General Admission Price
Save money when you purchase full-price admission in advance online!
Ticket Type |
At The Door |
Online |
| Children (2 & Under) | Free | Free |
| Children (3+) | $12 | $11 |
| Adults | $12 | $11 |
| Senior (65+) | $11 | $10 |
School Year Hours
- Monday - Closed
- Tuesday - Closed
- Wednesday - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Thursday - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Friday - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Saturday - 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Sunday - 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
How To Buy General Admissions Tickets Online
Save money when you purchase in advance online!
Just click Get Tickets to view a calendar displaying the correct General Admission Tickets for the day of your visit.
- On the calendar picker, select the date of your visit.
- Click “Select”.
- Enter ticket quantities
- Click “Add to Order” and check out.
Follow these simple steps:
- View our Event Calendar.
- Use the search bar or filters to find the event or program you’d like to attend.
- Select “Register” for the event of your choice.
- Complete the check-out
General Admission FAQ
> What's happening today?
Our most commonly asked question! Some exhibits are only available at certain times throughout the day. We do not post these times in advance. On the day of your visit, just ask at admissions for a schedule.
- Animal Interactions
- Science Demonstrations
- Swap Shop
Please note, the later you arrive, the less opportunities you will have to do these things.
We do have some special offers. Click here to see a partial list.
“Timed Tickets” provide a way to control the number of visitors in a building at any given point in time. At this time, Science Central typically does not use timed tickets. However, we may use “Timed Tickets” for some events or at certain time of the year.
We have an eating area with vending machines. We do not serve food. We also have picnic tables available outside.
Our demonstrations are determined by the Education Department daily. Our front desk staff and signage will have this information available on the day of your visit.
Exhibits on the floor, exhibitions in the Traveling Gallery, and demonstrations are included with the price of admission.
A few interactive exhibits and vending machines have an additional fee ranging from 50 cents to $5.
In order to ensure the safety of young children, all minors under the age of 14 must be supervised by an adult (age 18 or older) at all times.
Groups of 15 or more paying persons qualify for a discount. In order to get the group discount, you MUST pre-register in advance. Learn more.
Things to do while you're here.
These are some of our visitor's favorites Make sure to check them out on your visit!
Welcome! We’re looking forward to your visit.
- Check out a science demo in our Lower Level demonstration theater. What is something interesting you learned?
- Find the ‘Recollections Room’!
- Check out the Science on a Sphere! One of just a couple located in Indiana. Ask the presenter to show you their favorite data set after the show!
We’re so glad you’ve returned. Please make sure to…
- Ask at admissions which are the newest exhibits and check those out first!
- Take a selfie with our Fred! Find our perfectly placed selfie spot for a fun surprise! Make sure to tag Science Central!
- Hold a secret conversation from 10 feet away at our ‘Whisper Dishes’!
Don’t forget, you can line up your tickets in advance on our website. Also, did you know that you save 10% when you redeem your membership before it expires?
- Pick our your favorite Nature Nook animal! Learn it’s name and say hi each time you come return.
- Find the Apollo history exhibit. Can you find any cards with a local connection?
- Borrow a book from our science-themed Little Free Library!