An Intellectual Playground for Curious Minds Finding a destination that manages to be both profoundly educational and genuinely captivating for children is rare, yet the Orlando Science Center, featured in image_2.png, achieves this balance with remarkable success. It is an ideal environment to dedicate an entire day to exploration, offering a depth of engagement that holds the attention of young minds while remaining intellectually stimulating. The facility's approach to hands-on exhibits is sophisticated and well-structured, fostering a genuine interest in scientific inquiry. From the intricacies of the planetarium shows to the immersive nature of the giant-screen and 3-D films, every element of the museum is curated to facilitate active learning. It is an impressive example of how to make complex subjects accessible and exciting for a broad audience. For any family seeking an environment where curiosity is not just encouraged but actively facilitated, this center stands out as a highly rewarding experience. read more

This has to be the best science museums in Florida. I became a member of the Orlando science center over Christmas break because we had so much fun on our first visit and now I get emails all the time about fun new events going on at the museum. One of them happened to be the mess fest that was going on this past weekend. So we decided to head out to Orlando and let me tell you it was so much fun!! They transformed one of their rooms into a fun place for the kids to get messy. You were catapulting scrunchie balls covered in paint onto a canvas sheet. There was another area where they were doing little bottle rockets with paint and Alka-Seltzer. That my kids absolutely LOVED. They also had scribble bots, a raffle painting for canvas paintings but that's not all because they had other stuff going on different floors. We got to make our own slime and we even got to go outside and watch them use liquid nitrogen to cause a bubbly explosion that the kids got to play afterwards. This was a 10 out of 10 experience. read more

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Great visit with my daughters! Easy parking garage access straight into the second floor (paid). Tickets run about $25-$28, with discounts for kids and free under 2. Lots for kids to do--hands-on exhibits, crafts, and presentations across four floors. A bit crowded even on a Monday, but still easy to navigate. Bonus: the first-floor restaurant was surprisingly good--$6.99 bowl was totally worth it! read more

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There Orlando Science Center had an adults only event last night from 8-11:30p where we could enjoy various fun, entertaining presentations such as a mirror maze, a gif creator, paper airplane launcher and trivia events. They had drinks and some snacking foods and sweets on sale as well. The viewing of the night sky via telescope was one of the events listed but it was not available which was a bit disheartening but we still got to do lots of other fun things. It was nice seeing the aquatic area which is normally closed for the other events I've visited the OSC for, the fish were lovely. read more

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Visited for Memorial Day, kids had the best time, we stayed until closing! From 20am to 5pm, endless activities, kids didn't want to leave! Great for both my 3yo and 5yp, even the grandparents loved it.combination of animals, aquarium, museum, science, dj issue area, planet areas shows! An entire play area, the list just goes on and on! Cannot recommend enough! read more

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I went last month for the food and science event which was so much fun at night to enjoy it for an adults only event! Lots of yummy food to try and there are 3 floors to explore too! This event does come with free parking so that's a nice perk. read more

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I absolutely love this place. I've been here for quite a few events including a couple of whiskey festivals and a yelp event. All of the floors are spacious but full of interesting exhibits. It is clean and it is always easy to find a bathroom. I especially enjoyed the dinosaur area. read more

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Good museum for kids, but going as an adult I found that there was less for me to do than at my local science museum in Boston. They had a couple things, like activities in the Hive and free movies so those were good. I enjoyed the wood burning class it was very hands on and enjoyable. read more

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Took my son to OSC for the first time to see the Dinos in Lights for the holidays and we had an absolute blast. This was such a fun family outing that I've been dreaming about for years. I'm glad my son is finally old enough to start enjoying all the fun activities and exhibits at the science center. The Dinos in Lights show happens every 30 minutes and it was so cool to see them all lit up. He loved the excavation/dig pit and just being able to run free all over the place. We really enjoyed the toddler soft play area and the water tables. We hung out in the Kidstown Theatre for a bit where he loved dancing on the stage with other kids. There are so many interactive elements for children (and adults, too). I love that the exhibits rotate and there's always something new happening. I also appreciate that they have a little cafe for lunch as well as a coffee counter. We spent about 3 hours total and we could have done more, but we're looking forward to many more visits. I'm sure a membership is in our future. read more

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I've been to a ton of children's museums in most cities I travel to, and this museum was WOW. First, it's huge. Every room was exciting and fun. My son would run from one room to another, and it seemed like every room was bigger and better than the last. This museum is like an indoor playground, water room, aquarium, mini zoo, space exploration, and dinosaur space all in one! My favorite spot was the builder area where we played with little rollercoaster tracks. What a great place. They thought of everything. read more

If you haven't been to one of the Orlando Science Center's 21+ events, you're seriously missing out. These nights are the perfect mix of fun, learning, and socializing -- think science experiments meets nightlife vibes. You get to explore the exhibits without the usual daytime crowds, grab a drink, and actually take your time diving into hands-on activities and cool demonstrations. It's such a refreshing way to spend an evening with other adults who are there to have fun and learn something new. Every themed event I've been to (especially their Halloween one!) has been creative, well-organized, and full of energy -- from crime scene setups to interactive science displays and photo-worthy backdrops under the dinos. Whether you're going with friends or on a date, OSC After Dark events are a must-do for locals and visitors alike. It's proof that science isn't just for kids -- it's for anyone who loves a good time with a smart twist! read more

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Went for an event that was held at the science center I'll say that there's always something magical don't do at the science center whether it's an event or just a Sunday exploring all the exhibits if you're able to learn so much with hands-on experience 10 out of 10 read more

My goodness, I felt scammed when I went here because the only reason I did was because of several reviews saying it's for adults too - not a kid-centric museum. But that was total bullshit, because it was 75% kids and 25% adults. Kids touching everything, running, screaming, etc. All the exhibits looked catered to kids, too - very rudimentary things like sensory learning and random basic motor skill stuff. Also, an entire area dedicated to making kids roleplay as a spy - filler since they don't have anything else to put there. The museum is also way smaller than I thought it'd be. Maybe I'm spoiled because the museums back home are bigger, and the last ones I visited were in Chicago. I didn't even really take a picture of anything because there was nothing interesting to take pictures of except that T-Rex and the cypress tree in the middle. So many things are hands-on, which basically means thousands of kids have touched or slobbered on the exhibits every day. People don't know how to tame their kids here. For the amount of kids and touching going on, no one was sanitizing or wiping anything. After looking through what they offer, the exhibits are definitely simplified for child education and I absolutely do not enjoy this as an adult. I went on a Sunday, so maybe there are less kids here on a weekday? Even so, I wasn't too interested in anything. I guess it's only for locals because you have to be satisfied with it if you live here. read more

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I enjoyed visiting the Orlando Science Center on a regular day, but it was even more exceptional during the Yelp event! There was a wide variety of vendors to choose from and the event was very well organized. I will aim to attend every year! read more

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The food was amazing so many interesting drinks and small plates to try. I didn't get there and with enough time to try everything unfortunately but I did make it and it was an amazing time and I met a lot of really interesting people. At this year's yelp event.!! look forward to next year!!!! read more

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Hi everyone, I had a great time today at the Orlando science center. The museum is many interesting exhibits for kids and adults. There are four levels. They also have a movie theater with 3-D movies that is free with the ticket purchase. read more

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An entire days worth of engaging and fun stuff to do, perfect for kids of all ages but some of the most fun our toddler has ever had anywhere. You can tell the purpose of this place is to make science fun for kids and they accomplish that in a huge way! There are water play areas, the dinosaur area has a place where kids can dig around in "soil" for fossils and bones with shovels and brushes, and a really cool life exhibits with nice aquariums and a South American habitat with monkeys, parrots, and even a SLOTH! They're always putting new stuff out and changing things up. An annual pass if your local makes it worth it if you go more than 3 times in a year and if you're from out of town, a one day visit at full price is well worth it, especially if your kids are smaller and you want something to do indoors. My favorite part is that they have affordable entry for families part of different programs ($5 admission if you have EBT!) making it accessible for everyone! read more

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I stopped in to check out the Orlando Science Center as Bank of America card holders are offered free museum weekend at the beginning of the month. I knew since it's summer it would be packed with kids but wow, so much was going on for a Saturday. From birthday parties to people just checking out the exhibits - it's definitely a kid friendly place. I hopped around to different floors that had a Marvel themed exhibit through the fall to a cool weather exhibit which made me feel like a kid. Everything was educational and hands on which was amazing. They even had live demonstration shows and short film viewings throughout the day. I really like the flow of the science center and it had something for everyone. At the bottom or first floor, that's where you get to see the live animals! From gators, turtles, burrowing owls, and fish - I was mesmerized. They did have an area where you can touch stingrays like SeaWorld and the kids loved that. I would say you can get caught and spend a few hours here if you come with kids or the whole family. I am grateful that I was able to experience this science center as it was provided a learning experience and an understanding of science. read more

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The Orlando science center is an absolute cornerstone of parenting in the city beautiful. 4 floors of curated fun for pre-k and up. Arts and crafts? Check. Fun run around play zones? Check. Educational opportunities? Check. I use this place for play dates, weekend lulls, and air conditioned playground space. My kids can engage with staff or other children about space, animals, and physics. Some weekends have special events and guests. Reps from NASA explained missile launch and air resistance well enough that my 4yo could explain it the next Monday to his class. 10/10. Become a member and live it up. read more

I absolutely love coming here both as an adult & also bringing children along. The best way to learn is by doing hands on experiences. All the employees are super helpful and excited to get the kids involved "hands on". My fave exhibit is seeing all the Dino bones. It's also quite fun to be an archeologist for a day and sit for some Dino bones. There are passes available if you'd like to be a frequent flyer. There are also many different packages available for a bargain if you want to go with a large group or school field trip. Show this place some love. It's quite a local gem that we're so lucky to have. read more

I wanted to be intentional about adding education to our fun on this vacation. We spent almost an entire day at the Orlando science center and it was a highlight of our trip! We went on a weekday and had no problem finding a parking space in the attached garage. I know they sale tickets on their website, but we went to the ticket counter instead. It was early so there was no wait there either. Once inside, we took the elevator down to see the animals. It was perfect timing to catch an interactive session with a python. Super cool!! We did just about every activity offered. There was a movie, a lab where you could do experiments, a touch tank with some aquatic species, dinosaur fossils and a cool Robotics and physics area. I packed some snacks and juice boxes, so we did not stop by the Cafe. There we family bathrooms on each floor, which I really appreciate! I will say that as the day went on and the crowd increased, the only downside was that there was a wait for the elevator. Other than that, this was an ideal way to spend a day in Orlando, learning and engaging in creative activities. read more

Amazing experience for the Unveiled bridal show today!! Free tickets and came with my two best friends. This was a reputable expo, a different one I went to was full of timeshares and felt scam-y. I knew coming here were all trusted vendors with the Science Center, so that made me feel even better walking in. They had almost every need in vendors available, I really appreciated that they had more than one option for some categories. The samples from the vendors were tasty and we appreciated the complimentary wine/champagne upon entry. It wasn't overly full, giving us good opportunity to connect with the vendors. I had an amazing time and appreciate the organization of the event!! read more

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We have been members here since my oldest was 1 and he's now 6. It's 1000% worth it to get the family membership! There is so much for young children to do and I'm so excited for them to discover the third floor as they get a little older. We have been so many times and they haven't gotten tired of it at all. When we go I try to always be there for lunch, the bowls are delicious and they have fountain cheerwine! The newer aquarium and rainforest areas are so fun - my baby loves the aquarium. I really wish they were open on Wednesdays during the school year since Orange County public schools get out early on Wednesdays. They have one exhibit that rotates every quarter which keeps it fresh for the kids and for me, though sometimes it's great for littles and sometimes it has nothing for them. Their passport program is also amazing, we have visited many cool museums around the country with it. We will be keeping our membership for many more years! read more

Went to a Yelp Flora and Fables event here. Great venue. Can't wait to go back to see the exhibits. read more

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Please do the annual yelp event. It is so worth it and definitely brought the vibes. The vendors are always top tier and I go every year. I recommend starting at the top level. read more

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Our toddler absolutely loved this place! Lots to see and explore. Got to dig for dinos, meet some fish, play in the water, work at the farmers market, dance on the stage, learn about gravity and so much more! The tickets felt a little expensive ($80 for two adults and one kid), but ultimately we had a great time and I recommend it for an interactive day out. They also offer easy and affordable parking garage across the street, connected by a pedway on floor 2 read more

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I had a great time visiting the Orlando Science Center. I would like to point out that parking can be challenging if you want to avoid paying. There are free parking around the park next to the parking building, but most of the time is full. The science center had a lot of interactive alternatives starting with a game area that mix fun and knowledge. It also has a exhibit where you can see monkeys, birds, and other tropical animals going around. I was surprised to see that they even have a small area where baby alligator are shown. There is also staff that explain some interesting topics of them. They also have a exhibit with dinosaur that were decorated with lights for the Christmas holidays and a light show! A lot of fun! read more

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This was a a super cool place. We bought tickets online. There were various floors of fun. From dinosaur fossils to stem experiments. There was something for everyone of all ages. We were there about two hours and could've stayed longer but we had lunch reservations elsewhere. However the wristband allows for reentry. read more

This is the best place in central florida for thr 4 and under crowd. I'm sure it works for all ages, but my 3 year old spent 6 hours there and wasn't bored once. He coulda down more, but Dad was exhausted. Highly recommend. This will be on our future to do list for our bi-annual orlando trips. read more

A glass bridge takes you across from the parking lot to theentrance. They were quick letting everyone in. There are four floors to explore, something for everyone. Life has animals such as alligators, Turtles, monkeys, birds, sloth, fish acouti, etc. The games are a lot of fun and educational. The Dinosaurs are impressive. They're lit up for the holidays. Definitely worth taking the whole family. read more

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Great educational place. I went to the Halloween event, which had great music, drinks and food. The only downside is that the drinks and food had really long lines. There is an arcade that was fun as well! read more

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I've been going here since I was a kid, it's one of my favorite spots in all of Orlando. The surrounding area and art museum nearby, the atmosphere of the lake and open Fields. And in the middle, the OSC! 6 STORIES! Outside areas on the 4th floor, and bottom 3 floors are filled with science adventures and showcases that any age can enjoy and appreciate, or even learn from! Hands on exhibits, and great shows! Perfect for any science lover. The middle of the building is hollow and there's even an area for small turtles, baby alligators, and other reptiles roam. read more

I grew up going to the Orlando Science Center as a kid and now I get to enjoy taking my niece there! The new additions and renovations are amazing! We came today with the goal of visiting all the new animals! We saw tortoises, owls, saltwater and freshwater aquariums, monkeys, a sloth, birds, and more! They have education stations and lots of helpful staff members to explain everything. We especially loved the touch tank and the rainforest section. This is a great place to visit for kids friendly activities and educational experiences! read more

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I've been taking my son here ever since he was a baby. He's 12 now and still finds it interesting. I love how they are constantly changing up their exhibits. They added a new animals exhibit and mini aquarium type exhibit. The planetarium is really cool. I love how they have a few activities just for the older kids. We have a membership bc it's great when it's a rainy day or have a day off school. I just love how they have so many thing to do for babies all the way up to middle school age. They have some really cool events for adults as well! read more

We didn't want to go to Disney so we decided to visit this center. The kids had a blast! There was a dinosaur area where you can learn and see the fossils and a digging area where you can play and dig for fossils (super cute) A town area to learn about the process of fruits which was so cute and hands on. Usually other spots have just a play area town. This was educational and fun. They had 4 levels of different things to learn and interact with. A climbing structure for kids to roam. There was also a water structure and a rain vest, which I thought was very necessary. There was also a lab room and different shows and movies. read more

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I had not been here since I was a little girl and few lovely memories hold up over time like the Science Center! Somehow they have managed to keep up with science and culture while still keeping that mysterious air of wonder that captured my attention on the field trips of my youth. Can't wait to take my little girl. read more

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The Orlando Science Center's annual fundraiser for local yelpers was truly out of the world entertainment. I had no trouble parking or checking into this unique event, and I was so pleased not to have missed it. The entire occasion was well organized. Decorations and atmosphere were impressive for the theme and historical background. Everyone was very welcoming, and though it was my first time for such an elaborate experience, everywhere I looked throughout the 4 floors, I reveled in the variety of impressive food and beverages, costumes and wearing apparel, friendly people and the generosity of the participating businesses and activities available. I felt lucky to enter early before lines lengthened and items disappeared. read more

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It was so well organized. The venders were helpful and polite. The food and drinks were so varied and delicious. Every one was so friendly and accommodating. Most of the outfits were incredible and beautiful. If one didn't have a fantastic time shame on you. read more

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This is one of my favorite indoor places to bring my three year old son. We have been coming since he was 6 months old. There is so much to do, even just spending a few hours here tuckers him out really good. There is a great variety of hands-on activities to help kids learn and have fun doing it. He loves to try everything and figure out how things work. The kids area especially has a great variety of age-appropriate activities to get the wiggles out and teach at the same time. The climbing gym, dance theater, orange grove, and dinosaur dig are some of our personal favorite. They keep it very clean which is a plus, and there are plenty of water stations and bathrooms located throughout. read more

Lots of engaging learning opportunities for kids of all ages. It only takes about three hours to see everything, so it's a great break from the outside Florida heat without spending a whole day inside. There is a new Life exhibit on the first floor that offers an ocean touch tank and walk through rainforest. Your best bet to avoid crowds is to go early and avoid summer and school breaks. read more

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