Museum of Science and Industry Added to Science Center Review

A new section offering information about the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago was added today to the Science Center Review.  Starting with basic information the section will expand over time to become a leading resource for information about the the Museum of Science and Industry.

Over time the Science Center Review will expand to offer a comprehensive list of information and services about science centers around the United States and support their missions of expanding the understanding and awareness of science.

Saint Louis Science Center, First to be Reviewed

Science Center Review started posting information about the leading Science Centers in the United States starting with the Saint Louis Science Center.

The Saint Louis Science Center, one of the top five science centers in the United States (attendance) is arguably one of the most effective in the country due to its ratio of community impact and attendance to relative size and budget.

Additional information and opinions can be posted on the Science Center Review web site.

The Saint Louis Science Center is currently exhibiting Body Worlds 3 and has broken previous attendenace milestones set by the exhibit.

About the Saint Louis Science Center
The Saint Louis Science Center is one of the top five science centers in the United States, serving 1.2 million visitors annually. Recently named one of America?s most visited museums by Forbes Traveler, the Saint Louis Science Center complex includes a four-story OMNIMAX® Theater, the air-supported Montgomery Bank EXPLORADOME®, the James S. McDonnell Planetarium, and the state-of-the-art Taylor Community Science Resource Center. The goals of the Saint Louis Science Center are to educate, inspire and motivate visitors of all ages and engage the community in public dialogue about science-related issues of the day. For more information about the Saint Louis Science Center and its programs, visit slsc.org

Science Center Review

The Science Center Review is a blog site organized to facilitate discussion and increase awareness of Science Center programs, exhibits and efforts to impact their respective communities.

Questions being considered by the Science Center Review?

• What role should Science Centers play in advancing the public understanding of Science?
• How do we (the public) measure the success of our Science Centers?
• How do Science Centers create meaningful connections with their audience(s)?
• How should Science Centers prioritize their efforts?
• How can Science Centers work more collaboratively?