Watch Us Grow

Exploring our Evolving Floorplan

Exciting changes are happening at the Cox Science Center as we expand to bring you bigger and better exhibits! We appreciate your patience as we build a future filled with mind-blowing science, new adventures, and even more fun for the whole family.

Important Updates

Pardon our molecules! Check out the latest updates from the science center. Our overflow parking is now open off Southern Boulevard, near the Southern entrance to Dreher Park—just a five-minute walk to our front entrance. Handicap-accessible parking remains available in our main lot for easy access. Science never stops, and neither do we. Come see what’s new!

What’s Happening?

Our expansion is underway, and while we ask you to pardon our molecules during our construction, we have plenty of amazing new experiences to keep you engaged:

Engineers on a Roll – Our newest interactive area for toddlers is full of moving, rolling, and engineering fun. Bring your little ones for hands-on play where they can build, test, and roll through exciting challenges!

Dinosaur Safari – Our roaring fall exhibit will transport you back to prehistoric times! Join us on a safari where dinosaurs roam, and explore their world up close. Perfect for dino-lovers of all ages.

Dino Trek – Our dinosaur garden promises an exciting expedition for little adventurers. Picture your family trekking through a prehistoric wonderland, discovering life-size dinosaurs.

Explorers' Cove – Dive into a world of ocean fun and discovery! From up-close investigations to interactive adventures, every activity sparks curiosity and makes learning about the ocean an exciting journey.

FAQs

Q: Is the Science Center still open during construction?
A: Yes! We’re open and full of fun. While some areas might be temporarily unavailable, we’ve added new and exciting exhibits for everyone to enjoy. Check out our new Engineers on a Roll for toddlers or visit our latest fall exhibit, Dinosaur Safari!

Q: When will the construction be complete?
A: We’re working hard to finish everything as quickly as possible! Construction should be done in early 2027. Stay tuned for official announcements on our grand opening and the new experiences we're building for you.

Q: Will there be new exhibits?
A: Absolutely! Our expansion will bring bigger, bolder, and more interactive exhibits. Till then we are working to bring some fun new experiences to our current footprint. 

Q: What happened to the old water table and the golf course?
A: The water table may be gone but we have an all-new toddler experience (Engineers on a Roll!), and our golf course won’t be returning—but we have plenty of fresh experiences on our Science Trail, sink your teeth into our new Dino Trek.

Expansion Updates from our CEO

Learn More

To learn more about our expansion, click here.

Fun Facts While We Build!

• Did you know? Our construction crew might not be as big as a Brachiosaurus, but they’re working just as hard! In fact, a Brachiosaurus could reach up to 40 feet tall—that’s almost as high as some of the cranes we’re using to build your new favorite exhibits!
• Behind the scenes: We’ve moved enough dirt during construction to fill over 50 dinosaur footprints!
• Construction trivia: Some of our equipment weighs as much as two Triceratops—that's a lot of muscle going into making your Science Center better than ever!
• Construction Molecules: Our engineers are working like molecular molecules themselves, with construction happening every day to make your Science Center bigger and better than ever.