Best Science Center Apps

Movement Science Center

by Movement Science Center LLC

Free

Access your personalized exercise routines with instructional videos and track your progress. Securely message your provider and earn awards for completing exercises. Integrates with your iPhone's Health app for activity monitoring.

Project Monarch Science

by Cellular Tracking Technologies

Free

This app transforms your smartphone into a receiver for tiny tracking devices attached to monarch butterflies. By crowdsourcing data, it helps scientists monitor butterfly migration patterns in unprecedented detail, aiding conservation efforts.

NASA Glenn Visitor Center App

Mission to STEM

Free

Explore space science and technological history at the NASA Glenn Visitor Center through interactive activities and a digital companion. Discover aerospace secrets by searching for mission patches, and engage with immersive 360° panoramas and augmented reality experiences.

Science City Explorer

by Dapper Labs Ltd

Free

Explore a science center with interactive exhibits, engaging videos, and quizzes. Discover science at home with educator-led experiments. This app enhances in-person visits and offers continued learning opportunities.

Reading Eggs - Learn to Read

Reading & Math for Ages 2–13

Free

This program helps children aged 2-13 develop reading and math skills through interactive games, lessons, and e-books. It offers a comprehensive curriculum based on scientific research, designed by educators to foster phonics, comprehension, and numeracy.

Arduino Science Journal

Think like a real scientist!

Free

Transform your smartphone into a science notebook. Use your device's sensors and connect external hardware to gather real-time data, conduct experiments, and analyze findings. Ideal for students to explore the world scientifically.

Labster

Best educational simulations

Free

Access a library of interactive science simulations for education. This platform offers virtual lab experiences for students and educators. Requires purchased access to use.

Science Lab Superstar

Be a Virtual Scientist Star

Free

Explore exciting science experiments and learn scientific principles through engaging games. This app offers simple yet challenging activities, making science accessible and fun for learners of all ages, with many experiments using common household items.

UTHealth Houston

The app of UTHealth Houston

Free

Access essential information from a leading academic health center. Find people, navigate campus, manage your profile, and get critical safety alerts.