Kentucky Science Center General Admission

Great family museum

My kids love the science center. It is more like a children’s museum, but that’s ok. We have a reciprocal membership with our local science museum so for us the value is excellent. It is not on par with big city museums but kids toddler to 10+ will have a great time. Last time we were in town we didn’t have time and my 9 year old was very displeased. Always good for a couple hours of fun!

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A fun little learning center!

My husband and I came to Louisville on a recent anniversary trip. We took the tour of the Louisville Slugger Museum and decided to walk down the road to check out whatever places there were to see. We came across the Kentucky Science Center and decided to have a look for a future trip with our younger kids. The museum was housed in an old building downtown, which I absolutely loved! The idea that this building was once something else way back in the day, really intrigues me. The architecture is always an added bonus. The museum is very spread out, which makes it nice because you’re not on top of each other trying to get to things. Highlights: My husband was very excited to see the UPS exhibit. He retired from UPS so he really did enjoy that part of it. Thank you for that 😃 We also adored the little area that had construction vests in you were able to build. So cute! Oh, and standing inside of a bubble at the entrance was also really cool. It’s a great place for the littles and a nice place to come on a rainy or hot day. The downside and the reason I gave it only 4 stars is it seems like there’s really not enough things to do in the museum. Because they are so spread out, it looks much larger than it is. The things to do are very similar to those at other science centers. If you are somebody who lives in this area or may not have been to any other science type centers, then this place is definitely a fun place to go with the kids especially if you are a member. Another thing I noticed is that certain areas were kind of a mishmosh. For instance, there was a space capsule in the same room as animal heads and tusks that were on the wall. Also, in the same room as the mummy? I just thought that maybe whomever set up the museum could have put them more into categories instead of just kind of placing them wherever it seemed like there was a spot to use. In the same room, there was an extremely strong scent coming from the Subway sandwich shop downstairs. I believe that this beautiful building could be revamped into something so much more when it comes to the science center. I think it needs a little bit more when it comes to a tween area as well. Just looking at each area again and placing things more categorically would be wonderful. I would certainly bring the kids here as the building itself is extremely interesting. Overall, I would still recommend a visit here 😃 There is an admission fee and tickets can be bought ahead. Very good for kids. Changing tables in the restrooms. Live performances. Gift shop and theater on the premises. Subway in the building for food. Paid parking garage, parking lot or on street parking. *Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot and restrooms

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a detailed and thoughtful review! We’re thrilled that you and your husband stumbled upon the Kentucky Science Center during your anniversary trip and chose to explore it with future adventures in mind. It’s lovely to hear that the historical charm of our building and the spacious layout added to your experience. We especially appreciate hearing how much your husband enjoyed the UPS exhibit, how special that it connected with his personal story! And we’re so glad you had fun with Be in a Bubble and Who Forted?. We love sparking curiosity through hands-on play, especially when it brings smiles to all ages. We truly value your feedback on exhibit variety and layout as it gives us a clearer understanding of what guests are looking for and how we can improve. Creating a more cohesive experience and rethinking how we present our exhibits is something we take seriously, and your suggestions for a tween-friendly space and thematic grouping are incredibly helpful. We actually have something up our lab coats for this very demographic! Thanks also for highlighting the practical amenities, our team works hard to make visits comfortable and accessible for everyone. And thank you again for recommending us! We hope you’ll return with your little ones in tow someday soon so they can experience the wonder and discovery for themselves.

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Deceptively large with plenty of activities

Our toddlers (4 and 1.5) love science centers and we had reciprocity so took them. Everyone complaining about price probably has never been to a museum or science center before because it is on par with at least 3 other states that we have lived in or visited. Everything is expensive nowadays. We went on a Monday afternoon so it was empty, pretty much had the whole place to ourselves. There are 3 large floors filled with a variety of activities and exhibits including play areas and more scientific learning exhibits such as a UPS flight simulator and construction simulator. The kids had a great time, after 2 hours we weren't able to explore the whole place due to the size of it, maybe did 2/3 of it. We would definitely go back.

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that your little ones enjoyed their time exploring the Kentucky Science Center. It’s always a joy to hear how our exhibits, from playful areas to hands-on simulators, spark excitement and curiosity in young visitors. It sounds like you made the most of a quiet Monday afternoon, and we’re glad you got to experience the variety across our three floors. We know there's a lot to take in, so we're delighted to hear that you plan to come back for more discovery. And thank you for acknowledging the value of science centers, your kind words mean a lot. We can’t wait to welcome your family again soon!

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Lots of hands-on

The Kentucky Science Center is more like a children's museum with a bit of a science museum and a bit of a natural history museum twist. We had reciprocity from our home science museum, but without reciprocity it would have been overpriced. The museum is on three floors that are split between three connected buildings. It has lots of interactive exhibits with some geared more for younger children and some for older children.

Response from the operator: Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're glad you were able to take advantage of reciprocity and that you found plenty of interactive exhibits to explore. We aim to offer a mix of learning and play that sparks curiosity across age groups, so it's great to hear that both younger and older kids found things to enjoy. We appreciate your honest feedback on pricing and the balance of exhibit types, it's helpful as we continue working toward creating an accessible, enriching experience for all families. If you want to fill out this survey, we would appreciate it: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KSCNetPromoter Thank you again for stopping by, and we hope you'll visit us again soon!

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$100 to take one kid

My wife and I took our four-year-old grandson to the Kentucky Science Center. The grandson had a great time playing and learning. We also watched the dinosaur movie, which is good, but probably better suited for 8 and up, as it covers a lot of the research which didn't interest a 4yo. The Science Center can use some new exhibits - some seem to be well worn. Admission for three, including one movie, was $85, plus parking for $15. $100 is overpriced to take one kid to the science center for 3 hours or so. They should review their pricing structure and make some improvements if they want to make this a good value for visitors. We have taken our kids and grandkids to the Indianapolis Children's Museum a number of times and is a much better value. For about the same price, the experience is much, much better as Indy has more exhibits plus an outdoor area for the kids to enjoy.

Response from the operator: Thank you for sharing your experience with us, your honesty is truly appreciated. We’re glad to hear that your grandson had a great time exploring and learning, even if some parts, like the movie, didn’t quite match his age group’s interest. Feedback like yours helps us reflect on how we can better tailor our offerings to match a wider range of ages. We hear your concerns about pricing and the condition of some exhibits. Maintaining an engaging experience for families is our top priority, and we’re always looking at ways to enhance both value and variety across the Science Center. Your comparison to other museums is especially helpful, it gives us perspective on how we can grow and improve. If you don't mind, please fill out this post visit survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KSCNetPromoter

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