learn in KidsTown, where children ages 0-7 can cool down in Drip Drop Splash, monkey around in Climb Time, or reap the rewards of the sunshine in the iconic Orange Grove!
We have awesome science for our firebugs, too! Catch a KABOOM show to learn about combustion, or see the How to Feed Your Dragon show for a sensory-friendly experience!
Ready for an adventure of epic proportions? Catch an immersive film in the 8-story Dr. Phillips CineDome! Make sure to stop by this Summer before it closes for renovation!