May 18th, 2012
Dino Open-House!
On Sunday May 20th, 2012 the Science Center will be hosting an open-house to welcome Cooper the Allosaurus, southern Illinois’s first scale-model replica dinosaur! Cooper was built by local artist Bill Adams and is the newest addition to the Science Center. Be the first to see this amazing replica, bringing to life this 150 million...
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Summer Camp
The Science Center’s popular summer camp program is back. This year’s camps are each a week long and have their own theme. Camps will take place during the dates below, Monday through Friday, 11am-5pm. Keep checking back as more details are added, like us on Facebook for updates, or send us an email to receive...
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Birthdays at the Science Center
Birthday parties at the Science Center are a great way to celebrate your child’s special day in a fun and educational way! Make a reservation today for your child and his or her friends to come play, learn and have fun in the Science Center’s new, bigger location. With a larger private room and more...
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New Online Information For Educators!
Under the ‘For Educators’ tab you can access everything you need to learn about the outreach programs we offer to the community. The Science Center can bring programming right to your school, daycare center, community center, or library. For basic information, click ‘Let TSC come to you!’, for full program details click ‘outreach programs’. We...
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Become a Member of The Science Center Today!
Becoming a member of The Science Center is easy and rewarding! Your membership goes to support the only interactive children’s museum in the southern Illinois area. With your membership you get free admission to the Science Center for you and up to 7 family members. You also receive discounts on gift store items, birthday parties...
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About
Welcome to the Science Center of Southern Illinois! The Science Center is a hands-on children's museum featuring interactive science exhibits. Our target audience is children age 3-13. Patrons of all ages enjoy our exhibits, programs, and events. Located inside the University Mall, Carbondale.
Phone: (618) 529-5431
Fax: (618) 457-2195
Email: si.sciencecenter@gmail.com
Business Hours
Monday:CLOSED
Tuesday:CLOSED
Wednesday: 11:00-5:00
Thursday: 11:00-5:00
Friday: 11:00-6:00
Saturday:11:00-7:00
Sunday:12:00-5:00
Non-Members
Infants: FREE
$3.50 per child
$3.50 per Chaperones
Membership
Free admission for one year for up to 7 members of your family. $50 per year.
RULES
1. All children 15 years and younger MUST be accompanied by an adult.
2. All chaperones are responsible for the kids they bring into the museum.
3. Treat all exhibits with respect.
4. Clean up any messes your group makes.
5. Read flight simulator instructions before entering.
6. Be respectful toward all other Science Center visitors.
7. All museum items must stay in their respective areas.
8. No Running!
9. No food or drinks in the museum.
10. A+B=C
The Science Center’s website hosting is provided free of charge by Concepte of Illinois. Concepte of Illinois is a longtime sponsor of the Science Center. Visit them at the following website. www.concepteofillinois.com
