Fixed locationChildren's Museums

The Science Center

Carbondale, IL

Hands-on children's science museum in Carbondale with interactive exhibits, climb-and-slide play, camps, and birthday parties.

Plan This Visit

Best for

Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Big kids, Mixed ages

Hours

Monday Closed - campers only

Birthday parties

Available

At a Glance

Venue type

Kids activity center

Age groups

BabiesToddlersPreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages

Play features

Museum exhibitsSlides

Birthday party options

Birthday partiesPrivate party roomParty packagesParty host

Accessibility and comfort

Cleanliness focus

Visit options

Drop-in visitsMembership availableClasses or events

Price range

Budget

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Operator type

Nonprofit

Play model

Mixed open play + classes

Supervision model

Caregiver supervised

Max recommended age

Under 13

Structured classes or guided programming

Yes

Inside a larger venue or attraction

Yes

Inside mall or shopping center

Yes

Plan Your Visit

MondayClosed - campers only

TuesdayClosed - campers only

Wednesday11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sunday12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

About the Venue

The Science Center is a longstanding hands-on children's museum inside University Mall in Carbondale. It serves children from infancy through the teen years with interactive STEM exhibits, a climb-and-slide play element, live-animal and exhibit areas, memberships, camps, outreach, and well-developed birthday party offerings with a private party room and activity options.