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About Saint Louis Science Center

The Saint Louis Science Center in St. Louis, Missouri, offers free-general-admission galleries with ticketed experiences at its planetarium and OMNIMAX Theater. The Oakland Building houses multiple theaters and galleries connected via a skybridge to the Planetarium. Whether you’re exploring exhibits on science, technology, engineering, or space, you’ll find engaging experiences for visitors of all ages. This page covers seating and capacity details for key venues, parking, transit options, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations to help you plan a smooth, stress-free visit.

Note: For specific shows, dates, and availability, check our listings and the venue’s official pages. We’ve highlighted partner hotel and dining options to help you secure convenient accommodations and meals around your visit. If you’re planning an event or a large group, contact the Science Center for group services and schedule details. We’ve got you covered with reliable, straightforward ticketing and entry information.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 5050 Oakland Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110 (Oakland Building; Planetarium connected via skybridge).
  • Venue type: free-general-admission science museum with a planetarium and OMNIMAX Theater; galleries are free to enter, with ticketed shows for certain attractions.
  • Parking: Oakland Building parking costs $15 (free for Science Center members); McDonnell Planetarium parking also available; total on-site parking is about 730 spaces.
  • Transit: Accessible by public transit; directions page lists MetroLink and MetroBus options.
  • Seating/chart and capacities (spaces vary): Boeing Hall North 330 seated / 820 standing; Boeing Hall South 220 seated / 550 standing; OMNIMAX Theater 315 seats; James S. McDonnell Planetarium 300 seated / 800 standing; GROW Pavilion 125 seated / 220 standing; Almaty Hall 230 seated / 350 standing; Entire Oakland Building standing capacity ~3,000+.
  • Nearby hotels: Drury Hotels is the official hotel partner offering Science Center package deals.
  • Notable events hosted: OMNIMAX films and live planetarium shows; Mission Mars exhibit; EPIC STEM Challenge in partnership with the Lindbergh Foundation.