The Science Center Went Steampunk on Friday -- and Everyone Had a Victorian Good Time

The St. Louis Science Center takes Fridays very seriously, with a themed evening of special events the first Friday of each month. Last Friday was no exception, as the Science Center hosted a night entirely devoted to steampunk science. The event drew everyone from families to costumed fanatics. All enjoyed a night of demonstrations (did someone say "escape artist"?), activities (where else can you try a steampunk shooting range?), films and more devoted to this take on Victorian-era science fiction. So mark your calendars for April -- after seeing how much fun they had last week, you won't want to miss First Fridays again.

The St. Louis Science Center takes Fridays very seriously, with a themed evening of special events the first Friday of each month. Last Friday was no exception, as the Science Center hosted a night entirely devoted to steampunk science. The event drew everyone from families to costumed fanatics. All enjoyed a night of demonstrations (did someone say "escape artist"?), activities (where else can you try a steampunk shooting range?), films and more devoted to this take on Victorian-era science fiction. So mark your calendars for April -- after seeing how much fun they had last week, you won't want to miss First Fridays again.

03/04/2016
Photos by Steve Truesdell http://stevetruesdellphotography.com/
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Caroline Brinker, Megan Brinker, and Victoria Velvet show off their steampunk looks.
Caroline Brinker, Megan Brinker, and Victoria Velvet show off their steampunk looks.
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Miss Magnolia Strange and some "Sky Pirates" bind up Dr. Judas Lynch.
Miss Magnolia Strange and some "Sky Pirates" bind up Dr. Judas Lynch.
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Dr. Judas Lynch goes into the tank for his amazing escape.
Dr. Judas Lynch goes into the tank for his amazing escape.
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The crowd watches Dr. Judas Lynch.
The crowd watches Dr. Judas Lynch.
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Meet Ben, the director of web and fiction series Steamworks and Shadows.
Meet Ben, the director of web and fiction series Steamworks and Shadows.
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Steamworks and Shadows brought this fine mask.
Steamworks and Shadows brought this fine mask.
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A metal glove by Steamworks and Shadows.
A metal glove by Steamworks and Shadows.
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Ivy Kanak takes aim at the Steampunk shooting range.
Ivy Kanak takes aim at the Steampunk shooting range.
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Jennifer Baraboo from Columbia is decked out for the 1890s.
Jennifer Baraboo from Columbia is decked out for the 1890s.
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The Cordial Harlequin and Barret Nichols pose for a picture.
The Cordial Harlequin and Barret Nichols pose for a picture.
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Joseph Kanak and Jessica Wright.
Joseph Kanak and Jessica Wright.
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"The Professor" is one of several hats raffled off.
"The Professor" is one of several hats raffled off.
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Heather McCallister and Denise Dietsch.
Heather McCallister and Denise Dietsch.
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A fan tries on glasses.
A fan tries on glasses.
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Look out for this young steampunk thug.
Look out for this young steampunk thug.
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Erin Howat and Josh Thompson.
Erin Howat and Josh Thompson.
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Agent Owl and steampunk girl.
Agent Owl and steampunk girl.
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Here's a collection of steampunk board games -- want to play?
Here's a collection of steampunk board games -- want to play?
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Check out these optometry glasses from 1909.
Check out these optometry glasses from 1909.
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Here are some binocular loupes/surgeons' spectacles circa 1939.
Here are some binocular loupes/surgeons' spectacles circa 1939.
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