Star Trek: The Exhibition has been crisscrossing the country for the last couple of years and this weekend it's beaming down to the St. Louis Science Center in St. Louis, Missouri. The exhibition includes a full-size replica of the Enterprise-D bridge, the transporter from J.J. Abrams's 2009 film Star Trek, a replica captain's chair from The Original Series, plus tons of props & costumes form the 45 years of Star Trek. Jackie Mollet, senior director of theatre, retail and exhibitions for the Science Center told the St. Louis Beacon; "Once you go through the exhibition and read a lot of the educational materials, you can see that the science fiction of 'Star Trek' really inspired today's scientists for breakthroughs in technology."

The exhibit will be at the St. Louis Science Center now through May 28th, 2012 featuring special events on select Friday nights that include a special visit from Star Trek: Voyager's holographic doctor, Robert Picardo on February 3rd. Check out the full details below.

Star Trek: The Exhibition
St. Louis Science Center
5050 Oakland Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63110
314.289.4400
Official Website

Appearing for the first time in St. Louis, Star Trek: The Exhibition brings 45 years of authentic Star Trek artifacts to life. Featuring one-of- a-kind costumes, props and filming models from every Star Trek television series and feature film, this exhibition will amaze and inspire Star Trek fans and novices alike. See firsthand the imagination, artistry, technology and meticulous craftsmanship that have made Star Trek the most enduring science fiction franchise in history.

Tickets

Members
Adults: $8.75  
Seniors: $7.75
Children (Ages 5 to 12): $6.75

Non-Members
Adults: $17.50 
Seniors: $15.50 
Children (Ages 5 to 12): $13.50

Buy tickets online at MuseumTix or at the Box Office at 314.289.4424

Star Trek Events

Star Trek First Fridays
Put on your Spock ears and come to the Science Center on the first Friday evening of each month during the run of Star Trek: The Exhibition! In addition to touring the exhibition for a special evening rate, you can participate in a Public Telescope Viewing outside the Planetarium or unique activities throughout the museum and top off your evening with a free showing of a Star Trek movie or episode in the OMNIMAX Theater. Each First Friday will have its own theme so watch the calendar for more information.

Friday, November 4 – Star Trek Costume Contest
Friday, December 2 – Special Guest: Emmy®-nominated Star Trek make-up artist, Jeff Lewis
Friday, January 6 – Star Trek Trivia Contest
Friday, February 3 – Special Guest: Star Trek: Voyager actor, Robert Picardo
Friday, March 2 – Special Program: Journey to Mars
Friday, April 6 – Special Guest: Star Trek writer, David Gerrold (The Trouble with Tribbles)
Friday, May 4 – Star Trek Costume Contest

Star Trek Lecture Series
Join us on the third Thursday of every month for our Star Trek Lecture Series. Each month, a different guest scientist will discuss a different topic related to Star Trek from androids to virtual reality to three-dimensional printing to the search for life on other planets.

School Programs
Teachers, bring Star Trek into your classroom plans with programs at the Saint Louis Science Center. Use the science fiction of Star Trek to explore real-life science topics.

(Source St. Louis Science Center & St. Louis Beacon)