Mess Fest

Learn 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!

Mess Fest

Learn 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!

Dinos In Lights Holiday Show – Playing through January 9

Add some sparkle to the holiday season and see some of your favorite creatures from the Cretaceous in a whole new light with Dinos In Lights at Orlando Science Center! Join Stan the T. rex and his fossil friends in DinoDigs as they show off their twinkling talent in a festive display of music and light.

Each family-friendly show will begin every half hour and runs for four minutes, concluding with a wintry surprise. Be sure to see it multiple times on your visit as the experience is different from every angle. Please arrive several minutes before your preferred showtime as the doors will be closed during the performance.

Dinos In Lights Holiday Show – Playing through January 9

Add some sparkle to the holiday season and see some of your favorite creatures from the Cretaceous in a whole new light with Dinos In Lights at Orlando Science Center! Join Stan the T. rex and his fossil friends in DinoDigs as they show off their twinkling talent in a festive display of music and light.

Each family-friendly show will begin every half hour and runs for four minutes, concluding with a wintry surprise. Be sure to see it multiple times on your visit as the experience is different from every angle. Please arrive several minutes before your preferred showtime as the doors will be closed during the performance.

Dinos In Lights Holiday Show – Playing through January 9

Add some sparkle to the holiday season and see some of your favorite creatures from the Cretaceous in a whole new light with Dinos In Lights at Orlando Science Center! Join Stan the T. rex and his fossil friends in DinoDigs as they show off their twinkling talent in a festive display of music and light.

Each family-friendly show will begin every half hour and runs for four minutes, concluding with a wintry surprise. Be sure to see it multiple times on your visit as the experience is different from every angle. Please arrive several minutes before your preferred showtime as the doors will be closed during the performance.

Dinos In Lights Holiday Show – Playing through January 9

Add some sparkle to the holiday season and see some of your favorite creatures from the Cretaceous in a whole new light with Dinos In Lights at Orlando Science Center! Join Stan the T. rex and his fossil friends in DinoDigs as they show off their twinkling talent in a festive display of music and light.

Each family-friendly show will begin every half hour and runs for four minutes, concluding with a wintry surprise. Be sure to see it multiple times on your visit as the experience is different from every angle. Please arrive several minutes before your preferred showtime as the doors will be closed during the performance.

Dinos In Lights Holiday Show – Playing through January 9

Add some sparkle to the holiday season and see some of your favorite creatures from the Cretaceous in a whole new light with Dinos In Lights at Orlando Science Center! Join Stan the T. rex and his fossil friends in DinoDigs as they show off their twinkling talent in a festive display of music and light.

Each family-friendly show will begin every half hour and runs for four minutes, concluding with a wintry surprise. Be sure to see it multiple times on your visit as the experience is different from every angle. Please arrive several minutes before your preferred showtime as the doors will be closed during the performance.

Dinos In Lights Holiday Show – Playing through January 9

Add some sparkle to the holiday season and see some of your favorite creatures from the Cretaceous in a whole new light with Dinos In Lights at Orlando Science Center! Join Stan the T. rex and his fossil friends in DinoDigs as they show off their twinkling talent in a festive display of music and light.

Each family-friendly show will begin every half hour and runs for four minutes, concluding with a wintry surprise. Be sure to see it multiple times on your visit as the experience is different from every angle. Please arrive several minutes before your preferred showtime as the doors will be closed during the performance.

Dinos In Lights Holiday Show – Playing through January 9

Add some sparkle to the holiday season and see some of your favorite creatures from the Cretaceous in a whole new light with Dinos In Lights at Orlando Science Center! Join Stan the T. rex and his fossil friends in DinoDigs as they show off their twinkling talent in a festive display of music and light.

Each family-friendly show will begin every half hour and runs for four minutes, concluding with a wintry surprise. Be sure to see it multiple times on your visit as the experience is different from every angle. Please arrive several minutes before your preferred showtime as the doors will be closed during the performance.

Enjoy a COOL Summer of Science at Orlando Science Center

With four floors of air-conditioned exhibits, live shows, and more, spend your summer doing science!

Times, tickets, details, and more! 
  • Orlando Science Center will be open 7 days a week from May 29 - August 8 including Memorial Day and the 4th of July
  • Daily hours of operation are 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
  • Ticket may be purchased online in advance or on-site upon arrival

Brand New Exhibits

Caregivers and children interacting with Dogs! A Science Tail exhibit.

Dogs! A Science Tail presented by Orlando Health

Level 2

From service dogs who help their humans better function in the world around us, to the super sniffers who help researchers and rescue teams save lives, dogs aren’t just our friends and pets, they have paws-itively changed the world as we know it!

With more than a dozen interactive exhibit pieces, visitors can learn first-hand what makes this unique bond between us and our canine companions one of the most successful interspecies partnerships of all time.

A woman and two young girls stroll through an art gallery

Fusion: A STEAM Gallery

Level 3

HERSTORY! on display from May 13 – July 11, 2023 is an introspective of topics through the eyes of fifteen artists celebrating the Creative Spirit of Women in Visual Arts. Exhibition curated by Marilyn Cortes-Lovato and Tre Harris.


Timed Experiences

Audience in a movie theater

Larger-Than-Life Theaters 

The domed giant-screen Dr. Phillips CineDome and high-definition Digital Adventure Theater both offer educational films daily, and all films are included with general admission.
 
Cool Science live show with liquid nitrogen demonstration super cooling Peeps in a beaker.

COOL Science Shows

From to StoryTime to some literally cool liquid nitrogen demonstrations, check the daily schedule to see all of the exciting live science programming!

Feed Your Mind

Take a break and take a bite with Food Heroes! 

Built and designed to complement the new 4Roots Cafe, this exhibit explores the complexities of our food system and how we can make it more sustainable and healthier for everyone.

Mark Your Calendars

Don't miss these exciting upcoming events:

  • Learn the skills you need to feel empowered to create! Whether you’re a professional maker or exploring a new hobby, everyone has something exciting to learn during Make Fest June 17 & 18!
  • There’s no age limit on curiosity! 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 everything the Science Center has to offer - without the kids! Join us June 10 & August 26!
  • 3...2...1.... we're launching Astro Fest July 15 & 16! 
    From the moons of Endor to the moons of Jupiter, join us as we explore the science behind our favorite science fiction with hands-on astronomy and engineering challenges, the science of rockets, and more! 
Guests enjoying The Hive A Makerspace