Museum Policies
To help the Sciencenter be a fun and safe place for all visitors, please adhere to our policies and visitor expectations.
General Rules
- The Sciencenter is a Smoke Free and Tobacco Free Zone.
- We ask that all visitors wear shoes and shirts while at the Sciencenter.
Visitor Expectations
The Sciencenter is committed to providing a safe and fun environment. We ask that visitors adhere to our Code of Conduct to create a positive and inclusive experience for all.
Use kind words:
- Avoid any language or behaviors that may negatively impact the experience of fellow guests and/or staff.
- Be respectful of museum spaces and exhibits: Use exhibit parts as designed, and keep materials in their designated areas.
The following behaviors are not allowed at the Sciencenter:
- Offensive, abusive, threatening or violent language/behavior.
- Possession of weapons of any kind.
- Smoking, vaping, and use of tobacco or cannabis.
- Eating or drinking in the museum galleries.
- Bringing pets, with the exception of service animals.
- Visiting when sick.
Failure to comply with Sciencenter’s Visitor Code of Conduct may result in being asked to leave the museum.
Sick Policy
If you or your child have a fever or are too sick to go to work or school, then you are too sick to visit the museum.
The following guidelines are more specific and we request that visitors with these symptoms not visit the museum:
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Symptoms such as fever, cough, and shortness of breath
- Flu
- Conjunctivitis or “pink eye” infection
- Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
- Diarrhea or vomiting
- Common Cold
- Impetigo
- Lice
- Strep Throat (child must be on antibiotics for 48 hours before coming to the museum.)
- Any of the following contagious diseases: measles, mumps, rubella, roseola, and chicken pox.
You may be asked to leave if presenting symptoms.
Inclusion and Personal Safety
The Sciencenter is an inclusive organization that values diversity. We aspire to be an environment for our guests and our team where diversity is understood, recognized, respected, and celebrated. As a trusted community resource, we strive to be a welcoming place for everyone regardless of gender, age, race, religious background, language, socio-economic status, ability, sexual orientation, or ethnicity.
Please let the Front Desk staff know if you have any concerns.
Photos & Video
Visitors can take photos and videos at the Sciencenter for personal use. However, tripods are not allowed for safety reasons. Share your experience on social media by tagging @sciencenter, but please be respectful and considerate of others’ privacy.
We reserve the right to take photos or videos of visitors on our premises for promotional purposes. A member of our team will request verbal consent before capturing any photos or videos of you or your child. Please notify our Front Desk upon arrival if you’d rather not be photographed or recorded.
For media inquiries or special requests, such as student projects, please contact our Marketing and Communications Manager, Cydney Wixon, at cwixon@sciencenter.org.