15 lights throw a spectrum of colored shadows in a hallway in KidsTown.
ORLANDO SCIENCE CENTER PLAYS A VITAL ROLE IN CENTRAL FLORIDA BY INSPIRING CURIOSITY, expanding STEM education access, and connecting science to everyday life for hundreds of thousands of people each year. Through hands-on exhibits, live shows, camps, and outreach programs, it serves learners of all ages while strengthening workforce pipelines in fields like technology, healthcare, and engineering.
OSC’s Neighborhood Science initiative and mobile outreach bring free, high-impact learning directly into underserved communities, building confidence, problem-solving skills, and career awareness. Partnerships with schools, hospitals, and community organizations further extend its reach beyond its walls. With nearly 690,000 annual visitors and extensive programming for students and educators, the Science Center helps cultivate lifelong learning, supports conservation awareness, and fosters the next generation of innovators, making it a cornerstone of education and community engagement in the region.
Guests in the Tornado simulator at Science Night Live, an event geared toward adult audiences.
KidsTown invites self-guided learning opportunities.
The parking garage walkway leading to the Science Center.
Kids get a chance to maneuver toy robots at Otronicon, which has been renamed the Spark STEM Fest.
“Curiosity is the spark that drives discovery and innovation.”
—JoAnn Newman, President & CEO
Kids enjoy a flight simulation with OSC’s Mobile Flight Lab at the Bradley-Otis Boys & Girls Club of Central Florida.
Guests watch the solar eclipse safely from Loch Haven Park.
The orange factory inside KidsTown.