Kentucky Science Center

MOVIE: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
2022-06-24 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
Watch the wizarding world of Harry Potter come to life on our giant 4-story screen this Spring! Choose your favorite film, or save by purchasing a series pass that allows you to view all eight movies. Friday evenings at 7PM or Sunday afternoons at 1PM.
Individual tickets: $10/person ($5/member)
Series pass: $70/person ($35/member)
Tickets available here.

MOVIE: Twister + the science of storm tracking
2022-07-08 18:00 - 21:00
Join us at 6:00PM for a presentation to learn about the science that goes into storm tracking with Dr. Jason Naylor before enjoying the movie “Twister” at 7:00PM. Tickets available here.
Dr. Jason Naylor is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geographic and Environmental Sciences at the University of Louisville where he teaches courses in support of the meteorology degree track. He received his PhD in Atmospheric Sciences from the University of North Dakota in 2012 and has been at UofL since 2016. His research focuses on the behavior of violent thunderstorms as well as the hazards those storms produce. He currently has a 3-year grant from the National Science Foundation to investigate how large cities like Louisville may alter internal thunderstorm processes and the distribution of severe weather.

*SCIENCE CENTER CLOSED*
2022-09-06 - 2022-09-07
The Kentucky Science Center will be closed September 6th and 7th for staff training.

Dino Day
2022-09-17 10:00 - 14:00
Join us on September 17th as we celebrate the return of our World’s Fair dinosaur and all things prehistoric! Break it down with costumed dinosaur characters at our Dino Dance Party, meet modern reptiles courtesy of the Herpetological Society, try your hand at paleontology-themed maker activities in our MakerPlace, and get up close and personal with Dinosaurs of Antarctica on our 4-story screen! Be there at noon for the official reveal of the winning name for our triceratops. Dino Days runs from 10AM to 2PM, and most activities are included free of charge with your general admission.
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MOVIE: Hocus Pocus (1993)
2022-09-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Kentucky Science Center, 727 West Main Street, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Join us to watch this Halloween classic on our 4-story digital screen!
300 years have passed since the Sanderson sisters were executed for practicing dark witchcraft. Returned to life thanks to the accidental actions of the new-kid-in-town, the sisters have one night to secure their continuing existence.
Tickets and information available on our Movie & Showtimes page.

MOVIE: Horror Noire
2022-10-07 19:00 - 20:30
Horror Noir: A History of Black Horror looks at how the last 100 year of horror films have shaped and impacted Black Americans and how new filmmakers are taking a challenging past that often exploited them and using it to influence the future of movie-making.
Tickets available at our Movie page.

Scouts BSA
2022-10-08 13:00 - 16:00
Our Scout BSA Merit Badge Programs allow scouts to discover the skills required to become the future leaders of tomorrow. Scouts will have the opportunity to get in depth on STEAM-based topics that can translate into future careers.
Reserve your space at our Scouts BSA webpage.

MOVIE: Nope
2022-10-14 18:00 - 21:30
Two siblings (Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer) running a horse ranch in California discover something wonderful and sinister in the skies above. Meanwhile, the owner of an adjacent theme park (Steven Yeun) tries to profit from the mysterious, otherworldly phenomenon. From the mind of Jordan Peele.
Join us at 6PM to listen as Kentucky Science Center staffer Corey Thomas joins in conversation with UofL Professors Dr. Kaila Story and Dr. Brandon McCormack on Black filmmaking. Nope begins at 7PM. Tickets are $5 per person and are available here.

Kaila Adia Story is an associate professor in the Departments of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and Pan-African Studies, as well as the Audre ‪Lorde Endowed Chair at the University of Louisville. She is also the co-creator, co-producer, and cohost of Louisville Public Media’s “Strange Fruit: Musings on Politics, Pop Culture, and Black Gay Life,” a popular award-winning, 8 year running podcast. Her research examines the intersections of race and sexuality, with special attention to Black Feminism, Black Lesbians, and Black Queer identity. Dr. Story was named as an LGBTQ+ community leader and change maker as a part of NBC’s inaugural #Pride30, as well as and recently, Dr. Story was chosen as the 2022 Champion of Pride for the state of Kentucky by The Advocate.
Dr. Michael Brandon McCormack is Associate Professor of Pan-African Studies and Comparative Humanities (Religious Studies) and Director of the Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research at the University of Louisville. He earned his Ph.D. in Religion in 2013 from Vanderbilt University. His research explores the intersections between Black religion, popular culture, the arts, and activism. He teaches courses in African American religion, religions of the African diaspora, and religion and hip-hop culture. In 2021, he was an inaugural Ascending Stars Fellow at the University of Louisville and an Academic Research Fellow at the Benjamin L. Hooks Institute for Social Change at the University of Memphis. He is currently a member of the Black Interfaith Project, a national network of academics, artists, and activists engaged in research and action around the role of Black religious and spiritual practices in movements for social justice.

Eat, Drink, & Do SPOOKY Science
2022-10-21 18:30 - 21:30 | Kentucky Science Center, 727 West Main Street, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Lights, camera, SCREAM! You’re in for a monstrously fun night with the latest edition of Kentucky Science Center’s wildly successful adults-only event series. Celebrate with us this Halloween as we explore the thematic science of horror films. Individual and group costumes are encouraged as you creep (or run for your life!) through our exhibit spaces and learn about lighting, foley, and special effects that bring those frightful flicks to life.
Add on $5 to your ticket and stay after the event to catch the late-night showing of Candyman (2021) in our 4-story theater!
Tickets: $50
Included:

Two drink tickets
Hors d’oeuvres
Make-and-Take project
Silent Disco
Access to permanent exhibits
Additional spooky activities and more

Click here to learn more & tickets

MOVIE: Candyman (2021)
2022-10-21 21:30 - 23:00
Oscar® winner Jordan Peele and filmmaker Nia DaCosta unleash a fresh take on the blood-chilling urban legend: Candyman. For decades, the housing projects of Chicago’s Cabrini-Green were terrorized by a ghost story about a supernatural, hook handed killer. In present day, an artist (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) begins to explore the macabre history of Candyman, not knowing it would unravel his sanity and unleash a terrifying wave of violence that puts him on a collision course with destiny.
Tickets: $5

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.

MOVIE: Addams Family (2019)
2022-10-30 14:00 - 15:30
Get ready to snap your fingers! The Addams Family is back on the big screen in the first animated comedy about the kookiest family on the block. Funny, outlandish, and utterly iconic, the Addams Family redefines what it means to be a good neighbor.
Tickets are $5 and can be purchased on our website.

MakerPlace Workshop: Glass Etching
2022-11-05 13:00 - 15:00
Learn the art of glass etching as you create a perfect fall or winter centerpiece. Use stencils and glass etching cream to create your design, then light it up and enjoy it all season long!
Tickets:
$30 per person/$20 members
More details on our MakerPlace Workshops page.

Pay by Day Camp
2022-11-07 08:00 - 17:00
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.

MakerPlace Workshop: Wood Burned Serving Tray
2022-11-12 13:00 - 15:00
Take a wood cutting board, add in a little chemistry, and create a uniquely design board perfect for a cutting board or charcuterie tray.
Tickets:
$30 per person/$20 members
More details on our MakerPlace Workshops page.

Maker Days
2022-11-18 09:30 - 17:00
Making is all around us. Explore STEAM careers with talented local professionals, ask questions, and learn about how you can translate your favorite Maker hobbies into the workforce. Then get hands-on with a wide variety of fun and challenging Maker activities.
All Maker Days activities are included with your general admission to Kentucky Science Center. Learn more at our Science Celebrations page.

SCIENCE CENTER CLOSED
2022-11-24
Kentucky Science Center will be closed today in observance of Thanksgiving.

MakerPlace Workshop: Infinity Mirror Dioramas
2022-12-03 13:00 - 15:00
Make an enchanted diorama as you create an optical illusion using LEDs and mirrors. When the lights come on, your scenery appears to go on forever.
Tickets:
$30 per person/$20 members
More details on our MakerPlace Workshops page.

Polar Express Family Movie Night
2022-12-03 17:30 - 21:00
All aboard for a magical holiday outing with your family at Kentucky Science Center! Grab your golden ticket and take a trip to the North Pole as you spend your evening watching the ever-popular holiday classic Polar Express in spectacular 3D. Activate your imagination and tickle your taste buds at our special liquid nitrogen ice cream bar. Don’t forget to stop by and take your picture with Frosty the Snowman for a treasured holiday keepsake that will last a lifetime. Tickets available here.
Member pricing: $20 adults/$25 children
Non-member pricing: $25 adults/$30 children

MOVIE: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
2022-12-09 19:00 - 20:30
As the holidays approach, Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) wants to have a perfect Christmas with his wife, Ellen (Beverly D’Angelo), and kids. But things never go to plan when the Griswolds are involved.
Tickets are $5 per person and can be purchased on our Movies page.

MakerPlace Workshop: Kintsugi Ornaments
2022-12-10 13:00 - 15:00
Explore the process known as kintsugi in a unique way. Taking broken agate slices, copper tape, and a soldering iron, piece together a wonderful art piece that will bring beauty to the once broken pieces.
Tickets:
$30 per person/$20 members
More details on our MakerPlace Workshops page.

MOVIE: Elf
2022-12-16 19:00 - 20:30
Raised as an over-sized elf, a human travels from the North Pole to NYC to meet his biological father who doesn’t know he exists and is in desperate need of some Christmas spirit.
Tickets are $5 per person and can be purchased on our Movies page.

Elf Family Movie Night *SOLD OUT*
2022-12-17 17:30 - 21:00
Share your family’s affinity for elf culture at the Kentucky Science Center! Travel through the seven levels of the candy cane forest and past the sea of twirly-swirly gum drops, as you spend your evening watching the family holiday comedy Elf in our four-story digital theater. Tickle your taste buds at our special liquid nitrogen ice cream bar and activate your engineering skills as we explore the science behind the elves’ four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup. Create holiday memories that will last a lifetime.
SOLD OUT
