Giant Pendulum Painting Show
Watch one of our messy science experts harnass the power of pendulums to create 18 beautiful works of art - and enter a free raffle to win one of the canvases!
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Forces of Nature
Dr. Phillips CineDome - Level 1Forces of Nature showcases the awesome spectacle of earthquakes, volcanoes and severe storms. Follow scientists on their quest to understand their origins, and how natural disasters are triggered.
Live Acrobatic Science Show
Digital Adventure Theater - Level 2When science is flipped, it's going to get a little messy! WeFlip Entertainment presents Acrobatic Science, a science show which teaches basic science concepts with an acrobatic twist! We flip... you learn!
Playful Paintbrushes Tinker Time
KidsTown - Level 2Join us in the studio to become both artist and engineer! We will construct our own paintbrushes then experiment with how different materials pick up and spread paint. What can you create?
Space Inflators!
Discovery Stage - Level 4Learn about the dangers of space travel in this liquid nitrogen show where we subject balloons to the vacuum, extreme cold, and radiation of space! Recommended ages 6+
Giant Pendulum Painting Show
Watch one of our messy science experts harness the power of pendulums to create 18 beautiful works of art - and enter a free raffle to win one of the canvases!
Dream Big
Dr. Phillips CineDome - Level 1From the Great Wall of China and the world's tallest buildings, to underwater robots, solar cars and smart, sustainable cities, Dream Big celebrates the human ingenuity behind engineering marvels big and small, and reveals the heartÿthat drives engineers to create better lives for people around the world.
Diet Coke & Mentos
FINFROCK Terrace - Level 4Join us as we launch Diet Coke even higher with our Mentos loading contraptions in this fan-favorite experiment! Recommended age 4+
Live Acrobatic Science Show
Digital Adventure Theater - Level 2When science is flipped, it's going to get a little messy! WeFlip Entertainment presents Acrobatic Science, a science show which teaches basic science concepts with an acrobatic twist! We flip... you learn!
Cool Science
Discovery Stage - Level 4Learn about the science of extreme cold with liquid nitrogen demonstrations at the Discovery Stage! Recommended age 6+
Giant Pendulum Painting Show
Watch one of our messy science experts harness the power of pendulums to create 18 beautiful works of art - and enter a free raffle to win one of the canvases!
Playful Paintbrushes Tinker Time
KidsTown - Level 2Join us in the studio to become both artist and engineer! We will construct our own paintbrushes then experiment with how different materials pick up and spread paint. What can you create?
Foamsplosion
FINFROCK Terrace - Level 4Celebrate Mess Fest with one of our most explosive demonstrations featuring liquid nitrogen and lots of bubbles! Recommended age 4+
Live Acrobatic Science Show
Digital Adventure Theater - Level 2When science is flipped, it's going to get a little messy! WeFlip Entertainment presents Acrobatic Science, a science show which teaches basic science concepts with an acrobatic twist! We flip... you learn!
Journey to Space
Dr. Phillips CineDome - Level 1Extensive interviews with astronauts Chris Ferguson and Serena Aunon give an overview of past space accomplishments, current activities and future plans, and the magnificent contributions made by the Space Shuttle program and its space pioneers.
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Orlando Science CenterReserve your timed-entry tickets online in advance.
Messy Science StoryTime
KidsTown - Level 2Get ready for a messy adventure as we investigate the scientific processes that bring our world to life through stories and activities filled with color and fun! Together we’ll perform a rainy-day rainbow experiment before getting creative using shaving cream and paint to make our own magical art!
Foamsplosion
FINFROCK Terrace - Level 4Celebrate Mess Fest with one of our most explosive demonstrations featuring liquid nitrogen and lots of bubbles! Recommended age 4+
Live Acrobatic Science Show
Digital Adventure Theater - Level 2When science is flipped, it's going to get a little messy! WeFlip Entertainment presents Acrobatic Science, a science show which teaches basic science concepts with an acrobatic twist! We flip... you learn!
CUBA
Dr. Phillips CineDome - Level 1CUBA tells the powerful story of a land preserved in time, yet poised on the cusp of dramatic change. The nation's vibrant culture, meticulously maintained colonial architecture, and pristine ecosystems provide a vivid window into the island's history and spirit. CUBA will transport audiences across breathtaking landscapes, under the ocean surface to iridescent reefs, and into streets throbbing with music and dance in the heart of Havana.
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Mess Fest
Orlando Science CenterLearn about colorful chemistry, flashy physics, and splat-tacular science through activities, demonstrations, and live shows. If you’re not making a mess, you’re not doing it right! And hey, when we say messy, we MEAN messy, so be sure to dress for the mess! This event is included with general admission to Orlando Science Center and FREE to our annual members.
Slime Bar
Customize and create your very own slime by choosing a color, scent, and more! Recommended ages 6+
Cosmic Mess
Traveling Exhibit Hall - Level 2Get creative with glowing messy activities in our blacklight zone!
Mess Hall
Traveling Exhibit Hall - Level 2Mess Hall is the hub of Mess Fest! Want to try for a high score on our Splatapult, create a pendulum painting masterpiece, or launch a paint rocket? Then make sure you head to the Mess Hall on Level 2! Recommended ages 4+
Light Painting
Traveling Exhibit Hall - Level 2Fuse science and art as you create colorful neon paintings with a long exposure camera and lights!
Giant Pendulum Painting Show
Watch one of our messy science experts harness the power of pendulums to create 18 beautiful works of art - and enter a free raffle to win one of the canvases!
Messy Science StoryTime
KidsTown - Level 2Get ready for a messy adventure as we investigate the scientific processes that bring our world to life through stories and activities filled with color and fun! Together we’ll perform a rainy-day rainbow experiment before getting creative using shaving cream and paint to make our own magical art!
Diet Coke & Mentos
FINFROCK Terrace - Level 4Join us as we launch Diet Coke even higher with our Mentos loading contraptions in this fan-favorite experiment! Recommended age 4+
Live Acrobatic Science Show
Digital Adventure Theater - Level 2When science is flipped, it's going to get a little messy! WeFlip Entertainment presents Acrobatic Science, a science show which teaches basic science concepts with an acrobatic twist! We flip... you learn!
Dinosaurs of Antarctica
Dr. Phillips CineDome - Level 1Journey to the south polar landscapes of Antarctica hundreds of millions of years ago. Join Antarctic scientists on a quest to understand the ice continent's profound transformation, and predict the future as humans drive dramatic change.