Join Orlando Science Center for a special opportunity to engage in science learning and fun for a discounted price on Sunday, November 12, 2023, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm!
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!
When school’s out, break camps are in! Full-day programs are available for children in Preschool* through Grade 5 throughout the school year.
Let your children explore their favorite science topics in-depth at Orlando Science Center Summer Camps! Programs available for Preschool* – Grade 6.
*Preschool is a DCF licensed center C09OR0729.
KidsTown offers 11,000 square feet of skill-based activities, where children ages 7 and under are encouraged to play to learn and find excitement around every corner.
Guests can partake in imaginative roleplaying, teamwork and creative play, which is an important part of children’s cognitive development. You’ll star in your own play, learn how oranges travel from tree to table, experiment with cause and effect while having fun with water, and so much more. Young families will enjoy a high-quality and immersive experience!
There is no evidence that the virus that causes COVID-19 can be spread through water play areas. Additionally, the treatment of the water with bromine should inactivate the virus in water. (CDC, 2020)
Check out the Building Guide to see a map and information for our current exhibits.
In the Orange Grove, children find endless opportunities for imaginative play and experimentation with simple machines. Moving oranges throughout the space builds motor skills and stimulates learning through collaboration, communication, and teamwork, while also developing key process skills such as measuring, sorting, and weighing.
Active and exploratory play is a great way to encourage children to enjoy physical activity. Gross-motor development, focus, hand-eye coordination, body confidence, and overcoming fears are all part of the Isaacs Family Climb Time experience. These exercises help children explore their abilities and become more comfortable taking risks in a safe environment.
Climb Time is for children ages 4-7 and their caregivers.
It often seems that toddlers never sit still as they use their developing skills to explore the world around them! Toddlers love to exercise these skills and allowing them to do so on their own terms helps them build confidence in their abilities. Here in Toddler Town, let them determine what they want to explore and let them learn how to navigate and experience activities on their own.
Toddler Town is for children ages 0-2 and their caregivers.
At the water tables, we see young scientists in action. Using water and various props as their tools, children experiment with physics, engineering, material science, and fluid dynamics as they develop and test their ideas about the way water moves. Touching, pouring, moving, and even splashing reveals the unique properties of water and encourages experimentation.
In the Studio, children are encouraged to participate in a wide variety of activities and workshops that help them learn to think creatively, problem-solve, express themselves, and collaborate. The flexibility of this space makes it the perfect environment for children to build confidence in a variety of skills and discover that playing can be learning!
Children get the green light to be loud, be silly, and to celebrate their imagination in Harriett’s KidsTown Theatre. Drama, music, and movement are known to improve reading comprehension as well as both verbal and nonverbal communication.
The world is full of things just waiting to be built and discovered. Explore It! represents a collection of those things, with an emphasis on open-ended activities designed for a new and unique experience with each visit. Whether children are exploring cause-and-effect or constructing their own tower as part of an explorative building exercise, they are exposed to an abundance of interactives that boost their social, physical, and cognitive skills.
AdventHealth for Children
City of Orlando • Dr. Phillips Charities • Florida Division of Cultural Affairs • Orange County Arts and Cultural Affairs • The Isaacs Family
Embrace Families • Harriett’s Charitable Trust • Event Network • Margret A. Cargill Foundation • PNC Bank • Publix Supermarket Charities • The James M. Cox Foundation • The Martin Andersen – Gracia Andersen Foundation
Art and Phyllis Grindle Foundation • Lucy DiPasqua • Finfrock • Virginia and Robert Finfrock • Dennis and Karen Lind • BG Stephen M. Seay, USA (Ret) and Seay Business Solutions, LLC • Paula Stuart • The Chesley G. Magruder Foundation, Inc. • The Hearst Foundations • Keri and Luke Widmer
A. Friends’ Foundation • Aland Family • Jeff and Faith Buhler • Michel and Lisa Champagne • Sue and Jim Cross • Catriona and Mike Harris • Samual and Heather Miller • JoAnn and Rich Newman • William J. Slot, Jr. • Scott H. Wilson • Ying Family Foundation • Dennis Nolte and Rebecca York
Choose the package that works best for you, then customize your event with awesome add-ons and themed programming.
ALL birthday party packages include:
Please note: A $100 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking. The remaining balance is due once details are confirmed with the Birthday Coordinator the week of the party. The host is responsible for any additional guest charges that may occur the day of the party.
Come celebrate with us! Here’s what a recent party guest had to say:
“The party was excellent! The staff made everything so easy. Everything was ready on time, the decorations and details were great. It made my day so easy and I really got to be present for my son's big day.”
Any birthday party can be customized with add-ons like pizzas, sandwich platters, fruit trays and much more.
Download the full menu of add-ons, and please contact the Birthday Coordinator to purchase any of these items in advance.
To book your birthday party, please fill out the Birthday Reservation Form below.
Our Reservations Department will contact you after the form is complete. If you have any questions, you can contact our Reservations Department at 407.514.2112 (8:00 am – 5:00 pm, M–F).
Birthday guests will engage in fun science activities and can choose room decoration from the following themes:
Orlando Science Center hosts birthday parties every Saturday and Sunday except major holidays. Party Times are 10:30 am - 12:00 pm, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm, 2:30 - 4:00 pm, and 3:00 - 4:30 pm. All party guests have access to the Science Center’s exhibits and theaters during our operating hours on the day of your party.
Anyone in the party room during the party is counted as a guest, other than the birthday child and their caregivers (limit two). Guests who are Science Center members are also included in the guest count. Guests who are under the age of 2 will not be included in the guest count.
When your guests arrive, they can tell the parking attendant that they are birthday party guests and the parking fee will be waived. Guests should proceed to the lobby and then look for the green birthday party signs. The signs will direct guests to the Club House, located on Level 1, to check in for the birthday party.
Guests have admission to the Orlando Science Center and can arrive before the party time. Guests should go to the Club House on Level 1 to receive their admission wristbands and drop off any gifts or other party items.
Orlando Science Center provides and sets up decorations that will correspond with your party theme, as well as paper products and tablecloths.
Please note that balloons of any type are not permitted in the Orlando Science Center and cannot be used as part of any decorations within the building.
A half-sheet single layer cake, vanilla ice cream, three (3) large pizzas, lemonade, and water are included with all party packages. You may add on other food items such as additional pizzas, sandwich platters, fruit trays, and more by selecting items from our approved vendor menu.
Outside food and drink is not permitted. Food allergies will be accommodated; please work with the Birthday Manager directly after making your reservation.
A $100 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking. The remaining balance is due once details are confirmed with the Birthday Coordinator the week of the party. The host is responsible for any additional guest charges that may occur the day of the party.
If you need to reschedule your party, please contact Reservations at 407.514.2112. Orlando Science Center can transfer the $100 deposit to another date if one is available, up to 2 times. Parties cancelled after confirmation email has been sent will forfeit $100 non-refundable booking deposit.
Late party arrivals risk a compromised time schedule. No refunds are available for late arrivals. A party will be considered cancelled if the Birthday family does not arrive within 30 minutes of the designated party time.
Cancellations made less than 48 hours prior to the Birthday Party date will be responsible for total party costs.
Due to the ever-changing nature of our museum, some of our exhibits (i.e. DinoDigs, Our Planet, etc.) may not be available at certain times/days. Please check our calendar for the most up to date information about our exhibits and showtimes for the day of your party at: osc.org/calendar
To learn more about the homeschool program, please contact the Reservations Department at 407.514.2112 or email classes@osc.org.
Students 12 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Grades K-2: Space Explorers
Are you ready to solve the problem of the future? Work with a team of fellow aerospace engineers to see if you can design and create a protype ship, capable of helping aid in the removal of pesky space junk!
Grades 3-5: Exploring Mars
Are we ready to live on Mars? Is Mars ready to be our home? Combine your knowledge about space, earth science, and engineering to learn how NASA scientists study Mars and other planets. Students will learn about the characteristics of the inner and outer planets, solar energy, aerospace engineering, and astrobiology to solve this real-world puzzle.
Grades 6-8: Destination STEM: Egg Drop
Scientists and engineers designed the Mars Rover to fall from the planet’s orbit safely to its surface. Can you design and build a rover package for an egg that will survive Earth's gravitational pull?
Grades K-2: Forces of Nature
Our planet is constantly changing as a result of the many forces of nature. You will discover how the Sun affects these forces. Delve into a vicious volcano, explore erosion, and engineer wind-powered objects.
Grades 3-5: Hurricane Hazards: Protect this House!
Florida is subject to seasonal hurricanes that threaten to upend our daily lives. Work together to engineer solutions, preventions, and/or other responses to reduce the hazards posed by these strong storms.
Grades 6-8: Environmental Survey
Help conservationists reintroduce native species to their habitat by coding a robot to survey the land.
Grades K-2: Mini Builders
Can we build it? Yes, we can! Put your creativity to the test as you engineer a windmill and a sail to power a car using the renewable energy source of wind. Help create a cleaner and greener future!
Grades 3-5: Solar Fair Ride Challenge
Orlando is known for its rides and sunny weather. In this challenge you can learn all about renewable energy before putting your knowledge to the test and engineering a fair ride that runs on solar power!
Grades 6-8: Wind Turbines
Ever wanted to harness the power of the elements around you? In this challenge, you'll be able to explore renewable energy before becoming an environmental engineer. Your goal? Create a turbine that can transform wind into energy that can power a light bulb!
Grades K-2: Curious Chemist
Are you curious about chemistry? Discover a new world that's all around you as we experiment and learn all about matter and reactions!
Grades 3-5: Rockin’ Reactions
Discover the rockin’ world of chemical reactions! From common baking soda to the not so common phenol red, we’ll explore the properties of various chemicals and compounds in order to see how they react with one another.
Grades 6-8: Chemistry Quest
Are you intrigued by the mysteries of chemistry? Embark on a quest for answers as you design and create an experiment to identify properties of unidentified chemicals.
The homeschool program runs from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Student & Caregiver Pair (Member) – $38
Student & Caregiver Pair (General Public) – $42
Additional Student – $19
Additional Adult – $19
Student Only (Member) – $21
Student Only (General Public) – $25
Student & Caregiver Pair (Member) – $44
Student & Caregiver Pair (General Public) – $49
