Need help navigating Science Fest? Looking for comets? Or skulls? Want to pick up a paper map of Science Fest? You can find our Welcome Tables just inside most of the Science Fest buildings: Biology Building, Chemistry Building, the Kirkwood Observatory, Lindley Hall, Student Building, and Swain Hall West. Also look for outdoor Information Tents.In the event of any kind of Emergency, or if you need Campus Security, Fire, or Ambulance, dial 911 immediately.
Emergency Room
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
2651 E Discovery Pkwy
812-353-5252
There is no charge to attend Science Fest, but it would help us with planning if you let us know ahead of time if you are bringing a group to Science Fest. Please register with us ahead of time by clicking on the button below and filling out the registration form.
A group is defined as 10 or more, both adults and minors. For elementary and middle school-aged groups, we recommend that you have one adult for every 5 or 6 students.
The Intra-Collegiate Emergency Medical Services (IC-EMS) team will be located inside of Lindley Hall (BodyWorks on the map). This first aid station will be able to take care of your minor first aid needs. IC-EMS is a student organization comprised of over 100 certified EMT-Basics and first aid personnel. For more information about IC-EMS visit their website.
Email us at scihouse@iu.edu.
Call 812-855-4111
University Police officers are on duty 24 hours every day. There are numerous emergency telephone call boxes located on campus that are a direct line to campus security at all times. These call boxes can be used to report criminal actions or other emergencies on campus.
Unless otherwise posted, parking is free in the garages beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday. Garages closest to Science Fest are:
These lots are free to anyone on weekday evenings after 5pm and all weekend. Enforcement begins at 7am Monday-Friday.
It’s always a good idea to bring snacks and water bottles (water filling stations are available in most buildings) to Science Fest so you don’t have to interrupt your fun to look for food. But if you’re still hungry, we have options! Plus, find lots of downtown Bloomington dining options right through Sample Gates and across Indiana Ave.
Watch for food trucks at Science Fest this year, on the road just north of the Chemistry Building
Indiana Memorial Union - 900 E 7th St, Bloomington, IN 47405
Main Level, 11AM – 10:00PM
Our pizza is made fresh, on-site, and cooked to perfection in our fire oven. Grab a slice of pizza, breadsticks, or a side of salad.
Main Level, with The Chocolate Moose, 10:00AM – 6:00PM
Pastries, cookies, and other sweet treats are made daily on site. Plus, coffee!
Lobby Level, 11:00AM – 11:00PM
Pub food with drinks, kids’ menu, live music, and trivia.
First Floor, 8:00AM – 6:00PM
Your favorite coffee drinks and snacks
Main Level, 10:00AM – 9:00PM
This market offers gift and necessity items as well as pre-packaged, grab-and-go foods.
