Where Innovation Began...
The Science Place Foundation preserves more than six decades of Science Place history while carrying forward its legacy through hands-on exhibits, interactive demonstrations, and outreach programs that bring the wonder of science to schools and communities across Texas.
Historic Preservation for Future Generations
We preserve the past through our digital and physical archives while building the future with interactive science demonstrations, educational exhibits, and community outreach programs that honor The Science Place's innovative spirit.
Historical Archives
Preserving over 60 years of history with thousands of objects, exhibits, photographs, videos, documents, and oral histories using professional archival standards.
Explore Archives →Documentary Project
Learn more about our Science Place Documentary project and stay up to date with progress.
Science Place Documentary →Past Events & Exhibitions
Check out our past events & exhibitions across DFW
Past Events & Exhibitions →The Gossamer Penguin
Missing for 20 years before it was located and saved by the foundation - click here to read the story of the MacCready Gossamer Penguin
Story of the penguin →Six Decades of Discovery
Navigate through the complete history of The Science Place - every era, every innovation, every milestone that made this institution a beacon of scientific education.
The Texas Centennial Exposition
A New Museum for a Changed World
The Space Race, The Cold War, and a Science Museum.
The Fair Park Planetarium & their Big Mechanical Ant
The Southwestern Museum of Science & Technology, better known as "The Science Place"
The Science Place enters the The Digital Age
A Tale of Two Museums
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Your contribution enables both digital preservation of irreplaceable history and hands-on science education programs that inspire the next generation of innovators, just as The Science Place did for over 60 years.
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