Daily Calendar

Name: Exhibit Hall Closure
Start: 2026-05-16T16:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-16T17:00:00-04:00
Location: DinoDigs – Level 4

See all that's scheduled during your upcoming visit!

All content and experiences are subject to change without notice.

May 2026
Space Flight
May 15 at 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Flight Lab - Level 4
Fly through the galaxy and explore stars, planets, asteroids, and everything our universe has to offer! Recommended for ages 8+
Wild Rescue
May 15 at 12:15 pm – 12:40 pm
Digital Adventure Theater - Level 2
From the arrival of a fragile bobcat to the rehabilitation of a young fox, explore hospital admissions, groundbreaking medical treatments, and the delicate balance of wildlife care.
Prehistoric Pals
May 15 at 12:45 pm – 1:05 pm
DinoDigs - Level 4
Attention Explorers! Meet one of our very own life-size baby dinosaurs, Clawdia the T-Rex or Spike the Triceratops, as we walk around the Dino Digs exhibit hall to learn about the ways scientist are able to peer back in time and discover the way they lived! This program is for all ages.
Astronaut: Ocean to Orbit
May 15 at 1:00 pm – 1:25 pm
Digital Adventure Theater - Level 2
Join astronaut Chris Cassidy as he trains in his space suit alongside a full-sized mock-up the International Space Station in a giant underwater facility in Houston. Dive to the sea floor with NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps as she lives underwater with fellow astronauts for ten continuous days at Aquarius Reef Base in Florida. Find out what it takes to live and work in space.
Cool Science
May 15 at 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Discovery Stage - Level 4
Learn about the science of extreme cold with liquid nitrogen demonstrations!
Swamp Feeding
May 15 at 2:00 pm – 2:15 pm
Life - Level 1
Hungry? Find out what our alligators, turtles, and fish are fed for lunch, and gain some ideas on how to help conserve these beautiful animals and their home.
Open Studio
May 15 at 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
You're invited to experience all that the KidsTown Studio has to offer, with four open-ended exploration stations including open-make station, STEM discovery station, interactive white-board station, and a reading nook! Recommended for all ages.
Horse Power 3D
May 15 at 2:15 pm – 2:40 pm
Digital Adventure Theater - Level 2
Embark on an epic and heartwarming journey across the globe celebrating the extraordinary abilities of horses and their inseparable bond with humanity.
Superpowered Science
May 15 at 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Discovery Stage - Level 4
Uncover the secrets behind some of your favorite superpowers through the antics of a supervillain in training!
Wild Rescue 3D
May 15 at 3:15 pm – 3:40 pm
Digital Adventure Theater - Level 2
From the arrival of a fragile bobcat to the rehabilitation of a young fox, explore hospital admissions, groundbreaking medical treatments, and the delicate balance of wildlife care.
Today’s Hours
May 16 at 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Orlando Science Center
Reserve your timed-entry tickets online in advance.
Sensational Soundwaves Storytime
May 16 at 10:30 am – 11:00 am
KidsTown - Level 2
Explore sound using our different senses and interact with our Kidstown instrument petting zoo! Recommended all ages!
Space Flight
May 16 at 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Flight Lab - Level 4
Fly through the galaxy and explore stars, planets, asteroids, and everything our universe has to offer! Recommended for ages 8+
Self-guided Experiments: Physics Experiments
May 16 at 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Dr. Dare's Lab - Level 4
Fall into physics in this month’s lab where we learn about the science of sound, matter, and displacement!
Sensational Soundwaves Storytime
May 16 at 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
KidsTown - Level 2
Explore sound using our different senses and interact with our Kidstown instrument petting zoo! Recommended all ages!
Storytime Cinema: Back to the Future (1985)
FeaturedMay 16 at 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Orlando Science Center
Back to the Future (1985)
Rating: PG • Run Time: 1h 56m
Synopsis: In this 1980s sci-fi classic, small-town California teen Marty McFly is thrown back into the '50s when an experiment by his eccentric scientist friend Doc Brown goes awry. Traveling through time in a modified DeLorean car, Marty encounters young versions of his parents, and must make sure that they fall in love, or he'll cease to exist. Even more dauntingly, Marty has to return to his own time and save the life of Doc Brown.
To Infinity and Beyond
May 16 at 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
Discovery Stage - Level 4
Embark on a dynamic live stage show that explores how humans learn about space through engaging science demonstrations, featuring robotics, optics, and rockets!
KABOOM
May 16 at 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Digital Adventure Theater - Level 2
Explore the science of combustion in this explosive live show featuring colorful chemistry! Recommended for ages 6+
Cool Science
May 16 at 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Discovery Stage - Level 4
Learn about the science of extreme cold with liquid nitrogen demonstrations!
Rocket Lab
May 16 at 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Flight Lab - Level 4
Join a real-life fake rocket scientist and try your hand at the complexities of launching rockets into orbit and beyond! This is a 45-60 minute workshop that requires focus and strong computer skills to accomplish but is sure to ignite curiosity in rocket science, engineering, and space travel!
Swamp Feeding
May 16 at 2:00 pm – 2:15 pm
Life - Level 1
Hungry? Find out what our alligators, turtles, and fish are fed for lunch, and gain some ideas on how to help conserve these beautiful animals and their home.
Exploring Cultures Mini Maker
May 16 at 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm
KidsTown - Level 2
Grab your passports and travel with us as we highlight three countries and their cultural crafts! Recommended ages 3+
Superpowered Science
May 16 at 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Discovery Stage - Level 4
Uncover the secrets behind some of your favorite superpowers through the antics of a supervillain in training!
Powers of Pokémon
May 16 at 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Digital Adventure Theater - Level 2
Who's that Pokémon?? Dive into the science behind some of your favorite Pokémon powers with live demonstrations!
To Infinity and Beyond
May 16 at 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Discovery Stage - Level 4
Embark on a dynamic live stage show that explores how humans learn about space through engaging science demonstrations, featuring robotics, optics, and rockets!
Virtual Nature Trail
May 16 at 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Flight Lab - Level 4
Go on a scavenger hunt walking tour in the Virtual UCF Arboretum to learn more about our local flora!
Horse Power 3D
May 16 at 3:15 pm – 3:40 pm
Digital Adventure Theater - Level 2
Embark on an epic and heartwarming journey across the globe celebrating the extraordinary abilities of horses and their inseparable bond with humanity.
Exploring Cultures Mini Maker
May 16 at 3:30 pm
KidsTown - Level 2
Grab your passports and travel with us as we highlight three countries and their cultural crafts! Recommended ages 3+
Cool Science
May 16 at 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Discovery Stage - Level 4
Learn about the science of extreme cold with liquid nitrogen demonstrations!
Exhibit Hall Closure
May 16 at 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
DinoDigs - Level 4
Hall closure for private event

Daily Calendar

May 2026