St. Pete Science Center

07/26/2026

What if the journey to discovery could start with a safer ride? Thanks to a new agreement with Pinellas County Schools, the St. Petersburg Science Center is paving the way for safer student transportation. A dedicated bus entrance will soon guide school buses away from busy 22nd Avenue North, reducing congestion and enhancing safety for everyone. This collaboration is a step toward opening our doors to a future of wonder and learning.

https://www.sciencecenter.ai/stories/pinellas-county-schools-agreement-paves-the-way-for-safer-student-transportation

07/26/2026

What does $350,000 mean for the future of science education in St. Pete? It's a step towards transforming a historic landmark into a hub for innovation and learning. Thanks to the support of State Sen. Darryl Rouson and State Rep. Berny Jacques, the Science Center will preserve its beloved past while embracing cutting-edge technology. Imagine a place where students and adults alike can explore the wonders of artificial intelligence and more. The journey to a brighter future begins here.

https://www.sciencecenter.ai/stories/science-center-receives-350-000-state-appropriation

07/20/2026

Former Science Center of Pinellas County named a Florida Heritage Site 🏛️

Founded in 1953 by retired realtor William Guild, the center opened its doors in 1966 and welcomed students for nearly 50 years — home to Tampa Bay's first computer lab for schoolchildren, a planetarium run by the St. Petersburg Astronomy Club, and a life-sized replica of a 16th century Tocobaga village. More than 250,000 students passed through before it closed in 2014.

Now its story will live on through a Florida Historical Marker, sponsored by the St. Petersburg Foundation and the Florida Department of State. The marker was approved through the Florida Historical Marker Program, which honors places central to the state's history.

06/05/2026

The Development Review Commission has unanimously approved the $25 million expansion — more than doubling the current space at 7701 22nd Ave. N.

This project will transform the Science Center into a living hub for entrepreneurship, workforce training, and emerging technology, breathing new life into a building that's been waiting for its next chapter since 2014.

The future of our community is being built right here.

St. Petersburg Foundation

The long-vacant St. Petersburg Science Center will more than double in size as part of a $25 million transformation.

04/15/2026

Grounds cleanup day at the St. Pete Science Center. Our partners at Pathfinders and Water Warrior Alliance showed up and put in real work today preparing the site for what is ahead. Grateful for the people who show up before the big moments.

A huge THANK YOU to for donating our dumpster today!

Byrne Ocean Conservation / Water Warrior Alliance
Pathfinder Outdoor Education