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Louisville Science Center

The Louisville Science Center in historic West Main Street, founded in 1871 as a natural history collection, has experienced more than a century of growth to become Kentucky's largest hands-on science centre, visited by more than 550,000 people each year. A highlight of the centre is a 12,500 square foot (1,161 sq metre) permanent exhibit known as The World Around Us, featuring more than 40 interactive stations that challenge visitors of all ages to make use of their creativity and problem-solving skills. The centre also has a four-storey Imax theatre, a gift shop and restaurant.

Address: 727 West Main Street
Website: www.louisvillescience.org
Telephone: (502) 561 6100
Opening time: Monday to Thursday 9.30am to 5pm; Friday and Saturday 9.30am to 9pm; Sunday 12pm to 6pm. IMAX and KidZone closed on Mondays except during public and school holidays
Admission: Exhibits: $15 (adults), $12 (children 2-12), IMAX: $8 (adults), $7 (children), Combination ticket: $15 (adults), $12 (children)