Science and Technology Education Innovation Center

The Science and Technology Education Innovation Center is an educational facility in St. Petersburg that spans several acres with classrooms, laboratory spaces, and outdoor garden areas. The grounds contain multiple zones designed for different types of scientific learning and exploration.

The facility was founded in 1959 and was among the first of its kind worldwide dedicated to science education. It developed through the vision of its founders and has been sustained through private contributions.

The White Gardens here feature a Walk of States where mosaic tiles display each state's bird and flower, creating a visual record that visitors encounter while walking through the grounds.

Plan your visit by checking which laboratory workshops and classes match your age group or interests before arriving. Wear comfortable shoes since the grounds are expansive and require walking to explore different areas.

The optical laboratory here is the only public place in the southeastern United States where visitors can grind their own telescope mirrors on Saturday afternoons. This hands-on craft draws amateur astronomers and curious learners who want to understand how optical instruments work.

Location: St. Petersburg

Website: http://sciencecenterofpinellas.com/eic

GPS coordinates: 27.79298,-82.74455

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:43