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TIME TO GET MESSY!

Since 2016, we have hosted Mess Fest -- an annual two-day event celebrating all things squishy, slimy, and messy. Mess Fest will return on May 10th and 11th with two full days of colorful chaos, wild science, messy experiments, and handson fun.

Mess Fest features multiple exploration zones focused on creativity, science, and sensory play. Guests have the opportunity to make a mess in the name of learning!

Over the last few years, Mess Fest has brought in a lot of guests over the weekend.

There are even Mess Fest fanatics, guests who have told us they buy memberships just

for this event (ie. "We drive in from Tampa annually to visit you because my kids look forward to Mess Fest all year!")

Mess Fest requires preparation, support, and day-of assistance from multiple departments and teams. Everyone steps in to make an unforgettable experience for our community during this unique event!

Some of the highlights at this year’s Mess Fest will include:

Extreme Foamsplosions

WeFlip Acrobatic Science shows

“Mess Hall” activities such as Alka-rockets and Marble Art

Slimebar and Painted Pots

workshops

Local artists and makers

Mess Fest is included with admission on May 10 & 11, 2025.

OSC UPDATES

SUMMER CAMP REMINDERS

Summer Camp 2025 is almost here! Summer Camp runs from Thursday, May 29 through Friday, August 8 (weekdays only) During Camp:

The Clubhouse on Level 1 is off limits to everyone except for Camp Staff, unless for camp business If you must enter the Clubhouse, you will need to be escorted by Camp Staff

The restrooms in the Clubhouse on Level 1 and the STEM Discovery Center on Level 2 are off limits.

Restrooms throughout the building may be used by campers as necessary. Staff and volunteers may not enter a restroom if a camp class is occupying it.

Thank you for your help during this year's busy season! If you have any Summer Camp questions, please contact Camp Management on radio channel 7.

IT’S A BIRD.. IT’S A PLANE... IT’S...

Your favorite super heroes! Join us for our newest adventure at Orlando Science Center, DC Super Heroes.

Our next traveling exhibit opens to the public on May 17

Join your favorite heroes from the DC Universe, including Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, and Cyborg. Explore themes of teamwork, self-discovery, strength, and justice while on the trail of a group of supervillains.

Members will have a sneak preview on May 17 from 9:00am - 12:00pm.

SPARKS

Parker Amesbury

Sydney Baker

Ella Binyam (3)

Ollie Bird

Mary Cloer (3)

Xander Davis

Marcus DeCastro

Stacey Englar (2)

Sharlene Figueroa (2)

Emily Frese

Emily Gibson

Simone Gomaa (3)

Gabi Gomes (3)

Beth Hall

David Helfer

Caprice High

Katyiana Leblanc (2)

Christian Lebron

Kirby Lee (2)

Raquel MacDermant

Yangelis Martinez

Valentine Murphy (2)

Emma Nicolas (2)

Liz Osiecki

Amanda Paneque

Lauren Ragan

Jaki Redmond

Tiara Resto (2)

Gabby Rosa (2)

Maximiliano Salazar

Ivan Santana

Jack Schilling (2)

Austin Smith

Jess Spelman (3)

Daira Yulfo-Vargas

RAQUEL MACDERMANT

Raquel had a recordbreaking number of nominations, but each of them highlighted her encouragement, her calm and steady presence, and her ability to uplift others on the team. Her nominations mentioned her dedication to the Education department over the years, and how she is always willing to apply what she's learned to help newer employees when they need help. One person wrote, "She's always gone above and beyond to teach me and assist me when I’ve struggled."

Raquel has worked on many projects in her department, while helping to keep the team grounded and focused She’s praised for "leading with heart and that makes a huge difference for us!"

SPARK WINNER

EMILY GIBSON

MAY 3 & 4

SAT & SUN Bank of America Weekend

MAY

MESS MONTH

MAY 4 SUN Top Secret Final Day

We’re pulling out the ooiest, gooiest, slimiest, most splat-tasic hands-on activities, shows, experiments, and more all month long!

MAY 10 SAT

StoryTime Cinema (Flubber)

MAY 10 SAT Solar Saturday

MAY 10 & 11 SAT & SUN Mess Fest

MAY 29 THU Summer Camp Begins (Mon-Fri)

Availableshowsinclude: FlightoftheButterflies Volcanoes ForcesofNature Animalopolis JourneytotheSouthPacific DinosaursofAntarctica GrandCanyon

Availableshowsinclude: SuperhumanBody3D DesertElephants3D

MAY 14 WED OSC Preschool Graduation

MAY 31 SAT

Science Night Live

MAY 17 SAT

DC Super Heroes Opening Day

MAY 28 WED OSC is Open

Animalopolis

Animalopolis will take you on a voyage into the magical world of animals. A bit fanciful, a bit "Seussian" perhaps, a place of good natured humor, beauty and just plain fun for kids and their families.

Whether going nose to nose with hippos as they graze upon nature's massive salad bar, or eye to eye with dancing bears, sea lions turning somersaults, an otter that prays, we are reminded that nature provides us with humor and wonder, everywhere.

Please check the website for the most up-to-date daily theater schedule @ www.osc.org/theaters

COMMUNITY COMMENTS

We loved the Pokémon show and also very much enjoyed the animals in Life!

My 10-year-oldgranddaughter was the reason for our visitand she really hada blast, she can'twaitto visitagain.

The staff members were extremelykind and helpful and we found the exhibits very enjoyable.

Firsttimehereandwebecame members.Greatspotformy kids,wewillbebackALOT!

We didn’t want to go to Disney so we decided to visit the Science Center for the first time The kids had a blast! OSC BY THE NUMBERS

AbsolutelylovedtheTopSecret spyexhibit.Socool!

FISCAL MONTH OF APRIL 2025

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TEN YEARS & DOZENS OF MUMMIES AGO

Orlando Science Center hosted Mummies of the World in the summer of 2015, featuring multiple full-body mummies and many more mummified and preserved remains Some of the remains were over 4,500 years old, and one mummy was a “modern scientific study”, being preserved using Egyptian mummification techniques but in the 1990s

The collections arrived via a large caravan of semitrucks, complete with helicopter escort and a security detail, and the installation of the traveling exhibit included weeks of preparation, planning, and build-out.

Mummies of the World was a “blockbuster” exhibit for the Science Center, offering guests the chance to see one-of-a-kind sights while learning about the science of mummification and archaeology.

The Science Center also celebrated its 60 year anniversary during the run of the exhibit, highlighting our impact in Central Florida and the growth we’ve had alongside our community th

Mummies of the World is the largest traveling exhibition of mummies and artifacts ever assembled, and has been touring the world for over fifteen years W E L C O M E T O T H E T E A M