What’s Happening in Orlando Science Center

What’s Happening in Orlando Science Center 

 

If you are looking for a different kind of thrill or adventure, check out what’s happening in Orlando Science Center. There are many things to do here that could make learning and discovering fun and entertaining.

Within the walls of this 5-level science center located in Loch Haven Park in Orlando is a fun and interactive learning and discovery experience with hundreds of exhibits, labs, programs, and big screen films.

The Orlando Science Center provides fun and interesting opportunities for learning even outside its walls with field trips, outreach programs, and family science nights at schools and community centers.

Designed to meet national, state and local science and math curricula, the Orlando Science Center is also based on constructivist learning theory. All of the exhibits in the Science Center correlate with Florida’s Sunshine State Standards and National Science Standards

The Orlando Science Center’s facilities were designed and built by traditional museum exhibit designers and fabricators in collaboration with theme park designers and fabricators to provide guests with hands-on and interactive learning and discovery experiences.

Facilities:

• 300-seat Dr. Phillips CineDome for giant screen films and planetarium shows
• Crosby Observatory which has the state’s largest refractor telescope (accessible to the public)
• 226-seat Digital Adventure Theater for science demonstrations, live performances, and 2D and 3D digital presentations
• cafe and store

Orlando Science Center Exhibits:

Traveling Exhibits

Experience some of the most exciting traveling exhibits in the world only at the Orlando Science Center. These travel exhibits are usually in town for only a short period of time, so make sure to catch them!

Exhibit Halls

Aside from the traveling exhibits, the Orlando Science Center is also known for its regular exhibits that give hands-on and interactive learning experiences to guests. 

NatureWorks lets you experience the world’s most fascinating reptiles up close and personal. DinoDigs will bring you back to the prehistoric age and discover how the dynamic forces and systems shaped our Earth. Our Planet, Our Universe lets you explore other planets in our solar system. Science Park helps you explore concepts like electricity, soundwaves, magnetism, lasers, and nature’s forces. Kids Town is an exploratory section of the Science Center completely dedicated to kids. 

Science Live! Programs

Whether it’s a show in the theater or a hands-on interactive experience at the observatory, the Science Live! programs are designed to bring the exhibits to life. 

Science Stations

Science Stations are located all throughout the facility and are a cross between the exhibits and live programs. Science Stations are exhibits that give guests an in depth look at their subjects in an entertaining way that brings the exhibits to life.

Crosby Observatory

The Crosby Observatory sits atop the Orlando Science Center and is home to Florida's largest refractor telescope that is accessible to the public. This custom-built telescope in one of a kind and is available at particular times for solar and night sky viewing.

Admission Prices:

Florida teachers get free admission as long as they present valid school credentials. Admission fee includes Mummies of the World Blockbuster Exhibit.

Weddings at the Science Center

If you want to have a unique and memorable venue for your wedding, the Orlando Science Center is available for ceremonies and receptions! 

You and your partner could choose from a variety of indoor and outdoor settings for the perfect backdrop for exchanging vows. Each level of the Orlando Science Center is built around a circular rotunda featuring several interactive science exhibits and entertainment. What could be more romantic and unique than saying “I do” with the Orlando sunset in the background in a breezy lakefront setting? You and your guests will surely find that a celebration shared with dinosaurs and stargazing in the Orlando Science Center is truly memorable and unique.

Wedding coordinators are available in the Science Center to help you in every step of the planning and they will take care of every detail to ensure that your wedding will be memorable. 

Wedding Coordination Includes:

• On-site Coordinator to assist with planning
• Ceremony rehearsal for wedding party the week prior to your wedding
• Complimentary garage parking with covered access into the building
• Bridal suite for bridal party to use prior to wedding ceremony/ reception
• Flexible room configuration to suit large or small groups
• Secure wi-fi connection throughout the entire building
• Staff to set-up and breakdown

Events Happening in Orlando Science Center this August:

Orlando Nerd Fest

August 8, 2015 - 10AM-1AM

August 9, 2015 - 10AM-10PM

Calling all nerds and those interested in nerd culture and music, the Orlando Science Center will be hosting the Orlando Nerd Fest on August 8-9, 2015. This is an annual event is open for everyone interested in nerd-related music, including Nerdcore, Anime, J-Pop, K-Pop, LMNOP-Pop, VGM, Chiptune, Steampunk, Comedy, etc.

The nerd in you will enjoy live performances and artwork displays, Sci Fi, Fantasy, video games, and more! Tickets to the Orlando Nerd Fest includes admission to the event and to the Mummies of the World exhibit. Proceeds from tickets sales will help Orlando Science Center’s mission to inspire science learning for life.

For tickets and more details on Orlando Nerd Fest, visit their website at www.orlandonerdfest.com.

23rd Annual Track Shack’s Celebration of Running 5K

August 15, 2015, 7:30AM

The Annual Celebration of Running 5K presented by the Track Shack Foundation and Florida Hospital will be held across from the Orlando Science Center at Orlando Cultural Park.

Participants can walk or run the 3.1-mile course located throughout the outskirts of downtown Orlando. Participants will receive a commemorative T-shirt, a finisher’s medal, ice-cold refreshments, Florida Hospital’s interactive health screenings and special prizes awarded to significant finishers at the end of the race.

Kids of all ages can also run for free at the Healthy 100 Kids' Run. Kids will be placed in age groups and distances range from 100 yards to one mile. The first 125 registered participants will receive a T-shirt.

This is a great way to stay fit while enjoying the scenic route in Orlando while supporting the Orlando Science Center at the same time. 

For more information and to register, visit www.trackshack.com.

Learn, explore, and discover all about our world and the universe the fun way. There’s always interesting and fun things to do in Orlando Science Center.

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