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The Orlando Science Centre began in 1955 as the Central Florida Museum featuring artefacts in relation to Florida and the Caribbean Basin. It was in the 1970’s that the centre was changed to a science and technology centre and finally named the Orlando Science Centre in 1984. The focus of this centre is to provide a basis for experimenting, understanding and learning of science and technology.
The 207000 sq ft centre now includes Natureworks a natural science exhibit while the physical science exhibit and Curiosity Corner are targeted at pre-school and primary age kids.
A visit here will leave you awe of mans achievements over the centuries as well as wet your appetite to learn more about the wonders of science and technology. Dr Phillips Cinedome features the worlds largest largest Iwerks domed theatre and Digistar II planetarium with a blaring 28000 watts of digital sound.
A non profit organisation the centre is committed to public support, check out some of the programmes and benefits available here.
• Places, Spaces & Faces
• Films, Exhibits, and Programs
• Hand Tiles
• Adopt A Star / Adopt A Critter
• FUN-Raising Events
• Scholarships
• Give Others the Chance To Learn
• Create A Corporate Sponsorship
• Help Us Save Money
• Leave A Legacy
• Plant-related classes, workshops and special events
Location:
The Science Centre is located in sunny Orlando. The main airport is the Orlando International Airport which is a 20 minute drive from the resort while the smaller Sanford Airport is 40 minutes from the resort. Plenty of sunshine and great shopping venues are found in Orlando, the nearest being the Lake Buena Vista Factory Outlet famous for its stores of Gap, Reebok and Adidas. International Drive is very popular with tourists once again for its shops, restaurants, hotels and world famous theme parks. I-Drive features its own inexpensive trolley service. Getting around Orlando is convenient with taxis and shuttles services (to attractions) provided by most hotels.
Address:
Orlando Science Center, 777 East Princeton Street, Orlando, Florida 32803-1291
Phone:
407.514.2000 or Toll Free: 888.OSC.4FUN Fax: 407.514.2277 E-mail: info@osc.org
Who should visit:
Age is no barrier the centre is ideal for budding scientists needing a helping hand as well as the general public enthusiastic to learn more about mans progress in science and technology.
Opening hours:
Show times and opening hours are subject to change please check the online service for details.
Do you need to pay?
Children from age two and below are admitted free while tickets may be purchased at the centre or on-line at http://www.osc.org/guest_services/admission.htm |
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