Discovery Room

About

We have childhood discovery down to a science.

The Discovery Room has new features and experiences! Research shows that children grow socially, academically, and emotionally in play-based settings and the Discovery Room is a great place for you and your budding young scientist to immerse yourselves in playful exploration. Come and learn with us!

Ages: 6 months to 6 Years

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There’s even more for young scientists.

Preschool Science Series

Preschool Science Series is a program to immerse early learners in playful learning and exploration.

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Science Storytime

We invite our youngest visitors, along with their friends and families, to join us at the Energy Stage for Science Story Time. Enjoy an interactive read-aloud of a science-themed picture book, followed by a short demonstration or discussion connected to the book’s main concepts.

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Purchasing Discovery Room tickets helps support STEAM and educational programs at the Saint Louis Science Center.

 

Session Pricing

This is a paid experience.

Ages

Price
Members *Free
Ages 0 – 11 Months *Free
Ages 1 and up $6.00
Military **$5.00

Adults do need a ticket. At least one adult must participate with every 4 children’s ticket purchased. Children may not be left unattended in the Discovery Room without an adult.

*Free tickets for members. You can get your tickets at the box office, tickets are required for members, they are free.

**Military discounts cannot be applied online, tickets must be purchased at the box office.

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Upcoming Sessions

Fri. Apr 19
Sat. Apr 20
Sun. Apr 21
Mon. Apr 22
Sat. Apr 27
Sun. Apr 28
Mon. Apr 29

Friday, April 19

Discovery Room
2:30 pm

Saturday, April 20

Discovery Room
10:00 am
11:30 am
1:00 pm
2:30 pm

Sunday, April 21

Discovery Room
11:30 am
1:00 pm
2:30 pm

Monday, April 22

Discovery Room
10:00 am
11:30 am
1:00 pm

Saturday, April 27

Discovery Room
10:00 am
11:30 am
1:00 pm
2:30 pm

Sunday, April 28

Discovery Room
11:30 am
1:00 pm
2:30 pm

Monday, April 29

Discovery Room
10:00 am
11:30 am
1:00 pm

The Discovery Room is a self-guided hands-on early childhood environment where children and their adults learn and play together. The exhibits, toys and activities are designed to encourage inquiry and exploration of beginning science, math, and engineering concepts.

  • Sensory play
  • Painting on the STEAM easel
  • Saltwater aquarium observation

  • Rocket ship with slide
  • Building

  • Dramatic play
  • Crawler corner for infants

Location

The Discovery Room is located on the 2nd floor of the main 5050 Oakland Building. Access is available through the main entrance, then up the stairs in the main lobby to the second floor, turn to your left and go passed Mission:Mars and Makerspace.

Membership
Members get discounts for their young scientists!

Do you have a little scientist? Become a Science Center member and get discounted tickets to events in the Discovery Room, as well as get a full year of additional members-only benefits.

Plus, members help support the Science Center and our mission to make science learning open to everyone.

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Accessibility

The Discovery Room is accessible to visitors with disabilities, as well as visitors with strollers, scooters, and walkers. Elevators and ramps serve all public areas.

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