Shortly after commissioners voted to approve nearly $75 million in tourist tax dollars, representatives of the organizations hoping for the funding broke out into applause.

Halloweekend is here! It’s finally time to debut that costume you’ve been planning and get in the ghostly spirit. Whether you’re looking for a fright, a sweet treat or a fun family activity, the weekend before Halloween is filled with ghoulish events to explore. Kick off the Halloween festivities with these Central Florida events.

Embark on an extraordinary journey to Jupiter’s icy moon Europa this Saturday at the Orlando Science Center.

The Orlando Science Center announce that it will host a camp as schools across Central Florida are closed due to Hurricane Helene.

On Sunday, the Orlando Science Center is offering discounted admission for just $12.

This Central Florida attraction is bringing visitors closer to animals all in the name of science.

Get up close and personal with a sloth, birds sharks and gators in new interactive Life exhibit.

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The Orlando Museum of Art will offer free admission next week as part of its Access for All initiative.

A new Central Florida attraction is bringing visitors closer to animals all in the name of science.

Learn the story of our planet from the animals that call it home. The Orlando Science Center has opened an all-new exhibit called Life, based on nature and conservation, featuring about 300 animals and immersive habitats. We're giving away a family 4-pack of tickets to two of our Insiders.

On April 8, the moon’s path will cross in between the Earth and the sun, blocking out the sun’s light.

About 300 local students helped kick off the Orlando Science Center’s Spark STEM Fest with an interactive field trip, featuring hands-on work sessions with STEM professionals.

STEM education has become more important in today’s every-changing world of technology, and a returning Orlando Science Center event is the place to start brainstorming careers in science, technology, engineering and math.

According to Heart of Florida United Way, the short film “shares the personal stories of Central Floridians who have faced racism, segregation, and bias throughout their lives.”

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The Orlando Science Center is hosting its annual Science on Tap event, and one Florida company is encouraging people to take a break from alcohol, while still enjoying a good brew.

About 300 animals will soon call the Orlando Science Center home, including Tamarins, a sloth, snakes and birds taking flight.

More than two dozen high school students got to learn firsthand Saturday morning from career experts, including more about the STEM field.

It’s a rare phenomenon that will have a lot of people looking to the skies over the weekend.

We’re days away from a rare annular solar eclipse, and the Orlando Science Center is hosting a special party for the occasion.

News 6 was recently given unprecedented access to explore the Orlando Science Center. Here's what we learned about the place.

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Here are some places to check out for World Dinosaur Day, June 1.

What’s the best kind of mess? The kind YOU don’t have to clean up! Mess Fest returns to Orlando Science Center on Saturday, May 13 and Sunday, May 14. Families will have the opportunity to get hands-on with the ooziest, gooiest, messiest science experiments during the event.

The best messes are the ones NOT in your own home! Get hands-on with our ooiest, gooiest, messiest activities during Mess Fest at Orlando Science Center! Foam-splosions, experiments and slime, need we say more?

The mission of the Orlando Science Center is to inspire science learning for life and to eliminate barriers to STEM education. That’s why at the beginning of this school year, OSC and the city of Orlando began the Neighborhood Science program.

Science on Tap is back for another round. While it’s an event for beer lovers, you’ll also get some learning in while supporting community-based programs promoting STEM powered by the Orlando Science Center.

An outdoor beer festival is putting “Science on Tap” for the Orlando Science Center.

A weekend of space-themed events at the Orlando Science Center.

The Orlando Science Center Preschool has earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Orlando Science Center is welcoming a new astrophotography exhibit on display Oct. 29 through Jan. 29, 2023 called “Capturing the Cosmos.”

Orlando Science Center is hosting a Halloween themed Kids Night at the Museum on Oct. 15 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Orlando Science Center is preparing to welcome a brand new fall exhibit this weekend called 'Hot Wheels: Race to Win'.

Activities, exhibits and an interactive show await children at the Orlando Science Center’s Kids Night at the Museum event.

The Orlando Science Center is offering $12 admission on Sept. 11.

The Bionic Me exhibit at the Orlando Science Center has interactive elements that help educate adults and children, inspiring the future innovators of technology that helps improve mobility.

The first images from the James Webb Space Telescope this week gave folks on Earth the deepest and most advanced look at our universe yet.

The Orlando Science Center began construction on a new exhibit that is set to open next year.

The Dr. Nelson Ying Science Competition celebrates high school students who are using science and independent research to benefit humanity.

The event is all about the gooiest, slimiest, messiest science experiments you can imagine.

In 2009, JoAnn Newman was named CEO and president of the center, spearheading diverse programs to inspire young women and nurture a culture of inclusivity, equality and diversity.

Registration is now open for the Orlando Science Center's very popular summer camps.

The Orlando Science Center is set to have its hands full this President’s Day Weekend with the simultaneous return of two popular community events.

When it comes to predicting the outcome of a Super Bowl, you can do better than a coin toss.

Beer. Food. Music. Science?

The Orlando Science Center is getting ready to host a craft beer festival featuring more than 30 Central Florida breweries at the end of January.

The Orlando Science Center's observatory is now open for private experiences.

The Orlando Science Center is offering COVID-19 booster shots to those who are eligible during an event Saturday.

The Orlando Science Center is using a new grant to educate young children and the Hispanic community about the COVID-19 vaccine.

The Orlando Science Center STEM Preschool now has limited openings for 3-year-olds.

Orlando Science Center announced that patrons can purchase discounted tickets on Sunday for $10, all ages included.

Anyone who gets excited about excrement is going to want to run to the new Poozeum exhibit at the Orlando Science Center, stat.

The 4Roots Cafe at the Orlando Science Center is now open to the public, not just visitors to the museum.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Things are beginning to look a little greener with the announcement of a “small” display outside the Orlando Science Center. The city of Orlando on Tuesday unveiled its Tiny Green Home, which is a hands-on experience designed to increase sustainability education and awareness in Central Florida. “What we’re ultimately doing is telling a bit of a sustainability story,” Vice President of Visitor Experience Brandan Lanman said. Throughout the experience, visitors can also scan QR codes to learn more about sustainability options in their own home. AdThe Tiny Green Home debuts to the public during Orlando Science Center’s Otronicon Event Feb. 12-15.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Field trips look a lot different than they used to because of the pandemic but the Orlando Science Center is continuing its mission of being a community resource, even in a time where many schools have cancelled field trips. OSC is now offering virtual field trips. | News 6 anchors share dramatic stories]“We have two educators that are on each of these virtual field trips. So how exactly does a virtual field trip work? To book a virtual field trip, visit The Orlando Science Center here https://www.osc.org/learn/education/virtual-field-trips/.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Based on positive feedback and all the fun the first time, the Orlando Science Center is hosting another Kids Night. On Friday, Sept. 26, parents can enjoy a stress-free and childless evening, while their kids enjoy science and explore all the center has to offer. Due to health and safety guidelines, there is limited capacity to ensure that proper coronavirus safety guidelines are met. The center hosted its first Kids Night in August. Kids Night Event Timeline6:00 p.m. – Drop-off Begins Until 6:30 p.m.6:30 p.m. – In Classroom Activities7:00 p.m. – Pizza Dinner7:30 p.m. – Guided Exhibit Hall Experience8:00 p.m. – Live Science Show8:30 p.m. – Guided Exhibit Hall Experience9:00 p.m. – Giant-Screen Film9:45 p.m. – In Classroom Activities (pickup begins)10:30 p.m. – Program Concludes

The Orlando Science Center now has a piece of fabric from the wing of the Wright Brothers’ first airplane, thanks in part to Neil Armstrong’s family.

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Science Center reopened for the first time in three months on Monday with new safety guidelines in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. While museums in Florida are allowed to open at 50 percent capacity, admission to the science center is limited to 25 percent during the initial reopening with guests required to purchase timed tickets in advance. "There will be more people in the exhibit area to facilitate experiences, to answer questions and to help support social distancing," Stanford said. Jennifer Rothermel and her daughters were some of the first to explore the science center as it reopened. Hours have also been reduced during the initial reopening with the facility closed on Wednesdays for deep cleaning.

The Orlando Science Center had to postpone its Science of Wine fundraiser due to COVID-19, but instead, the private museum is offering a virtual vino alternative: the Stellar Wine Cellar. With a $125 donation, participants will receive a thank you package delivered right to their door, a virtual toolkit, glasses and restaurant coupons to host an online wine party. A suggested itinerary and how-to guide for hosting your own virtual wine event. A wine trivia game and cool facts to share with your party guests. To make a donation and plan your virtual wine party, click here.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando will welcome a one-of-a-kind exhibit this summer at the Orlando Science Center featuring artifacts from the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. “It’s a very unique exhibit because it is a very exclusive tour,” Orlando Science Center vice president of marketing Jeff Stanford said. The Orlando Science Center set up a replica of a volcano just outside Orlando City Hall. A volcano replica will erupt outside Orlando City Hall March 5-9 generating buzz for "Pompeii: The Immortal City" exhibit coming to the Orlando Science Center. Pompeii: The Immortal City opens June 6 at the Orlando Science Center.

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Science Center and OUC are taking real-life STEM lessons on the road to Orange and Osceola County fifth graders. Project A.W.E.S.O.M.E. “Being able to collaborate and work on the 21st century skills is something we always try to push at the Science Center. OUC is the sponsor and primary founder of Project A.W.E.S.O.M.E. To learn more about programs at the Orlando Science Center, click here.