Orlando Science Center General Admission Ticket
Traveler rating
4.1/5
Based on 13 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Orlando Science Center General Admission Ticket worth booking?
Orlando Science Center General Admission Ticket is a 1-hour experience in Orlando, United States, from $29 per person. It scores 59 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.1/5 rating across 13 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 59 / 100
- Rating
- 4.1/5 (13)
- Duration
- 1 hours
- From
- $29 per person
Please check our website, www.osc.org, for daily operating hours. A visit to the Orlando Science Center invites exploration across four floors dedicated to hands-on activities, live shows, and engaging exhibits. Discover the wonders of science, nature, and technology through immersive experiences like animal meet-and-greets and interactive displays. Perfect for families and curious minds of all ages, this ticket grants access to everything the center has to offer, making it a fun and educational outing for all ages. Dive into a world of discovery and ignite your curiosity today. Paid self-parking is available during museum hours on a first come, first served basis for a rate of $4/hour (up to $15) in OSC's parking garage located at 782 Princeton St, Orlando, FL 32803.
What you get
About this experience
Please check our website, www.osc.org, for daily operating hours. A visit to the Orlando Science Center invites exploration across four floors dedicated to hands-on activities, live shows, and engaging exhibits. Discover the wonders of science, nature, and technology through immersive experiences like animal meet-and-greets and interactive displays. Perfect for families and curious minds of all ages, this ticket grants access to everything the center has to offer, making it a fun and educational outing for all ages. Dive into a world of discovery and ignite your curiosity today. Paid self-parking is available during museum hours on a first come, first served basis for a rate of $4/hour (up to $15) in OSC's parking garage located at 782 Princeton St, Orlando, FL 32803.
What's included
Included
- Admission fees
What you'll see and do
Orlando Science Center
Get ready for an exciting - and sometimes loud - adventure at Orlando Science Center, where hands-on exhibits, live demos, and interactive fun turn curiosity into high-energy discoveries for all ages! Orlando Science Center offers four floors of wonder and discovery, with explosive live shows, fun and educational activities, and interactive exhibits exploring astronomy, weather, nature and conservation, engineering, and so much more! Paid self-parking is available during museum hours on a first come, first served basis for a rate of $4/hour (up to $15) in OSC's parking garage located at 782 Princeton St, Orlando, FL 32803.
Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Orlando Science Center
777 E Princeton St, Orlando, Florida, 32803, United States
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Orlando Science Center · 777 E Princeton St, Orlando, Florida, 32803, United States
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 14 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Orlando Science Center
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 13 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Good for families
8 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
13 verified traveler reviews for Orlando Science Center General Admission Ticket. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Exceptional
Excellent science center with numerous interactive exhibits, movies, and learning opportunities. Each o e was better than the last-amazingly well done. Our grandson, 3 years, loved the dinosaur movie in The Dome theater. We spent over an hour among the dinosaur exhibit and another at the kids water zone.
Response from the operator: Hi Kendell. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed your recent visit!
via Tripadvisor
Highly Recommend!
We visit science museums everywhere we go and being able to provide hands on experience for our kids is very important for us. We’ve been to at least 20 or 30 different ones across the world This museum is almost the best when it comes providing inspiring and intriguing hands on experience. A lot of places use digital things (buttons etc) to be interactive with kids but this place is true hands-on. And amazingly they built a lot of exhibits in house and embed important science theories in it. Just amazing.
Response from the operator: Hi there - thanks so much for leaving us a review! We review each piece of guest feedback and really value the time it takes for you to share your thoughts with us. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience and appreciate your kind words about our exhibit development and hands-on experiences. We hope to see you again soon!
via Tripadvisor
Spend the day somewhere else. This Science Center offer little but costs a great deal.
Extremely high and unreasonable cost of admission. Poor condition of exhibits. Lack of attendants to assist guests. High cost of parking. I last visited the Science Center about 8 years ago. The exhibits today are the same ones exhibited 8 years ago but now they are worn out and run down. I was surprised that there were no Science Center employees available to assist with the exhibits. At least, I could not find one. I was shocked and appalled at the cost of admission for a Senior (me) and my 5 year old grandson. Outrageous!
Response from the operator: Hi Joe. Thanks for taking the time to leave us your thoughts. We carefully review every piece of feedback we receive to see how we can improve the experience for our future visitors. We're sorry to hear you were disappointed with your visit and hope we can address some of your concerns. We have made some significant changes to our building in the past 8 to 10 years, including a full renovation and expansion of KidsTown, which it sounds like your grandson may have enjoyed. We also have a Makerspace on Level 3 and Life, our nature and conservation exhibit on Level 1, both of which were created in the past 5 to 7 years. We're currently remodeling our domed theater, expecting to launch planetarium shows and giant-screen films again in May of this year. Each of these spaces are designed to create new, fresh experiences for guests like you who have visited more than once over time. We're sorry to hear that you were unable to find staff to help answer questions or provide assistance. We do try to have staff available on the museum floor to help guests engage with our experiences in a meaningful way. We'll be sure to take a look at our scheduling and staffing in the hopes that we can avoid this experience for future guests. As for our price, we understand that in the current economy, income can feel precious and pricing may feel high. We are a non-profit institution that relies on ticketing for the majority of our funding. The price of admission helps support not only maintenance and staffing for our building, but it also supports our many access programs and experiences that bring our mission to inspire science learning for all to life. It's our goal to be an impactful partner to our community, and we appreciate all the support our visitors provide in bringing that vision to life. While we're sad to hear you didn't enjoy your visit, we truly appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We know your time is valuable and are grateful for the opportunity to improve our experience for future visitors. We hope you'll allow us the opportunity to provide a more positive experience in the future!
via Tripadvisor
Events come first
We love the science museum, and had planned to take a day to do it while in town, specifically for the dinosaur exhibit. We bought tickets well in advance but were not told when purchasing them that the whole 4th floor would be closed - so no dinosaurs. Needless to say my 5 year old was a bit disappointed.
Response from the operator: Hi Derek. We're sorry to hear that your recent visit didn't live up to your expectations. Our ticketing system does not allow for us to make disclaimers for specific admission dates at the point of sale, but we always do our best to make sure any closures will be listed on our website calendar. On the date of your visit, the building closed at 3:00 pm to prepare for one of our biggest fundraisers of the year, Science & Wine. As a non-profit, we host these events sporadically to help support our mission to inspire science learning for life. We're sorry to hear that the logistics of that event interfered with your visit, and we hope you'll consider visiting again next time you're in town.
via Tripadvisor
Not my idea of a museum, maybe more like 'activity center' or something?
As far as science museums go, this one was pretty lame, IMO. But I'm used to educational displays and such. This one was clean and spacious and there were lots of activities for kids—which is very cool. And it is indeed hands-on as advertised! It's just ... full of simple puzzles and childish riddles and the sort of little experiments you do at home for your 1st grade science fair. Nothing real complex or truly educational? Odd experience. Once is plenty.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 1 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 5
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 59
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Orlando Science Center General Admission Ticket: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Orlando.
How much does Orlando Science Center General Admission Ticket cost?
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Prices start at $29 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Orlando usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Orlando Science Center General Admission Ticket take?
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Plan for about 1 hour from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Orlando is not rushed.
Is Orlando Science Center General Admission Ticket worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 59 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.1/5 across 13 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Orlando, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Orlando Science Center General Admission Ticket?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Orlando Science Center General Admission Ticket suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Orlando Science Center General Admission Ticket?
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Around 5 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Orlando can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Orlando and add a light layer if any part of the 1-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Orlando Science Center General Admission Ticket start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Orlando within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Orlando?
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Orlando is a park town with a wetland wrapped around it. Multi-day theme park tickets and skip-ahead passes dominate, but the highest-satisfaction days are often the ones nobody plans: airboat runs on the St. Johns, manatee swims at Crystal River, and Kennedy Space Center on a launch day. We rank on wait-time value and how honestly an operator describes what is included. On Outty we rank every Orlando experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include The Escape Game Orlando: Epic 60-Minute Adventures on I-Drive, Kennedy Space Center with Transport from Orlando and Kissimmee, 2 HR Interactive Walking Ghost Tour in Downtown Orlando. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Orlando?
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January to April, before the humidity and the afternoon thunderstorms settle in. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Orlando?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Orlando Science Center General Admission Ticket?
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Included: Admission fees. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Orlando Science Center General Admission Ticket?
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The experience starts at Orlando Science Center, 777 E Princeton St, Orlando, Florida, 32803, United States. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Orlando Science Center General Admission Ticket?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Orlando Science Center General Admission Ticket wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Specialized infant seats are available; and Transportation options are wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Orlando Science Center General Admission Ticket if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Orlando. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Orlando Science Center General Admission Ticket?
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Across 13 reviews averaging 4.1 out of 5, recurring themes include good for families. Reviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
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