Science

Explorium of Lexington Unleash your curiosity. Navigate. Explore. Come close to getting inside the human brain and seeing how how it works. . Enclose yourself in a bubble. Get the story on natural-world Kentucky-based nature, horses, how other people around the world live. See how the sun can be foe as well as friend. 440 W. Short St. Lexington, KY; +1 859 258 3253. Fee.

Hummel Planetarium Look up and learn. The sky's the limit with galaxy extravaganzas and solar system delights. High tech brings the night sky to visitors. The projection system's starball can project up to 10,164 stars. Sound and light special effects add to the thrills. Kit Carson Drive., Richmond, KY.; +1 859 622 1547. Fee.

Louisville Science Center Have fun learning about the world around you as well as the fascinating ways in which your body works. Follow your sense of wonder via interactive, multimedia activities and demonstrations. Sit back for a you-are-there IMAX movie. 727 West Main St., Louisville, KY; +1 502 561 6100. Fee.