Science City at Union Station Winter Discovery Workshops & Maker Studio

About this adventure

Science City inside historic Union Station is an interactive wonderland spanning more than 100,000 square feet of hands-on exhibits, maker studios, and STEM laboratories. During the winter months, Science City hosts seasonal discovery workshops, science demonstrations, and creative tinkering sessions where kids can build winter structures, experiment with dry ice physics, and explore robotics. Little learners love the dedicated early childhood spaces, including StepZone and Creative Corner, which offer padded climbing structures and sensory water tables. Older kids can test gravity on the bike suspended on a high wire, explore real fossil digs in the paleontology lab, or gaze at stars in the Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium. The cavernous indoor setting makes it an unbeatable escape from frigid winter temperatures. • Stroller Accessibility: Fully ADA compliant with wide paved ramps and large elevators connecting all multi-level exhibition halls across Union Station. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Dedicated Mother's Nursing Room with rocking chairs and electrical outlets, plus numerous clean family restrooms with changing stations. • Age Suitability: Exceptional for toddlers through tweens (ages 0 to 14), with specialized zones for ages 0-3, 4-7, and 8+. • Sensory Tips: High sensory engagement with interactive sounds, flashing lights, and mechanical motion; quiet sensory spaces and calm corners are available on the lower level.