{"id":43027,"date":"2025-11-11T23:08:08","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T23:08:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/43027\/"},"modified":"2025-11-11T23:08:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T23:08:08","slug":"orlando-science-center-honors-veterans-with-free-admission-and-astronomy-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/43027\/","title":{"rendered":"Orlando Science Center honors veterans with free admission and astronomy events"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. \u2014 The Orlando Science Center held a Veterans Day Wreath Ceremony at the Red Tails Monument in Loch Haven Park, featuring a presentation of colors by the Cypress Creek High School ROTC Color Guard and the playing of \u2018Taps\u2019.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">The Orlando Science Center is offering free admission from Nov. 6 to 18 to veterans and active military. <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Veterans and active military members can enjoy free access to all exhibits, films, and experiences at the Science Center, while their families receive a 50% discount on admission.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">The Orlando Science Center, with support from Lockheed Martin, is providing this special discount as a way to honor those who have served the country.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Visitors can explore the Flight Lab, where technology and teamwork combine to offer an immersive pilot experience, and participate in Astronomy Month activities, which include educational programming about the cosmos.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Astro Fest, scheduled for November 15 and 16, invites attendees to embark on a journey through the stars with hands-on activities, films, and talks from expert guest speakers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Veterans and active military personnel also receive a 10% discount on memberships throughout the year, available in person at the Science Center with a valid military ID and matching photo ID.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wftv.com\/mobile-apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wftv.com\/mobile-apps\">Click here<\/a> to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. 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