St. Louis Science Center - Saint Louis Forest Park

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314-289-4400 or 1-800-456-7572

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Boeing Hall, a new 13,000-square-foot exhibition addition to the Saint Louis Science Center, will provide a needed venue to better accommodate traveling exhibitions, and provide space to house unique educational activities on a distinctive, green rooftop terrace.

Saint Louis Science Center Rolls Out New Boeing Hall
ST. LOUIS, MO, (SLFP.com), October 28, 2011 - The Saint Louis Science Center has named its new 13,000-square-foot exhibition hall Boeing Hall in honor of The Boeing Company. The Science Center received a $5 million gift from Boeing in 2010, which was used to fund the new exhibition hall. Boeing Hall, designed by PGAV Destinations and built by Alberici Constructors, will be dedicated on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011.

"Without Boeing's generosity, the Science Center's new exhibition hall would not be possible," said Donna Wilkinson, President of the Board of Trustees and Campaign Chairman for the Science Center. "Boeing Hall will help build the Science Center's capacity to create and curate the exhibits that have long been a priority of the strategic plan, as well as attract the traveling exhibits that were not previously feasible. The Science Center is incredibly grateful to Boeing for its partnership in allowing our vision to become a reality."

The EXPLORADOME, which is the Science Center's current exhibition space, is nearing the end of its lifespan. Boeing Hall will replace the EXPLORADOME for educational exhibitions, special annual events like SciFest and FIRST® Robotics. Boeing Hall has a distinctive green energy rooftop terrace, which will provide a unique setting for outdoor educational programs and events.

"Boeing and its employees are honored to be a part of the Saint Louis Science Center's investment in the future of science and technology education in the form of Boeing Hall," said Dennis Muilenburg, President and CEO of Boeing Defense, Space & Security. "The new building will provide our region with enriching events, exhibitions and activities to help inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers."

Boeing Hall was designed and built to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. The green roof is a major component in this certification, and is unique among green roof designs. The building also includes state-of-the-art energy compliant heating, cooling and lighting systems.

"Boeing Hall provides an enhanced venue for our science education programs," said Ted Hellman, Chairman of the Science Center's Board of Commissioners. "The new hall is both environmentally friendly and financially responsible because it significantly reduces our energy use and our energy cost."

Alberici Constructors completed the building earlier this fall. The inaugural exhibition for Boeing Hall is Star Trek: The Exhibition.

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The St. Louis Science Center is located just south of Forest Park. The facility is connected to the James S. McDonnell Planetarium in Forest Park via a walkway across Highway 64. Visitors can enjoy numerous interactive exhibits and educational programs in a space station environment.

Visitors will experience the simulation of a space launch as they are transported via the 'StarShuttle' (elevator) to the facility's two upper levels, collectively called the Boeing Space Station. In the SkyBay, over 9,000 twinkling stars and glowing planets can be seen slowly moving across the new 80 sq. ft. dome.

Hours:
Monday - Thursday & Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m
Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
(Planetarium closes at 4:30 p.m. on Friday)
Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

There is no admission fee to the Science Center. However, there is a nominal charge for shows in the OMNIMAX® Theater, the Planetarium and some traveling exhibitions in the Exploradome. For more information, call 314-289-4400 or 1-800-456-7572.

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