Orlando Science Center, Science museum and educational center in Orlando, United States.
The Orlando Science Center is a museum building in central Orlando with multiple levels filled with interactive exhibits. Visitors explore physics, biology, astronomy, engineering, and environmental science through hands-on displays and demonstrations.
The center was founded in 1955 and grew from a small facility into a major institution over the decades. Modern spaces and expanded educational programs were added over time to serve more visitors and topics.
The center makes science tangible through hands-on experiments that visitors can try themselves. This direct approach helps people of all ages understand how the natural world works.
The building is centrally located and accessible by public transit and car. Visitors should allow several hours to explore the different floors and exhibit areas properly.
The center features a large dome theater with digital projection showing documentaries about space exploration and natural science. This immersive space creates a different kind of learning experience compared to the other exhibits on the floors.
Location: Orlando
Website: https://osc.org
GPS coordinates: 28.57229,-81.36830
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:04
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