Whether it's your first experience or you're a Segway Pro, the Saint Louis Science Center has a Segway program for you! Glide along on a Segway Human Transporter, balanced by the technology that keeps the space station level.

Segway 101

Learn the basics in this beginner class. In addition to climbing on and gliding around the St. Louis Science Center's Segway School, you will also learn what makes it tick, what is safe and walk away with your very own personalized Segway Operator License. We will practice basic moves, navigate ramps and work on turns. We share Segways in this class so you also get experience getting on and off the machine.

• Minimum age: 12
• Program length: 1.5 hours
• Where: Segway School in the Exploradome Lobby
• Cost: $35 per ticket

Segway 201

Take your skills a step further with Segway 201. This mini tour lets you experience different terrains around the James S. McDonnell Planetarium and our corner of Forest Park. In this class everyone rides their own Segway and we go outside! This can also be tailored to another location. Segway 101 is a prerequisite.

• Minimum age: 12
• Program length: 1 hour
• Where: Segway Room in the James S. McDonnell Planetarium
• Cost: $35 per ticket
• Prerequisite: Segway 101

Segway Date Night

Plan a date that is fun, unusual and unforgettable! Meet us at the Boat House in Forest Park to start off our Date Night. This tour will highlight idyllic locations throughout Forest Park perfect for a romantic photos. After this two hour tour, we will end at the Boat House where you can continue your special night in Forest Park. Pre-registration required. Segway 101 is a prerequisite.

• Minimum age: 16
• Program length: 2 hours
• Where: The Boat House in Forest Park
• Cost: $70 per ticket ($60 for members)
• Prerequisite: Segway 101

Glided Tours

We have an amazing set of tours that will let you experience the St. Louis area like never before. Take a historical turn around Forest Park, ride the levee and look for Eagles in Alton or meet us on historic Route 66. Each tour offers something different to explore while gliding with friends!

Forest Park Historic Tour

Atop your Segway, you will experience Forest Park in a whole new way. After a brief class, we will glide along the park's interconnecting network of roads, paths and bike trails. Your tour leader will give you a brief history of the park's many famed attractions such as the History Museum, Steinberg Skating Rink, the World's Fair Pavilion, Jewel Box and the restored Grand Basin with its magnificent fountains, wildlife and rental boats.

• Minimum age: 16
• Program length: 3 hours
• Where: Segway School in the Exploradome Lobby
• Cost: $80 per ticket

Sunrise Segways

Enjoy the early morning sights and sounds of Forest Park while gliding on a Segway! Meet us at the James S. McDonnell Planetarium for your training session and then we'll ride our Segways to Forest Perk Cafe to enjoy breakfast before continuing our tour of the park.

• Minimum age: 16
• Program length: 3.5 hours
• Where: Segway School in the Exploradome Lobby
• Cost: $95 per ticket

Nature Glide Brunch Tour

Take a high-tech nature hike! After a short training class we will glide off into Forest Park for brunch at The Boat House and then experience the path less traveled in Forest Park to see more of the nature that our park has to offer. We will glide through the Kennedy Forest testing your knowledge of the beautiful Missouri trees, crossover the Tamm overpass to Turtle Park and pass by the renowned St. Louis Zoo.

• Minimum age: 16
• Program length: 3.5 hours
• Where: Segway Room in the James S. McDonnell Planetarium
• Cost: $95 per ticket

Glided Tour - Alton

Starting at the National Great Rivers Museum take a short training class and then glide along the levee into the historic town of Alton. Learn a brief history of the Melvin Price Locks and Dam, hear about the Lincoln-Douglas Debate, see the first of its kind Clark Bridge, and much more.

• Minimum age: 12
• Program length: 3 hours
• Where: National Great Rivers Museum, Alton, Il.
• Cost: $80 per ticket

Taste of Alton

We will start off with a quick training class on the Segway and then head out for all the sights and sounds of the glided Alton tour plus enjoy a great dining experience at My Just Desserts.

• Minimum age: 12
• Program length: 3.5 hours
• Where: National Great Rivers Museum, Alton, Il.
• Cost: $95 per ticket

Meet Me on Route 66

Meet on the Illinois side of the river and ride the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge across the Mississippi. Follow the bike trail down the Missouri side of the river learning history of the famous Route 66.

• Minimum age: 16
• Program length: 3 hours
• Where: 4200 W Chain of Rocks Road, Granite City, IL 62040
• Cost: $80 per ticket

Glided Tour - Hartford

This tour starts at the Lewis and Clark State Historical Site, located in Hartford, Il. After a brief training you will get to experience the fort where Lewis and Clark started their westward journey. You will see the confluence where the great rivers meet. And experience first hand the spectacular view of the 150 foot tall Hartford Tower where you can see for miles!

• Minimum age: 12
• Program length: 3 hours
• Lewis and Clark State Historical Site, Hartford, IL
• Cost: $80 per ticket

Segway 5-4-5

Want to learn how to ride a Segway, but don't have the time for the Segway 101 class? No Problem! Try our Segway 5-4-5. You get quick instruction and 5 minutes to ride a Segway. We can even bring this program to your location!

Segways at your Event!

Find out about customized programs related to the Segway Human Transporter. Participants must be at least 12 years old, weigh a minimum of 100 lbs and a maximum of 260 lbs. Bring your group to the Saint Louis Science Center or we can come to you. Cost depends on the number of Segways and customized length of program. For more information, please contact: Olivia at (314)289-1418 or Jeannie at (314)289-4462.