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Admission - Standard School Year Hours

These are "General Admission" tickets.

 

If you don't find the day of your visit on the calendar, there are probably "Special Admission" tickets that day.

Planetarium Donation

Donations at any of these levels will be acknowledged with a personalized plaque.

Thank you for your support!

 

Admission - General Public GROUPS

These are "Group Admission" tickets for groups of 15 or more paying individuals. Learn more.

Admission - Nonprofit Groups

These are "Group Admission" tickets for groups of 15 or more paying individuals. Learn more.

 

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Birthday Party Packages @ Science Central

Celebrate your next Birthday Party at Science Central!

Disability Days/Nights

Join us for special themed demonstrations and hands-on activities!

 

These times represent the time window when you think you'll arrive.

(ex. Sometime after 10:00 AM, Sometime after 12:00 PM, etc.)

Donation - Coloring Page - Thank You!

Your gift to Science Central will help support our Mission to provide inspiring and fun hands-on science education for all people of all ages.

All donations are unrestricted and will be used to support Science Central's general operations.

Donation - Endowment - Thank You!

When you donate to Science Central's endowment, you contribute to our long-term sustainability helping us offer inspiring and fun hands-on education for years to come.

 

An endowment is a permanent fund that provides ongoing financial support.

Donation - Thank You!

Your gift to Science Central will help support our Mission to provide inspiring and fun hands-on science education for all people of all ages.

 

All donations are unrestricted and will be used to support Science Central's general operations.

Gift Cards - Good for Science Central Gift Shop

Purchase a Gift Card for Science Central's Gift Shop that can be redeemed on ANY DAY Science Central is open.

Gift Cards - Good for Science Central Programs

Purchase a Gift Card for select Science Central educational programs like Science Matters, STEM Camps, & TOTS. Gift Cards are redeemable online.

 

 

 

Library Membership

To learn more about the benefits associated with this Membership (click here).

Lodging Membership - Airbnd & Vrbo

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Lodging Membership - Hotel

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Planetarium Donation (Choose Your Own Amount)

You choose the amount.  Donations of $50 or more will be acknowledged with a personalized plaque. For donations greater than $1,000, please contact Martin Fisher, mfisher@sciencecentral.org.

Thank you for your support!

Science Matters (Ages 11+) - Individual Dates

Science Matters - Entire Season (Monday Sessions)

Don't miss out on the learning, purchase the entire season now!

  • Will be available until 14 days before the first session.
  • Sorry, no refunds for unused sessions.

Science Matters - Individual Dates

Science Matters is our program for students ages 6 to 13 who are learning from home. At each session, attendees have the opportunity to participate in a lab, watch a demonstration, and interact with exhibits.

Special Admission - Doctor's Day

In March.

A free day in partnership with the Fort Wayne Medical Society Allance.

Spring STEM Day Camp: Science Explorer

March 30th to April 3rd:

Jump into Spring with Science Central's Spring STEM Day Camp, Science Explorer! This week-long day camp focuses on the fun, interactive, and science-filled topics from our 2026 Summer Camp program.

Campers will get a sneak peek into subjects like LEGO Robots, Geology, Astronomy, Zoology, and Forensics; each day will be something new and exciting! Our camps welcome children from ages 5 to 12 and run Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm.

TOTS - Individual Dates.

TOTS (Today's Observers, Tomorrow's Scientists) is a program for our littlest explorers. Children ages 3-6 are invited to bring an adult for hands-on activities, story time, and free play in Kids Central.

Week 1: Rock Solid Science

June 1st - 5th (Ages 5-12)

Rock Solid Science: Slide into the fascinating world of geology during our week of camp: Rock Solid Science! Campers will explore different types of rocks and minerals, discover the plants that shape our environment, and learn how all these elements work together to make our world truly unique.

 

Week 2: Beginner LEGO Robots OR Engineering in Motion

 

June 8th-12th (Ages 5-8 ONLY)

Beginner LEGO Robots OR Engineering in Motion:

We²e excited to introduce our brand-new LEGO Robots SPIKE set for ages 5 to 8! Using hands-on curriculum developed by LEGO Education, campers will build, program, and explore as they discover the fundamentals of robotics through creativity and play. Our new LEGO Robots were funded by donations from our community in Fort Wayne!

Discover how objects work together through motion and momentum! Campers will design and build their own chain reaction machines to accomplish a fun mission. Along the way, they will explore the physics of motion, cause and effect, and engineering principles as they test, modify, and bring their creations to life.

Note: Campers do not get to keep the robot.

Week 3: Advanced LEGO Robots OR Engineering in Motion

June 15th-19th (Ages 8-12 ONLY)

Advanced LEGO Robots OR Engineering in Motion: We²e excited to introduce our brand-new LEGO Robots SPIKE set for ages 8 to 12! Using hands-on curriculum developed by LEGO Education, campers will build, program, and explore as they discover the fundamentals of robotics through creativity and play. Our new LEGO Robots were funded by donations from our community in Fort Wayne!

Discover how objects work together through motion and momentum! Campers will design and build their own chain reaction machines to accomplish a fun mission. Along the way, they will explore the physics of motion, cause and effect, and engineering principles as they test, modify, and bring their creations to life.

 

Week 4: Clue Chasers

June 22nd-26th (Ages 5-12)

Clue Chasers: Solve the mystery of the summer by following the clues in this classic whodunit adventure! Campers will use their detective skills to investigate evidence, question suspects, and form hypotheses to uncover what really happened. Along the way, they will learn how real detectives crack cases while exploring the scientific method step by step.

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