SOLD OUT: TOTAL ECLIPSE IN EVANSVILLE
2024-04-08 08:00 - 20:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
This event is SOLD OUT, please visit here about other experiences we offer for the Eclipse.
Watch the 2024 Total Eclipse from the Evansville Museum of Art, History and Science with other KY Science Center guests! KY Science Center is chartering shuttle buses to take guests from Louisville to Evansville where you will have a riverfront view of the eclipse. This is the last time a total solar eclipse will pass the United States for 20 years so get your tickets now!
Included in your ticket price is transportation, engaging speakers en route to and from Evansville, eclipse sunglasses, eclipse-themed swag and refreshments. Once in Evansville your ticket gets you access to a catered meal, live panel discussion, planetarium shows, total museum access, and many other fun activities!
This event is SOLD OUT. To inquire about the waitlist, email kscinfo@kysciencecenter.org.

ECLIPSE AT THE SCIENCE CENTER
2024-04-08 09:30 - 17:00
This is the last time a total solar eclipse will pass the United States for 20 years!
To celebrate, join us at our flagship Main Street location for special experiences from 1-4:30PM that will be included FREE with general admission. With special programming stationed throughout the galleries, it’s the perfect chance to enhance your experience at Kentucky Science Center.
Additional special activities & experiences will be from 1-4:30PM
Eclipse in Louisville is 3:07 -4:22 PM (Deep partial -98.5%)

MAKERPLACE WORKSHOP: PAINT POURING
2024-04-27 13:00 - 15:00
Let’s create abstract artwork and discover the different techniques and additives used to change the viscosity and behaviors of acrylic based paint.
Saturday, April 27th, 1-3PM
$20 members/$30 non-member
MakerPlace Workshops include general admission to Kentucky Science Center.
Open to ages 8+. Please note that one adult is required to attend the workshop for every two children.

School's Out Science Camp
2024-01-02 08:00 - 2024-01-05 17:00
When school is out, Science Camp is in with exhibits, movies, classes and labs! At camp, your child will have the opportunity to develop skills and make friendships that will last a lifetime. All campers are encouraged to play, tinker, and investigate the world around them with plenty of time to explore their favorite science center. Camp provides kids with the opportunity to grow both socially and academically, supporting their readiness and helping them thrive in school. Camp can build resilience skills that will continue to grow with our campers throughout their lives.

Sips & Science
2024-05-09 17:30 - 19:30
A mix of science and social–just for adults!
For more information, visit our Sips & Science page.

MAKERPLACE WORKSHOP: GEOMETRIC PLANTERS
2024-05-18 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!
Saturday, May 18th, 1-3:00PM
$20 members/$30 non-member
MakerPlace Workshops include general admission to Kentucky Science Center.
Open to ages 8+. Please note that one adult is required to attend the workshop for every two children.

School’s Out Science Camp
2024-05-21 08:00 - 17:00
When school is out, Science Camp is in with exhibits, experiments, movies, classes, labs and FUN! At camp, your child will have the opportunity to develop skills and make friendships that will last a lifetime. All campers are encouraged to play, tinker, and investigate the world around them with plenty of time to explore their favorite science center. Camp provides kids with the opportunity to grow both socially and academically, supporting their readiness and helping them thrive in school. Camp can build resilience skills that will continue to grow with our campers throughout their lives.

MAKERPLACE WORKSHOP: LAYER PAINTINGS
2024-05-25 13:00 - 15:00
Design a 3d art piece using layers of clear acrylic assembled to create a fun art piece worth displaying.
Saturday, May 25th, 1-3PM
$20 members/$30 non-member
MakerPlace Workshops include general admission to Kentucky Science Center.
Open to ages 8+. Please note that one adult is required to attend the workshop for every two children.

School's Out Science SUMMER Camp
2024-05-27 08:00 - 2024-05-31 17:00
Is your child ready for a fun experience at a place they love? At Kentucky Science Center’s School’s Out Science Camp, your child will develop skills and make friendships that will last a lifetime. Our camp encourages all campers to play, tinker, and investigate the world around them with plenty of time to explore their favorite science center.
Kentucky Science Center’s School’s Out Science Camp Team is ready to welcome your camper into a scientifically fun camp experience this summer. Camp provides kids with the opportunity to grow both socially and academically, supporting their mental readiness and helping them thrive as they return to school in the fall. Camp can build resilience skills that will continue to grow with our campers throughout their lives.
Summer Camp 2024:
Week 1: May 27-May 31
Week 2: June 3-June 7
Week 3: June 10-June 14
Week 4: June 17-June 21
Week 5: June 24-June 28
Week 6: July 1-July 5
Week 7: July 8- July 12
Week 8: July 15-July 19
Week 9: July 22-July 26
Week 10: July 29-August 2

School’s Out Science Camp: Summer
2024-05-27 08:00 - 2024-08-02 17:00
When school is out, Science Camp is in with exhibits, experiments, movies, classes, labs and FUN! At camp, your child will have the opportunity to develop skills and make friendships that will last a lifetime. All campers are encouraged to play, tinker, and investigate the world around them with plenty of time to explore their favorite science center. Camp provides kids with the opportunity to grow both socially and academically, supporting their readiness and helping them thrive in school. Camp can build resilience skills that will continue to grow with our campers throughout their lives.
Monday – Friday, Full week experiences
Summer Camp 2024:
Week 1: May 27-May 31
Week 2: June 3-June 7
Week 3: June 10-June 14
Week 4: June 17-June 21
Week 5: June 24-June 28
Week 6: July 1-July 5
Week 7: July 8- July 12
Week 8: July 15-July 19
Week 9: July 22-July 26
Week 10: July 29-August 2

MAKERPLACE WORKSHOP: CHAOTIC ART CREATION
2024-06-01 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.
Saturday, June 1st, 1-3PM
$20 members/$30 non-member
MakerPlace Workshops include general admission to Kentucky Science Center.
Open to ages 8+. Please note that one adult is required to attend the workshop for every two children.

MAKERPLACE WORKSHOP: TUFTING
2024-06-29 08:00 - 17:00
Create a unique textile art piece with yarn using a process called tufting.
Saturday, June 29th, 1-3PM
$20 members/$30 non-member
MakerPlace Workshops include general admission to Kentucky Science Center.
Open to ages 8+. Please note that one adult is required to attend the workshop for every two children.

School’s Out Science Camp
2024-08-05 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-08-06 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-08-07 08:00 - 17:00
School’s Out Science Camp
When school is out, Science Camp is in with exhibits, movies, classes and labs! At camp, your child will have the opportunity to develop skills and make friendships that will last a lifetime. All campers are encouraged to play, tinker, and investigate the world around them with plenty of time to explore their favorite science center. Camp provides kids with the opportunity to grow both socially and academically, supporting their readiness and helping them thrive in school. Camp can build resilience skills that will continue to grow with our campers throughout their lives.
August 5th, 6th, 7th: Camp Favorites

Join us for a day full of camp favorites. On these dates, campers will enjoy engaging hands-on science activities, flashy demos, exhibit exploration, and a theater experience!

PreK-5th

Camp Hours
8:00AM – 5:00PM
Drop-off: 8:00AM – 9:00AM
Pick-up: 4:00PM – 5:00PM

Touch-A-Truck
2024-09-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Kentucky Science Center, 727 West Main Street, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Touch-A-Truck puts your family in the driver’s seat! Visit Kentucky Science Center on Saturday, September 14th from 10AM-2PM to get hands on with a variety of trucks and equipment, from bucket trucks to city buses. Adults and kids alike will have the chance to dream big as they discover their favorite vehicles and meet the community helpers who make them go.
Join us in the parking lot behind Kentucky Science Center, located at the corner of 8th and W. Washington Streets. Entry to Touch-A-Truck is free and open to the public.

Sips & Science
2024-10-17 17:30 - 21:00
Discover the perfect blend of science + socializing at Sips & Science!

This 21+ after-hours experience at your Kentucky Science Center provides time to get curious, explore, play, and tinker from 5:30 – 9PM, with no kids in sight!

Your Thursday, October 17, 2024 ticket includes a complimentary cocktail crafted by Bardstown Bourbon Company or Green River Kentucky Straight Whiskey, exhibits admission, hands-on science fun, and access to engage in a unique sampling + storytelling experiences with each brand, cash bar and food trucks.
$25/ 21+ guests only
Presented by Bardstown Bourbon Company + Green River Kentucky Straight Whiskey

Virtual Youth Science Summit
2024-10-24 09:00 - 11:00
The world is a rapidly changing place with an enormous variety of discoveries and challenges facing rising middle and high school students. Empowering young adults in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics fields) means arming them with the tools they need to bring their ideas and voices to the table.
This Youth Science Summit give teens the chance to interact with industry professionals, discuss cutting-edge research and technology, and learn about STEAM career fields.

MAKERPLACE WORKSHOP: Lino Cut Printmaking
2024-11-02 10:00 - 12:00
Explore linoleum block printing as you use real tools to carve your design and create a reusable print block.
Saturday, February, 10AM-12PM
$20 members/$35 non-member
MakerPlace Workshops include general admission to Kentucky Science Center.
Open to ages 8+. Please note that one adult is required to attend the workshop for every two children.

MAKERPLACE WORKSHOP: PUPPETRY
2024-11-02 10:00 - 13:00
Explore the basics of sewing and puppetry as you create a custom puppet by hand.
Saturday, November 2, 10AM-1PM
$20 members/$35 non-member
MakerPlace Workshops include general admission to Kentucky Science Center.
Open to ages 8+. Please note that one adult is required to attend the workshop for every two children.
