Kentucky Science Center

So much fun, very interactive! We went for my daughter's Birthday. She had a blast! Very accessible, I use a cane. Plenty of seating near every exhibit. Highly recommend!!

Absolutely a fabulous place to take the family. Very spacious, tons of exhibits and hands on experiences to do. The staff was super friendly. The hands on areas for kids (and adults) were clean and kept organized regularly. Great gift shop. Lots of restrooms and "break/sitting" areas for adults. Water fountains and hand sanitizers everywhere. The only thing I can remotely say that isn't positive is about 75% of the sanitizers were empty. Other than that, I suggest everyone check out this place.

Excellent time. We brought my 14m old daughter and 14 year old nephew. They both had a good time. Highly recommend. It is handicap accessible, and has 3 floors of adventures for the kiddos.

Great to go weekdays when other children are at school and no field trips going on. This is the most orderly and tidied I have ever seen this wonderful place of exploration

I really enjoy the Candlelight concerts! They are affordable, last only an hour, the artists are SO talented, and the music is beautiful!!! The ones I have gone to are current, popular songs/groups performed in a classical setting (Coldplay, Beatles, Queen…) so good! 👌🏼🎻❤️ You definitely Should try one!

The Kentucky Science Center in downtown Louisville is truly one of the best places to explore science with kids and family. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the excitement of learning mixed with fun. There are three floors filled with interactive exhibits that keep children and adults engaged for hours. My kids especially enjoyed the hands-on areas where they could build, test, and experiment. It’s not only entertaining but also educational in a way that sparks curiosity. The staff members are friendly, helpful, and very patient with children. They make the experience even smoother by answering questions and guiding families through the exhibits. Another highlight is the IMAX theater, which adds a whole new level of excitement to the visit. Parking is convenient, located on the back side under the bridge, and members can park all day for only $8, which is very reasonable for downtown. One of the most amazing things is that if you have WIC benefits, the Kentucky Science Center offers a free family membership plan, making science accessible to more families. Overall, this is a must-visit spot in Louisville for learning, fun, and family bonding. Highly recommended!

Always a wonderful time three floors of tons of fun stuff to do. Perfect to wear your little ones out or for curious older ones. We absolutely love the science center! From the noodles, the climbing wall, the ups truck, the grocery, splash table. Everything is typically well kept and tidy. Very busy place since it's downtown.

lots to do , hands on , 4 floors of activities ( mainly 3 , plus a theater 🎭) age-appropriate areas accommodating all ages , will be back 😊 🧬🧫🧪

I brought my 3- and 5-year-old nephews, and we really enjoyed it! We were there for over 2 hours and didn't get close to seeing all the exhibits. They were super engaged with several activities and played for an amazing amount of time (15 minutes or more before I coaxed them to the next exhibit). In several instances I was tempted to push the kiddos aside and tinker with the activity myself. It was also clearly vetted by parents. Plenty of bathrooms that even had stools for little ones to reach the sink, nursing areas, and an enclosed climbing area with transparent walls. (Cincinnati's Children's Museum has a much larger climbing area with lots of alcoves, but you can't see in at all. One time we adults had to climb many obstacles and twists and turns, following the crying to locate a scared kiddo.) It's not cheap for one day but not terrible. And the family pass is a great deal!

This is a great spot for kids. You can spend at least 2+ hours going through all the fun levels for learning and activities. You can pack a UPS truck, grab a shopping cart, water play, make music, learn about anaimals, make tents and so much more.

The Kentucky Science Center can be summed up in one word: Wow! If you have kids (of any age) then I highly recommend making a visit! As soon as we walked in to door and were wowed by the main atrium we had a feeling we were going to have a good time. That was then reinforced by the amazingly patient and helpful ticket counter woman who saved us a BUNCH of money by jumping through hoop after hoop to verify our reciprocal membership at a museum in Chicago. (Thank you, kind lady!) From there we were off exploring. It's hard to choose where to start because there are so many things to do! From the areas where you can build things with different materials, to the air duct ball thing, to the tilt maze, to the electricity live demo! and, le pièce de résistance: the rocket launcher! We played and explored and LEARNED till we dropped! Honestly, this review does not do justice for how great this place is you just have to find out for yourself. Pay them a visit and thank me later!

We enjoyed the lower level most. Our 3.5 year old was able to enjoy building, climbing, and exploring things that were his size as well as his academic level. There were also water tables open for exploration as well that even included smocks so children don't get wet! We entered the science center at 9:30 when it opened. We got about 30-40 minutes of play time in before big groups of students were let loose. I believe it was a summer camp. At that point, it became too crowded and kids were running everywhere with minimal supervision. For a parent with a membership, it was a little frustrating as there were 2 occasions where students weren't being watched and accidents happened. We will go again, but will likely go early or before they close.

We have a fantastic zoo/museum membership that allows us to visit various zoos and museums across the country. The Kentucky Science Center is one location that we enjoy visiting using this pass. While some of the exhibits are outdated and need to be freshened up, the overall experience is very enjoyable. You see children running around and experimenting with different hands on activities which I love! The stations they have are great for getting families to interact and think and problem solve while having fun. There's a small subway that's attached if you get hungry and they have a smaller theater that showcases educational films. We will be continuing to visit this science center and hope that it continues to do well!

The perfect place to sharpen curious minds! We absolutely LOVE the KY science center. From sensory experiences like the water table, to interactive activities like the UPS flight simulator: the science center has so much to offer children of all ages! Huge hits with my child are the giant UPS delivery truck and the shape store on the first level. We also enjoy the magna tile table on the second floor and absolutely adore (!) the fort building area on the third level. There children have the opportunity to build forts using their imagination and a vast variety of materials (pipes, sheets, cardboard boxes, you name it!). The staff is always incredibly helpful and kind. I highly recommend getting a membership to enjoy unlimited visits throughout the year. Especially on rainy days it is the perfect place to spend quality time with the family!

The Kentucky Science Center is a gem, especially for kiddos. We visited recently for a birthday party. Love the chance to mix science with fun, and this party didn't disappoint. In one of the basement classrooms, the staff helped the large group of preschoolers to make slime and transformed items with the help of dry ice. The classroom was also large enough to fit the class as well as the parents and younger kids, who colored and played on their own. After it was over, we went upstairs to the museum. My son loved trying to pull the bubble pulley above his head and about lost his mind in the large climbing area. Also a highlight was the giant Lite-Brite, water play area and tiny town. One of the staff was also very kind when he gave my son a Pokémon card after noticing that my son was carrying around his favorite Charmander doll. The center also boasts Kentucky's only 4-story, precision white screen, 3D digital theater. I'll have to bring my kids back to see a movie there. It also hosts fun adult-geared events. And ya know it was a fun time if your kiddo throws a massive tantrum when it's time to leave. *shrug parenting* We'll be back so he can burn off more energy and also maybe learn a thing or two.

Went to see the IMAX movie, Mesamerica. Tickets were reasonably priced, and the museum was closed to the public, which made it nice. However the museum staff didn't seem well prepared for the crowd. We were instructed to arrive at a certain time and details said the movie woukd start at an exact time and you would not be admitted after the movie began. None of tgat was the case. We got there 40 minutes early and tge movie started 15 to 20 minutes late. That was disappointing. However, the movie was as advertised. Calming, beautiful graphics, and well narrated. I was not particularly fond of the music but overall it was great.

Definitely on the pricey side. However, there's plenty to do for the kiddos. Very engaging and the staff is super friendly.

I'm a Louisville resident so the Science Center has been part of our regular family time. We haven't been back since Covid and the free pass on the culture pass was the perfect reason to visit. The third floor is completely revamped with an exhibit called Uniquely Human. It spotlights the various ways we are different and why it matters. I'm hoping the Science Center will add interactive activities with their volunteers or workers, to help kids of all ages understand the messages. In addition to some areas being moved around, we noticed an expansion of space-related exhibits and displays for UPS. A makers studio was also open on the second floor, and people could take random, every day items to make art. Overall, the spaces felt nicely organized. The first floor continues to be for younger kids - the water display, quiet reading areas, play set and shapes/light blocks. It is very active and loud there, much different than the third floor. IMAX continues to be a fun activity for the full family. Check out available shows and times on the website. It'll be what brings us back ... my guys are getting older and other than reading information on the wall plaques, there isn't much to do. This was probably our shortest visit ever. Memberships available and dual ones include the zoo as well. Street parking with meters or the nearby parking lot, and you can pay by credit card.

It is full of great activities. You can be a updating driver and weather forecaster. They got got rid of what the forts. Great for homeschool fieldtrips

I had the pleasure of accompanying my BFF to see Mesmerica 360 hosted by the Louisville Science Center. It was an amazing cinematic experience featuring music by John Hood. No phones allowed! You need to be focused and centered for the experience! It's all about what you take out of it. It featured birth charts, Luna. Galaxies, Gardens and more! It's Ann about being confidently you, creating your own reality, spreading happiness and being grateful! Live your life in your terms and live it out loud and proud! You only have 1! Love &Light

Fun for smaller kids for sure. Worth the money I'd take my kids again. Several floors to explore.

Our party of 7 loved it! Interactive exhibits for all ages. We got in free using the cultural pass. We did have to pay $10 for parking.

We had a great time here! There's interactive activities for all ages. Free entry and membership with WIC.

I highly suggest visiting The Kentucky Science Center! My family had the best time. There were so many options and exhibits for all ages! Well worth the trip and the cost of admission!

I think the Kentucky Science really is a great place to visit and is cool. I haven't been in years however the prices are a little steep. I was confused that it was $28 for both an exhibit ticket and you have to have a time slot. I was just going to come by whenever. I also called just now to inquire about a hat in the gift shop because on the website, you can't view it. The woman laughed at me and said I guess I'll let IT know. But for any business to have links that don't lead anywhere and you can't view an "online gift shop" via the website is bad SEO practice. She said the "online gift shop" probably was active at one point but it isn't anymore. I would recommend to not have links on a site that don't work!

Mesmerica was truly special and great. Was a total relaxing state of mind. Music was superb, atmosphere was mesmerizing.

My 3 yo Grandson and I had a great time today exploring the Science center! Loved the new exhibits! I didn't realize there was a Subway! We'll have to visit next time. $56 parking and admission.

Nice downtown location and plenty to do for kids. It's night nearly as nice as COSI in Columbus, The Museum Center in Cincinnati, or The Children's Museum in Indianapolis. But those are world class museums. The Kentucky Science Center is worth a visit. We even went back a second time in the same weekend at the request of my 9 year old.

Overall average. The 3D movie Dinosaurs of Antarctica was very boring. Place needs to get better in maintenance. Essentially it's three floors of activities. My toddler started running around but then seemed to be getting bored. The ticket price is close to 30 dollars for an adult! For this place it's not worth it..

Used to love going here, but today it was awful. There was hardly any exhibits for the kids to play on, and it was extremely expensive. Everything was very disorganized, thrown all over the floor and half of the displays didn't even work. On top of that all of the parents were just letting their kids runs around without supervision. I am never returning to this place.

This is a beautiful center located in downtown Louisville. It has many different exhibits for sensory and lesson seekers. The parking is convenient and the center is nearby many other local attractions.

Came here with the kids and they had a really good time, easily 4+ hours of enjoyment. The place is not cheap- with 2 kids, 2 adults and parking ~$70. I'd say this place is well worth a visit if your kids are 10 and under. Older kids and adults might be pretty bored. They don't have a restaurant per se but there is a subway adjacent that you can visit. We didn't add the IMAX show so can't comment on that.

I've been to the Kentucky Science Center twice, that I can remember: Once as a child and once as and adult. Let me tell you, each experience has quite a different perspective. The KSC has a lot to offer; I was actually pretty pleased and surprised. There are multiple floors filled with fun and educational exhibits, along with a movie theater where they show different documentaries and scientific films. As a kid, this place was awesome. My grade school came here for a field trip and I felt like it was a land of never ending toys, gadgets and gizmos that we could all play with. The movies were fun and easy to enjoy at a younger age. As an adult, it's still pretty cool. You don't expect to learn as much as you do for a place that is more geared towards kids. But also, there are a lot of kids everywhere, with little to no supervision who are running around and screaming. A lot of the exhibits are also dirty, with garbage all over the floors and some places are sticky because of who-knows-the-heck-what. Although there are a lot of different exhibits to peruse through, quite a bit will be out of order, some not even having a sign, you just have to figure out that it's out of order for yourself. The prices aren't that bad. We only had to pay $5 on a Saturday evening, with regular admission being $13 and around $20 if you want to do the movie + exhibits combo. You can easily spend about 2 hours in here, maybe even longer depending on your kids. As a 23 year old childless adult, I probably won't make plans for myself to come back. I've seen it once, I feel satisfied. However, I think it's a fun time for those with families or from out of town. Just keep in mind that the KSC needs some maintenance and upkeep.

This place is fun for kids, they loved every thing in it and can't wait to get back . The place was clean and neat. Lot's of fun and activities for kids and family to enjoy over the weekend

We recently visited the Kentucky Science Center for the first time to actually attend one of the first night screenings of the Louisville International Festival of Films. Never having been here before I didn't know what to expect. There was even a red carpet and quite a few of the actors from the movie were there. Truth be told, I wasn't even aware of this place, and now I feel bad that I took so long to discover it. I was (well..still am, actually) a huge science nerd from WAAAY back in the day, and the Science Center is right up my alley. Our visit was for an event (We saw one of the movies that was featured during the festival titled "Manipulated" with our friend Chase Masterson), so our ability to really explore was highly limited. We got to meander around the ground floor (which is SO effing cool), and then take the elevator up to the floor the theater is in. Other than that we didn't get to see much...but that's what return trips are for, isn't it? :) I was impressed and surprised by the theater at this facility. It's much bigger and nicer than I would have expected, and the screen is ENORMOUS. It was great for watching the movie we were there to see. The parabolic mirror in the entryway is so friggin' awesome I don't even have words for it. I'm pretty bummed we didn't get to see as much of the Center as we'd liked, but you can bet I'll be back!!

This place is absolutely filthy. Every bit of it could use a serious scrub!! Will absolutely not be bringing my kids here again. For the high price tag, I expect more.

This is a fun place to spend some time with the family, if you come be sure to try and get into one of the imax productions because they are very cool! Admission is not too expensive and I would also recommend getting the dual membership to the zoo if you are getting season passes. They require masks so make sure you bring those because the free ones aren't that great. I found out while I was there if you have an ebt card or wic you get a free membership. The kids had a blast and the staff was very friendly.

We spent a family day here with our 6 yr old and 2 month old. We stayed and explored for 3 hours, and since I am a new mom I needed to pump during our time there. I asked the front desk if they could accommodate me and they did no problem! I was escorted to a private room where I could pump with ease. This was a game changer! It was so nice to know they had a space like this for mothers. I hope this post helps another mom in their future planning to visit the science center. Thanks again guys!

This was a fun place to go waste a few hours on a rainy day. Like some of the other reviews said, a lot of the activities are missing pieces or broken, but honestly, kids don't seem to let that stuff bother them. My daughter (5) had a really good time. It's not the type of place that we would go every week, but it's definitely a must do at least once.

We visited the Kentucky Science Center in July 2024 with 4 of my grandkids ages 10-13. The science center is really a children's museum for ages 8 and under. Older than that as my grandkids are was very boring and really not much to do. The center is clean and organized but all of the activities for younger kids. There movies but although good content way too long for younger kids to sit through. I was not happy since the cost for six of us was near $200 and stayed for about 1 and half hours which included watching a movies for 35-40 minutes. That did not include $15 to park. I mentioned my thoughts to one of entry people that totally agreed. UPS looks like the only sponsor and on the third floor there was many posters on social injustice and discrimination. Not sure 5-6-7 year olds need that level of communications. It's a science center right? Bottom line it's a Kids museum for those under 7-8 years old tops.

We love the Science Center. It's a touchy pricy these days but it's usually well worth it. Unfortunately this visit it was full of political statements and propaganda on one of the floors. I just can't call this place a science center when there's things being displayed that directly contradict science. Let's stick to the facts and try to leave opinions off the display and exhibits.

This place is always a blast! I took two kiddos for the first time and they enjoyed it! I hadn't been in a while so the playhouse/climbing exhibit was new to me. It too everything for the big kid in me to not join in.

Finally getting around to reviewing the Science Center. A staple for anyone with children, whether you're visiting Louisville for the day, or are multi-year members like us. Plenty of options to keep kids coming back, especially the rotating 3rd floor exhibits. We mainly stick to the usual areas (haven't done the movie option much); with so much to do, we easily spend a few hours regularly. Also lots of great "schools-out" camps for kids during the winter and summer, that my kid especially enjoyed. And ask about their membership option to combine with the Louisville Zoo!

It's definitely more of a kids' museum than a science museum, but a really nice one! The entire first floor is for younger kids (they say 8 and under; I would say 5 and under). Compared to our kids museum at home they have SO much! There's an incredible water play area, a UPS truck (complete with packages for the kids to "deliver"), an air tube system that kids can shoot scarves through, and a roller coaster design area, as well as all the standard preschool toys (Kaboom blocks, pretend play areas, book nooks, climbing structure) and a dedicated area just for babies and toddlers with toys and stuffed animals. They say the second floor is for ages 5 & up, but my almost 2 year found plenty to enjoy there, including the various building toys (MagnaTile, K'nex, etc.), the wind tunnel and the "mummy" room with taxidermied animals (including an alligator and polar bear!). There are also a few rooms with a more science-y focus, including a room on space and a room about weather and water treatment. I do agree with the criticisms that the video and computer interfaces are out of date - like early 1990s era - but fortunately there aren't too many of those. And the third floor seemed weirdly sparse, almost like they had recently torn down an exhibit and weren't sure what to put in next. There was a "personality" exhibit where you could fill in the blank on "I am ___" and add them to a wall (sounds silly, but some of the responses were amusing) and a display where you could see the stages of embryonic/fetal development, but those were about the only things worth seeing on that floor and there was a lot of empty, open space. It's free for ASTC museum members, which was amazing for us - we went every day of our Louisville trip and our toddler was in heaven and never wanted to leave. Regular admission is a bit steep at $17 for adults, but kids are $13 and kids under 3 are free. The museum store is nice (ASTC members get a 10% discount on all purchases) and I appreciated that you aren't forced to walk through it on your way out.

I surprised my sister with a half day trip to Lousville to celebrate the completion of her first semester of nursing school. Knowing me, she thought we were en route to a beer festival or some other sort of cultural shenanigan - so, when I looked at her and said, "wanna go look at some dead bodies?" her face morphed into a mixture of reactions "no beer?" and "dead bodies?" It was the final week of the Bodies exhibit at Kentucky Science Center and in my opinion, what better gift for a nursing student? ...if only she could have toured with a beer in hand. The exterior of the museum is beautiful with bright colors and an interactive mirror art installation located on an active and charming street downtown. Once inside, the entrance leans on the underwhelming side - it might just be outdated? We especially enjoyed the "Be inside a bubble" exhibit - for the record, I made it to my hips (this will make sense when you give it a try for yourself). If you're into dinosaur poo, give the children's exhibit bathroom a visit - they have a box containing what I believe might be the oldest shit I've encountered to date. As for the Bodies exhibit, I won't say too much as it is temporary and doesn't speak for the 24/7/365 museum. I especially enjoyed the exhibit featuring hearts and arteries for personal reasons and seeing a slice of an obese leg is always a good nudge to get off one's ass and exercise more. I was disappointed not to see the fetus exhibit that I had heard so much about.

Our five year old grandson was visiting from out of state and the Science Center was towards the top of the list of things to do with him. Despite the fact that several end of summer camps and schools were visiting, the Science Center absorbed the masses of young children. All three floors have oodles of hands on science experiences. We also were there at the perfect time for a demonstration on liquid nitrogen. The Science Center demonstrator was engaging for all ages from 3 yr olds - 99 yr olds. It was far more than just a show but very educational with lots of memorable science facts. After the demonstration the presenter stayed around to accommodate people and questions that maybe weren't included in the presentation. There are no discounts on admission (Senior, Military, AAA, etc.) but the facility was will worth the admission price. If you live close by and will visit more than once there is a membership which might be worth the purchase.

Only have an hour? No problem! This place was worth the single hour my sister and I spent there with our kids, ages 7, 2.5, 1.5, and 4 months old. My hometown (clarksville, to) was going to be under a tornado watch so we decided to pack the kids up and drive the 3 hours north to have a fun day out. We ended up at KY Science Center to run them around and explore. Worth it! The admission prices are decent. Not expensive. There is so much to do here, we didn't even get to scratch the surface in the one hour we spent playing and exploring. We hit the water play area first. The kids could have easily spent hours playing there! There's an area for nature exploration, a giant play shopping center, a light room, a giant light bright, and x-ray play with light tables all to the left when you walk inside passed the admissions counter. To your front you'll find a giant road building system to make your own track for balls to run down. Next to it is a ton of pool-noodles hanging to walk through. And to the far right of the platform is a movable mirror maze. Perfect for toddlers. There's a (smaller than most children's museums) climbing structure right when you walk in to the right. If you go further in to the right, there's a toddler and infant area. You'll find the train tables there. There is an area where you can close a small door to keep toddlers from running everywhere. This is where you'll find a nursing nook for any nursing mothers. There's tons in there for little ones to play with! Upstairs you'll find the educational exhibits. From polar bears to mummies, bridges to satellites. The second floor is definitely geared for those who want to explore the sciences of various things. If we lived in the area, we would for sure get a membership here. We will be back again if we're ever in the area!

Extremely silly and goofy I love it! It's perfect for anyone will definitely come again

Very fun experience for the kiddos! We wound up purchasing a membership so we could go back. We had a few issues working out tickets within the app and the membership manager, Josh, was super helpful. We will be back!

I think this is a great and informative place for kids. I take both my children there and they always have a good time. They offer a great $5 Friday option after 5 pm. it is a good deal and we always take advantage of it. I recommend it.

I've attended some terrific events here and have never been disappointed in a visit. A lovely place in a cool part of downtown.

I haven't been to the KY Science Center in years and we had a great time. When my son was little, we had a season pass which I think was 100% worth it. I particularly loved that health and wellness was presented in a way that was educational and informative but not threatening. I'm a dental hygienist so featuring dental careers is a big win for me. There is something for everyone here!

SOOO MUUCH FUUUN!!! I am from Indianapolis where we have a children's museum and this is WAY better. I had a 3 and 6 y.o. with me and not only were they thoroughly entertained the entire time, but so was I! We were there for 4 hours and spent quite a bit of time just on the first floor. Even though there are 5 floors listed on the map, the 4th floor was closed to a private event and the basement just has classrooms. So there was really only 3 levels to explore, but that was plenty. My two favorite parts were building and launching a rocket (2nd floor), and trying to build the best race course (1st floor). The 3 y.o. enjoyed the water area most on the 2nd floor. There are a few scheduled entertainers throughout the day as well as a theater with 2D and 3D movies (cost extra). One thing to consider is that the only place to eat is Subway, which is attached to the center on the first floor. General admission for adults is $13.00 and parking is additional around the building.

Great place to bring your kids for a few hours or the day. There's lots of activities to keep them busy and entertained. With multiple floors and stations, it's a plethora of fun stuff for little people. The IMAX is nice for both little and big people alike (most anyway). The Riverview Room on the top floor is a nice place for events. Great location, with lots of things close by to do. Kids could spend all day. Parents will be ready to leave in a few hours. An aunt without children enjoyed watching her nephew have a wonderful time, but wished for a bar inside to mitigate the yells, screams, and laughter of the little ones having a ball. A nice day out overall; great family fun.

The Kentucky Science Center is a great place to visit with your child(ren). My 4 year old son always enjoys visiting and has a great time. They update their exhibits on the regular so you can visit often and not see the same thing every time. We attended the Thunderblast event during Thunder over Louisville this year and had a great time enjoying Thunder and participating in many kid friendly events.

The Kentucky Science Center is such a cool place. I have been numerous times, but most recently with my kids. Every time we go, I feel we leave having learned something while having an absolute blast. That's hard to do. Kudos to your Kentucky Science Center!

I brought my 8- and 11-year-old sisters to the Kentucky Science Center when they recently came to town from Texas. It's hard finding an activity they can both enjoy, so the Science Center seemed like the perfect way to spend the day! While my sisters seemed to enjoy themselves for the most part, most of the time we found the Science Center disappointing due to the number of non-functioning exhibits. When we visited, almost every other exhibit or activity we saw wasn't working, as well as half of the third floor. This resulted in the kids blowing through all four floors of the Science Center, as they became increasingly uninterested. Many exhibits were hands-on, but do a poor job at explaining the goal or displaying instructions on what's to be done or learned. This unfortunately is yet another disappointment for young kids who are easily distracted or bored. It'd be helpful to have captivating audio or video, versus a small plaque they have to find to read. I will say, the first floor kept them the most entertained; we just thought there was a lot more to see and didn't spend too much time here. I hope we can fund our Science Center to make it more engaging for young minds, and I'd be happy to give the center another try.