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 Updated: 12/9/2008 
The Science Center of Southern Illinois
Carbondale, Illinois
Description

The Science Center of Southern Illinois (TSCOSI) was founded in 1992 and opened to the public in 1994. TSCOSI is a 501(c)3 non-for-profit organization funded through donations, admissions, grants and gift shop sales. The Science Center is designed for children ages 3 to 13 and their families. The science museum features several interactive hands-on exhibits dealing with a variety of basic concepts of science, which entice the user to ask questions of themselves and the world around them.

Mission

TO PROMOTE A BETTER UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF THE BASIC CONCEPTS OF SCIENCE THROUGH HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES.

Programs

Teacher Workshops, over 50 outreach programs delivered to schools, after-school, during school and special events. A session is 1 hour and most area schools can get programs starting at $80.

Governance

501(C)3 Not for profit governed by a volunteer Board of Directors

Library

Access: General Public, Students, Scholars, Members

Appointment required: False

Street Address
1237 E Main Sp C-8
Carbondale, IL 62901
Mailing Address
1237 E Main Space C-8
Carbondale, IL 62901
phone: 618-529-5431
e-mail: thesciencecenter@hotmail.com
home page: www.yoursciencecenter.com
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Hours of Operation

Closed on Mondays- January through November.

Monday - Thursday10 AM - 6 PM
Friday - Saturday10 AM - 7 PM
Sunday12 PM - 5:30 PM
Admission
Museum Type(s)
Children's
Science
Staff
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