Press Releases

The name for the World’s Fair dinosaur will only be a secret for a few more days. The new moniker for the triceratops will be revealed at Kentucky Science Center’s upcoming Dino Day celebration, happening Saturday, September 17th from 10AM-2PM. Dino Day...

Kentucky Science Center recently received one of 18 grants from the Greater Good Science Center (GGSC) to support the development of the permanent version of its Uniquely Human exhibition. The $25,000 grant will be used to produce innovative content on the subject...

Kentucky Science Center has long provided a place where children and families can tinker, hack, and create without worrying about making a mess. Now, thanks to the support of GE Appliances, MakerPlace will offer even more opportunities to explore making and the...

A much-beloved part of history will once again be on display at Kentucky Science Center. Later this month the 26-foot long, 4800-pound World’s Fair Triceratops will return to the Kentucky Science Center’s parking lot after a decade-long absence. Created...

Kentucky Science Center’s popular adults-only event is back, and we’re celebrating with a science-powered party! Happening Friday, July 22nd, Eat, Drink, and Do Science – Let’s Party will give guests the chance to experience a party with all five senses:...

Kentucky Science Center reopened its recently refurbished Science Education Wing today, dedicating the space to Mayor Greg Fischer in recognition of his 20-year support of science literacy in Louisville. The Science Education Wing, located adjacent to Kentucky...

Kentucky Science Center has a new strategic plan focusing on the future of the organization. The three-year plan highlights the Science Center’s upcoming staff, building, and programmatic investments. At the staff level, the new strategic plan will create...

Six thousand Kentucky families will once again have the chance to explore science in a new way this summer through Kentucky Science Center’s new Do Science at Home STEAM Kits. These free, family-friendly kits feature hands on activities focusing on Science, Technology,...

Kentucky Science Center’s upcoming Touch a Truck event, sponsored by My Big Little Adventure, will put families in the driver’s seat. Guests can visit Kentucky Science Center on Saturday, June 11th from 10AM-2PM to get hands on with a variety of trucks and...

Kentucky Science Center is excited to bring our travelling early childhood experience to another Kentucky library. Science in Play2Go (SIP2Go), a miniature version of Kentucky Science Center’s signature Science in Play exhibit, opened at Scott County Public Library...