Are you a budding builder, excellent at embroidery, or just a maker in the making? Then make(r) some room in your schedule for Make Fest! Learn the skills you need to feel empowered to create! Making helps us improve our lives and the lives of others in our community. Whether you’re a professional maker or exploring a new hobby, everyone has something exciting to learn.
Track Shack's Celebration of running is a 3.1 mile run and walk through scenic downtown neighborhoods. 5k finishers will receive a medal and a t-shirt, and the AdventHealth for Children Kids' Run is free for the little ones! In person and virtual race options available. Orlando Science Center members save $4.00 on race registration. Check your June or July Microscope e-newsletter for the discount code, or call 407.514.2036.
Are you ready to build the future? Don’t just learn about engineers - become one yourself! Together, we’ll invent, innovate, design, build, maintain, and improve the world around us.
Hear ye, hear ye! The Kingdom of KidsTown cordially invites you to join us as we celebrate Faire Tale Weekend presented by Florida Prepaid!
Steer your horse-drawn carriage over to Orlando Science Center to celebrate an enchanting weekend of STEM learning inspired by your favorite fables.
Cross the troll bridge if you dare and join us for hands-on fun! Fairy Tale Weekend is going to be one for the books!
Join guests from Orlando Ballet in the Digital Adventure Theatre for a special dream-themed Guest StoryTime. Guests will actively participate in creating the world of The Sleeping Beauty alongside Orlando Ballet dancers. After the story, enjoy a short performance from the dancers themselves. All ages are welcome to join but this experience is recommended for children ages 3 and up.
Kick-off Spooky Season with Orlando Science Center! Our fan-favorite, adults-only night at the museum is getting all dressed up for Halloween. Join us for a scientific spooktacular during Science Night Live DEAD!
On top of checking out ghoulishly good guest speakers, guests can put their BrAiNsSs to the test with terrifyingly terrific trivia and community partners of mythical proportions! Food partners will have light bites and spirits available for purchase.
The Science Center's exhibits don't always come to life after hours, but during Kids Night at the Museum the building will be full of energy!
Science Center Joins Lockheed Martin in Saluting Former and Current Service Members. In honor of Veterans Day, Orlando Science Center will host a wreath-laying ceremony at the Red Tails Monument made possible by Lockheed Martin and in partnership with Vision of Flight. The ceremony is free to attend.
Join Orlando Science Center for a special opportunity to engage in science learning and fun for a discounted price!
Visitors can enjoy all four floors of exhibits, movies, and live programming for just $12 per person, regardless of your age. Whether it's your first time at Orlando Science Center, or you haven't been in a while, $12 Day is your chance to see what’s new and learn some things, too!
Join us this weekend to explore the science behind our favorite science fiction stories! Science fiction opens us up to the possibility of new worlds, so we're taking a closer look at space travel all weekend long. From special Sci-Fi StoryTime in KidsTown to alien experiments in Dr. Dare's Lab to discovering what dinner tastes like in space in Serving Up Science, you won't want to miss this intergalactic adventure!
Plug into the biggest savings of the year without even leaving the couch! For one day only, Orlando Science Center is offering the biggest discount available all year long! Tired ...
Stomp in for a party 65 million years in the making! We're going on safari into the prehistoric past to uncover dino-mite programming, including larger-than-life live shows, claws-on activities, and more!
Appearing Saturday Only! The Crocodilian Enrichment Coordinator at Gatorland, Savannah Boan is one of Florida’s most passionate and influential voices for the protection of alligators, crocodiles and Florida wildlife, and a leading crocodilian advocate within the global wildlife conservation community. Learn about the similarities and differences between the ecosystem that is home to crocodilians and that of the dinosaur world. Meet baby alligators and crocodiles and examine fossils, bones and teeth as Savannah shares stories from her conservation work with endangered crocodiles in Cuba, Australia, South Africa and Jamaica.
Appearing Saturday Only! The Crocodilian Enrichment Coordinator at Gatorland, Savannah Boan is one of Florida’s most passionate and influential voices for the protection of alligators, crocodiles and Florida wildlife, and a leading crocodilian advocate within the global wildlife conservation community. Learn about the similarities and differences between the ecosystem that is home to crocodilians and that of the dinosaur world. Meet baby alligators and crocodiles and examine fossils, bones and teeth as Savannah shares stories from her conservation work with endangered crocodiles in Cuba, Australia, South Africa and Jamaica.
Join us for a special Guest StoryTime featuring friends from the local organization DiscoverAbility! Together we will read a story about disabilities and inclusion, engage in a hands-on activity, and have a chance to learn and grow together!
Ring in the new year before bedtime! Join us as we celebrate the new year with hands-on activities, live programming, and more! Complete your experience by catching a Dinos In Lights Holiday Show, and visiting traveling exhibit Backyard Adventures!
Join us and some of our favorite vendors as we unveil Orlando Science Center for a night of wedding inspiration! Our wedding showcase will highlight our unique and exciting venue spaces, and give a glimpse into how our fantastic vendors can transform the Science Center into the wedding of your dreams. Unveil is your one-stop-shop for all things wedding. Don’t just imagine your perfect day, see the Science Center dressed to the nines! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to tour the venue, get to know vendors, and learn why we have weddings down to a science!
Hop in for an afternoon of brews, food, and science while supporting a good cause! This event features over 30 local breweries from around Central Florida who will be sampling some of their best brews. Sip your way through interactive science demos, enjoy good music, challenge your friends at fun lawn games, and enjoy a few of our favorite local food trucks offering tasty treats available for purchase. Whether you’re a VIP or the Designated Driver, explore our ticket packages and reserve yours today!
Join us for an evening of local craft beer and trivia questions from a wide range of topics! We will be asking questions from the topics of environmental science, history, pop culture, and more.
Orlando Science Center’s most popular multi-day event known as Otronicon has evolved to Spark STEM Fest!
This all-ages event is designed to connect the public with people and organizations representing a variety of STEM fields, and present a unique opportunity to connect the community with experts for a personal, close-up look at both cutting-edge and everyday ways concepts are used in a broad range of STEM topics, careers, and interests.
Explore cutting-edge technologies through fun interactive exhibits, plus meet the developers and engineers who create them right here in Central Florida! Play-test new indie games and check out creative designs from local artist
Orlando Science Center’s most popular multi-day event known as Otronicon has evolved to Spark STEM Fest!
This all-ages event is designed to connect the public with people and organizations representing a variety of STEM fields, and present a unique opportunity to connect the community with experts for a personal, close-up look at both cutting-edge and everyday ways concepts are used in a broad range of STEM topics, careers, and interests.
Orlando Science Center’s most popular multi-day event known as Otronicon has evolved to Spark STEM Fest!
This all-ages event is designed to connect the public with people and organizations representing a variety of STEM fields, and present a unique opportunity to connect the community with experts for a personal, close-up look at both cutting-edge and everyday ways concepts are used in a broad range of STEM topics, careers, and interests.
Level 4 will be closing at 4:00 pm on April 5 for a private event.
Reserve your timed-entry tickets online in advance.
Enjoy everything you love about the Science Center – without the kids! Special programming is designed just for adults.
There’s no age limit on curiosity, and whether you're looking for a get-together of old friends or a fun date night out, Science Night Live is your chance to let out your inner child and experience the joy of science! Explore interactive exhibit halls, try hands-on experiments in Dr. Dare's Lab, and catch special guest speakers.
Featuring a new theme each time, no two Science Night Live events are the same! Must be 21 years or older to attend.
We're hosting a stellar party for the eclipse! The eclipse will travel a path between Texas and Maine, so we'll see about a 60% eclipse here in Orlando (weather permitting). Attendees will receive a pair of eclipse viewing glasses, enjoy special eclipse-themed programming, and gain exclusive access to all the Science Center's exhibits. Advanced tickets are required for this event; we will not be able to accommodate guests without advance tickets, and tickets will not be sold on-site.