Orlando Science Center
The Orlando Science Center (OSC) is a private science museum located in Orlando, Florida. Yearly visitors number about 400K. A drive of 18 mi reaches Walt Disney World.
A museum inside Orlando
Summers are hot
June, July and August highs run 91–92°, and about 110 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Orlando
Orlando Science Center is inside Orlando, which has 213 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 72–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 11 miles away
Orlando (MCO) has airline service, about 11 miles from Orlando Science Center.
Established in 1955
Orlando Science Center dates from 1955. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
The year’s weather
Each month’s highs and lows around Orlando Science Center are below.
Orlando Science Center
The Orlando Science Center (OSC) is a private science museum located in Orlando, Florida. Its purposes are to provide experience-based opportunities for learning about science and technology and to promote public understanding of science.
The Orlando Science Center is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) and is a member of the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC). The Orlando Science Center is member supported and sponsored in part by United Arts of Central Florida, Inc., the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, and the Florida Arts Council.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1955
- Wikipedia readers
- 3.3K a year
Places to stay near Orlando Science Center
Close by, places to stay are in Orlando (213) and Lake Buena Vista (142).
- 1Walt Disney World
- 2Camping World Stadium
- 3Universal Studios Florida
- 4Universal Epic Universe
- 5Kia Center
- 6Universal's Islands of Adventure
- 7Inter&Co Stadium
- 8SeaWorld Orlando
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Orlando Science Center | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando | in town | — | 213 194 hotels · 5 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 333,888 | $394K | — |
| Lake Buena Vista 31% vacation homes | 17 mi southwest | 25 min | 142 139 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B | 25 | $163K | — |
| Williamsburg | 13 mi south | 20 min | 75 74 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 9,063 | $328K | — |
| Altamonte Springs | 6 mi north | 10 min | 28 25 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs | 48,000 | $293K | C− |
| Doctor Phillips | 12 mi southwest | 15 min | 51 51 hotels | 12,984 | $530K | — |
| Tangelo Park | 9 mi southwest | 15 min | 33 32 hotels · 1 motel | 2,404 | $235K | — |
| Sky Lake | 8 mi south | 10 min | 23 20 hotels · 2 motels · 1 hostel | 8,116 | $280K | — |
| Four Corners 26% vacation homes | 24 mi southwest | 35 min | 173 157 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 6 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 6 RV parks | 65,048 | $352K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Pair Orlando Science Center with these
A wider trip can take in these, within 18 miles.
Big draw118 mi Theme parkWalt Disney World Resort
Big draw23 mi Stadium & arenaCamping World Stadium
Big draw39 mi Theme parkUniversal Studios Florida9.3M visitors a year
Big draw410 mi Theme parkUniversal Epic Universe4.0M visitors a year
52 mi Stadium & arenaKia Center
69 mi Theme parkUniversal's Islands of Adventure9.2M visitors a year
72 mi Stadium & arenaInter&Co Stadium
813 mi Theme parkSeaWorld Orlando4.3M visitors a yearPhoto credits
Walt Disney World Resort: Anthony Quintano from Westminster, United States, CC BY 2.0 · Camping World Stadium: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0 · Universal Studios Florida: Radiobroadcastcenter, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Universal Epic Universe: Martin Lewison, CC BY 2.0 · Kia Center: 350z33 (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Universal's Islands of Adventure: David Bjorgen, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Inter&Co Stadium: Porsche997SBS, CC BY-SA 4.0 · SeaWorld Orlando: SeaWorld, CC BY 2.0
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Visiting Orlando Science Center
Is Orlando Science Center in Orlando?
Yes. It’s inside Orlando, FL.
When is the best time to visit Orlando Science Center?
January, February, March, April, November and December, with highs of 72–83°.
How far is Orlando Science Center from Tampa?
About 79 miles southwest of Tampa, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Orlando Science Center?
Orlando (MCO), about 11 miles away.
Where should I stay near Orlando Science Center?
Orlando (in town, 213 places to stay), Lake Buena Vista (17 mi, 142 places to stay) and Williamsburg (13 mi, 75 places to stay).
What locals in Orlando say
Questions and tips go in Orlando’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.