Kentucky Science Center

Pay by Day Camp
2023-01-02 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-03-31 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | KY
When school’s out, science is IN! Kentucky Science Center’s mission is to help your child learn, even when JCPS is closed. In our pay by day camps your child will develop skills and make friendships that will last a lifetime. Learn more at our Pay by Day Camps page.

3rd floor CLOSED EARLY
2023-02-24 14:00 - 17:00
Kentucky Science Center’s 3rd floor Who Forted exhibit will close at 2PM today in preparation for an event.

Science Center CLOSED
2023-02-25
Closed for our annual Celebration of Science event.

Celebration of Science - Boundless Reach
2023-02-25 18:00 - 23:59
Join us as we highlight our boundless reach across the Commonwealth and beyond, made possible by generous supporters and their significant investment in the idea that Science Matters.
The event will include a cocktail reception followed by a dinner and mission-focused program highlighting Kentucky Science Center’s growing impact throughout the region. Tickets are available at the Celebration of Science page.

3rd floor OPEN LATE
2023-02-26 11:00 - 17:00
Kentucky Science Center’s 3rd floor Who Forted exhibit will open at 11AM today.

MOVIE: On the Basis of Sex
2023-03-03 19:00 - 21:00
On the Basis of Sex is inspired by the true story of a young Ruth Bader Ginsburg – then a struggling attorney and new mother – who faces adversity and numerous obstacles in her fight for equal rights throughout her career. When Ruth (Felicity Jones) takes on a groundbreaking tax case with her husband, attorney Martin Ginsburg (Armie Hammer), she knows it could change the direction of her career and the way the courts view gender discrimination. The film also chronicles the storybook-like romance between Ruth and Marty, a partnership that succeeded both personally and professionally.
Tickets are $5 per person and can be purchased on our Movies page.

*SOLD OUT* MakerPlace Workshop
2023-03-04 13:00 - 15:00
Explore the chaotic art creation process that you’ve seen so much of on TikTok! You’ll create 3 piece of process art where no two are exactly alike.
Tickets: SOLD OUT

Cub Scouts
2023-03-11 13:00 - 14:30
Our Cub Scout Adventures offer a variety of STEAM experiences in which scouts will work together to develop their leadership skills, explore STEAM-based careers, create with a variety of tools, and engineer solutions
Reserve your space at our Cub Scout page.

Brain Days
2023-03-17 10:00 - 14:00
Join Kentucky Science Center educators and real local scientists to celebrate Brain Awareness Week. Hack your nervous system and this exciting celebration of all things neurological. Free with your regular Kentucky Science Center admission.
Learn more at our Science Celebrations page.

MOVIE: Hidden Figures
2023-03-17 19:00 - 21:00
Three brilliant African-American women at NASA — Katherine Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer), and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe) — serve as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit, a stunning achievement that restored the nation’s confidence, turned around the Space Race and galvanized the world.
Tickets are $5 per person and can be purchased on our Movies page.

**SOLD OUT** MakerPlace Workshop
2023-03-25 13:00 - 15:00
Assemble a home for your succulents that is both practical and beautiful in this glasswork workshop. Participants will have the chance to expand their skills with a soldering iron. Your choice of succulent included!
Tickets: SOLD OUT
More details on our MakerPlace Workshops page.

MOVIE: Moana
2023-03-26 14:00 - 15:30
Three thousand years ago, the greatest sailors in the world voyaged across the vast Pacific, discovering the many islands of Oceania. But then, for a millennium, their voyages stopped, and no one knows why… Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Moana is about an adventurous teenager who, with help from demigod Maui (voiced by Dwayne Johnson) sails out on a daring mission to prove herself a master wayfinder and save her people.
Tickets are $5 per person and can be purchased at our Movies page.

Sensory Friendly No Limits Family Nights
2022-10-29 17:00 - 20:30
Our Sensory Friendly No Limits Family Nights offer interactive exploration for families of children with special needs in a sensory friendly environment. No matter the special need, there are no limitations when you’re doing science! Learn more at our No Limits Family Night webpage.

MakerPlace Workshop: Flower Press
2023-04-29 13:00 - 15:00
Preserve the beauty of spring with a handmade flower press. Create keepsakes of springtime to enjoy now or use in your future crafting projects.
Tickets:
$30 per person/$20 members
More details on our MakerPlace Workshops page.

Science Center CLOSED
2023-05-06
Kentucky Science Center will be closed for Kentucky Derby Day.

Dog Days
2023-05-12 10:00 - 14:00
This family and student favorite gives kids a chance to explore the ways dogs – and other animal friends, too! – are trained to help improve our lives both on the job and off. Stop by to meet some amazing creatures from a variety of animal care careers. Free with your regular Kentucky Science Center admission.
Learn more at our Science Celebrations page.

**SOLD OUT** MakerPlace Workshop
2023-05-13 13:00 - 15:00
Learn the art of turning layers of 2D paint into a 3-dimensional work of art as you create a one-of-a-kind resin pendant.
Tickets:
SOLD OUT
More details on other workshops at our MakerPlace Workshops page.

Maker Night
2023-05-19 18:30 - 21:30
It’s an adult takeover of everyone’s favorite Science Center! Join us for Maker Night on Friday, May 19th. Guests 21+ can explore all the fun of Kentucky Science Center, interact with local community partners, and try out hands-on maker activities like screen printing and 3-dimensional UV resin art. Grab a drink from the cash bar and a snack from Big Moe’s BBQ, our on-site food truck, and make a date of it!
Community Partners will include:

Yew Dell Botanical Gardens
Louisville Free Public Library Maker Space
Purdue Polytechnic New Albany
LVL 1 Hackerspace
First Build

$30 per person ($25/members)
Purchase tickets

MakerPlace Workshop: Found Object Birdhouse
2023-05-20 13:00 - 15:00
Reduce waste and upcycle some of our found objects as you create something that is just as much a work of art as it is a home for nature.
Tickets:
$30 per person/$20 members
More details on our MakerPlace Workshops page.
