Science City at Union Station

A reminder that Science City and The Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium are closed thru January 13 and that Dinosaur Road Trip is now open Thursdays thru Sundays only as new seasonal hours take effect.

Tonight on our weekly planetarium livestream, it's Spaceflight 101! Join Planetarium Specialist Patrick Hess as we take a detailed look at all the necessary rocket parts and components that carry our astronauts and satellites into orbit and explore the techniques and tools scientists use to plan and execute the complicated maneuvers that take us to space stations, the Moon, and beyond!

This Friday at 6:00pm, LIVE on Science City's Facebook Page: Join Planetarium Specialist Patrick Hess for a special Fan Friday Q&A! It's a planetarium livestream that's all about YOU with your chance to ask any questions about space, astronomy, or working at the planetarium. There's no fixed agenda, just a shared time of fun, discovery, and virtual exploration... boldy going where no Q&A has gone before! Live, 6pm, this Friday. Please note, there will not be any planetarium livestream on Monday, January 11, so don't miss this special Fan Friday show!

TEACHERS! Applications are NOW OPEN for the 2021-2022 school year Code.org Professional Learning Program! Science City is the Regional Partner for Code.org in the western half of Missouri and the entire state of Kansas. We have been providing Code.org workshops for the elementary space for 6 years and have now been serving middle and high school teachers for 3 years as well! The program fee of $1,800 covers the year-long program (9-days of professional development consisting ...of a 5-day summer institute and 4 additional academic-year workshop) along with your teaching materials and workshop supplies. The curriculum, online student learning platform, and access to support from the teacher and Code.org community are all provided free of charge. We have SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE for ALL teachers in Kansas and all other teachers in MO are encouraged to apply to find out if you are eligible for a scholarship from Code.org or one of our other generous local sponsors. Learn more and apply now >> http://bit.ly/CodeOrgProfDev Have more questions? Your Code.org Regional Partner is here to help: Science City at Union Station Emily Meyer, Program Manager [email protected]

Science City and the Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium are currently closed Monday and Tuesday, open Wednesday thru Sunday (open 7-days a week starting next week!). That makes today or Tuesday your perfect chance to take the ultimate prehistoric adventure at Union Station's Dinosaur Road Trip! Featuring a unique walk-thru experience along historic Route 66, with stops in 17 different states with 16 crazy roadside attractions PLUS 26 life-size animatronic dinosaurs and plenty of fun ...photo ops! You'll even find educators and volunteers from Science City's own Dino Lab! Open 7-days a week, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. All with proper distancing and your family's comfort and safety our top concern. Secure your ticket in advance >> https://bit.ly/DinosaurRoadtrip IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR VISITORS: Union Station is closely following and implementing COVID-19 guidelines from National, State, County and City health authorities. Social distancing and sanitization measures are in place across our campus and all attractions are being operated at significantly below the required 50% capacity. In compliance with current City and County mandates, guests to Union Station and all attractions are required to wear masks covering both nose and mouth. The ONLY exemptions are for children 2 and under and for those with disabilities requiring an accommodation. Accommodations for disabilities include a full-face shield or other covering that shields both nose and mouth. Guests not willing or able to follow this mandate should postpone their visit to Union Station

Main engines start - liftoff in 3...2...1... HOLD UP! Are we sure we're ready to go to space?? Well, join Planetarium Specialist Patrick on Monday at 6pm for this week's livestream: Spaceflight 101! Take a detailed look at all the necessary rocket parts and components that carry our astronauts and satellites into orbit, and find out the techniques and tools scientists use to plan out and execute the complicated maneuvers that take us to space stations, the Moon, and beyond! This Monday, 6pm, LIVE right here on our Facebook Page.

Calling all KC area students! Enter your design in the Greater Kansas City Science & Engineering Fair T-Shirt Design Contest! The winning design receives an Amazon Gift Card and is featured on the front of the fair t-shirt. Deadline for entries is 5pm on January 22. Please note: The contest is open to all K-12 Kansas City area students Designs must fit the theme 70 Years of Student Research Simple designs are strongly encouraged... Designs for the front of the Fair Shirt will be printed in a two-color format Designs should be no larger than 8.5 x 11 and, if possible, submitted as high res PDF, Adobe Illustrator (in outlines), PSD or EPS file formats Students who submit a design do NOT have to be a participant in the Science Fair Designs are subject to review and may be modified in collaboration with the winning artist to fit t-shirt printing guideline For more information or to submit a design, please email: Emily Meyer, Fair Director [email protected]

Welcome to 2021! As a new year begins, tonight join Planetarium Specialist Patrick Hess as we close out our grand tour of the Solar System with a stop at everyone's favorite Dwarf Planet: Pluto! Find out what mysteries this distant icy world holds that we have only recently begun to discover, and of course, prepare for a healthy debate about the definition of planethood!

Early Learning FUN in Let's Play! A dedicated space for children ages three and under, filled with interactive environments and sensory experiences. One of three amazing NEW Early Learning spaces now open at Science City. Visit today 9:30am-12:30pm and 2:00pm-5:00pm

Why do things float? When you visit Science City during November, design and test foil boats with added weights to learn about surface tension and buoyancy!

Tonight at 6:00pm, LIVE on Science City's Facebook Page: Welcome to 2021! As a new year begins, join Planetarium Specialist Patrick Hess as we close out our grand tour of the Solar System with a stop at everyone's favorite Dwarf Planet: Pluto! Find out what mysteries this distant icy world holds that we have only recently begun to discover, and of course, prepare for a healthy debate about the definition of planethood! Tonight, 6:00pm, LIVE right here on our Facebook Page.

Science City is OPEN TODAY and ready to welcome you back for another week of awesome SCIENCE FUN! And all month long in November, we've got special Transportation themed activities and demos happening daily throughout the science center. From foil boats and boat games to roads and ramps, creating cars, skywriting art, and more! Check out the complete daily activities schedule here >> http://bit.ly/ScDailyActivities All with your comfort and safety our top concern. ... Science City hours are Wednesday thru Sunday 9:30am to 12:30pm and 2:00pm to 5:00pm. Reserve tickets online in advance at >> https://tickets.unionstation.org/ Please note: All Union Station guests and employees must wear a face covering, covering both the mouth and nose, at all times while at Union Station and in any of our attractions. This requirement excludes children under the age of 3 and individuals who are unable to wear a face covering due to a medical condition.

This Wednesday thru Sunday, veterans and all those currently serving receive FREE ADMISSION to Dinosaur Road Trip and Science City. All others in the same party accompanying the veteran or current military receive half-price admission to both attractions. Offer only available in-person at Union Station Ticket Office. Valid only thru Sunday, November 15. Cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. Please provide some proof of service at time of purchase.

Think you know our Solar System? Think again! Tonight on our weekly planetarium livestream, Planetarium Specialist Patrick Hess takes a deep dive into some of the most numerous yet most mysterious objects in our Solar System: MINOR PLANETS! We've covered most of the eight planets and many of their moons, but minor planets occupy a strange and very interesting place in our celestial neighborhood. Asteroids, Trojans, and Centaurs, Oh My! Please note: Patrick is out of the office this week, so today's show was pre-recorded. However, Patrick will be tuning in and watching live with us and ready to answer all your questions and reply to any comments. So be sure to say hi and ask any questions as you would during our regular livestreams, and Patrick will be ready to respond!

Veterans and all those currently serving receive FREE ADMISSION to Dinosaur Road Trip today thru Sunday (Nov 9-15) and Science City this Wednesday thru Sunday (Nov 11-15). All others in the same party accompanying the veteran or current military receive half-price admission to both attractions. Offer only available in-person at Union Station Ticket Office. Cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. Please provide some proof of service at time of purchase.

Think you know our Solar System? Think again! This Monday on our weekly planetarium livestream, join Planetarium Specialist Patrick Hess for a deep dive into some of the most numerous yet most mysterious objects in our Solar System: MINOR PLANETS! We've covered most of the eight planets and many of their moons, but minor planets occupy a strange and very interesting place in our celestial neighborhood. Asteroids, Trojans, and Centaurs, Oh My! This Monday, 6pm, live on Facebook.

Science City is open today 9:30am-12:30pm and 2:00pm-5:00pm, and it's a perfect day to discover our amazing new Early Learning spaces! Designed specifically for children ages birth to 7 years old, it's Science City's BIGGEST expansion since its 1999 opening! In Creative Corner, your early learners can paint, sculpt, and create in our glass-walled Paint Room or at the Sand Spinner or Sand Light Tables. Or engage in sensory-rich experiences and art activities in our new Program... Space. In our new train-themed area, All Aboard, children ages 4-7 can hop on our play Steam Locomotive, role play in the Sleeper & Dining Cars, transport goods and materials at Load It Up, create a toy train village at Build-A-Track, crawl through the Model Train Display and move freight at the Intermodal Table. In Let's Play, young learners ages three and under have a dedicated space to explore a variety of interactive environments and sensory experiences and dedicated areas to let their imaginations run wild while they climb, crawl and test their motor skills. Plus, a special break and kitchen area for caregivers to have snack time, prep baby bottles, have quiet time, or use the private nursing area. Open Wednesday thru Sunday, 9:30am-12:30pm and 2:00pm-5:00pm. Secure your tickets online in advance >> https://tickets.unionstation.org/ Please note: All Union Station guests and employees must wear a face covering, covering both the mouth and nose, at all times while at Union Station and in any of our attractions. This requirement excludes children under the age of 3 and individuals who are unable to wear a face covering due to a medical condition

Add Science City to your weekend plans! It's the place for hands-on discovery and hours of non-stop FAMILY FUN! Bring the entire family to enjoy your favorite Science City attractions, our amazing NEW early learning spaces, outdoor science playground, and a weekend packed with special Transportation themed activities and demos happening throughout the science center. All with your comfort and safety our top concern. Open Wednesday thru Sunday, 9:30am to 12:30pm and 2:00pm to ...5:00pm. Reserve tickets online in advance at >> https://tickets.unionstation.org/ Please note: All Union Station guests and employees must wear a face covering, covering both the mouth and nose, at all times while at Union Station and in any of our attractions. This requirement excludes children under the age of 3 and individuals who are unable to wear a face covering due to a medical condition

Bank of America customers! This weekend it's "Bank of America Museums on Us," and that means you get a free admission to Science City by presenting your Bank of America bank card at our Ticket Office. Valid this weekend Saturday and Sunday 9:30am-12:30pm and 2:00pm-5:00pm. Limit one free ticket per card. Not valid with any other offers or discounts. Thanks to Bank of America for supporting this national promotion giving free general admission to more than 150 museums and science centers

Stop by Creative Corner to make your very own skywriting art! You'll learn all about the art and science of writing with clouds and create your own mixed media art piece!

Great news space fans! If you've ever missed one of our weekly livestreams with Planetarium Specialist Patrick, you can find every Sky Station LIVE episode on our YouTube channel for you to watch (or re-watch) any time you want! Solar System Tour, Stellar Evolution, Messier Catalogue, Telescope Tutorial, Hollywood Astronomy, Voyagers Golden Record, Create a Comet, Probes and Rovers, Harry Potter special, ISS LEGO build along, Top 10 Moons, and more! Find the complete set of livestreams here>> https://bit.ly/SkyStationDeepDives