Admission is charged. Building is open Mon. In Hermann Park. 232 seat planetarium can reproduce celestial pastures as they would be seen from any point on earth or in space. 1,2, and 3 p.m.
Planetarium also houses an array of scientific exhibits.
Lillie and Roy Cullen Gallery of Earth Science - Displays the Sams Collection of more than 600 rare mineral specimens and hundreds of gemstones which are among the fines specimens in the world. Also the Cockerel Hall of Minerals with some of the worlds best examples of gems and minerals from around the globe. There's a Hall of fluorescent Minerals, and a Hall of Gems an Jewelry. Shows are hourly Mo. - Thur. Butterfly House, a tropical rainforest center, features some 2,000 live butterflies flying inside among tropical plants, flowers, and a cascading 40 foot waterfall.