Imagination Playground is an innovative foam block play system and interactive play space designed to encourage child-directed, open-ended play. Now bigger and better than before, including a Tot Spot area made just for littles!
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Museum members and little ones aged one and under are free!
where fun and learning collide! Created with curious children in mind, our museum blends interactive exhibits and engaging programs into endless opportunities to play, discover, and experience the magic of hands-on learning!
Dive into our interactive exhibits where it’s encouraged to get hands-on!
Imagination Playground is an innovative foam block play system and interactive play space designed to encourage child-directed, open-ended play. Now bigger and better than before, including a Tot Spot area made just for littles!
Join us for even more excitement at one of our upcoming events.
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With a Discovery Center Museum membership, you’ll enjoy exclusive benefits, plus unlimited fun and learning!
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June 5th is Barnyard Bash – just one week away… Kick off your summer with our first Family Friday of the year here at Discovery Center! 🐮🐥🐐🐑
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It's summertime and we're bringing a bit of fun to the sidewalk out front! Try our our chalk obstacle course next time you come by 🌞 … See MoreSee Less
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HATCH CAM IS LIVE! We already have 2 chicks hatched, tune in to see the rest come into the world! These little babies will be ready to meet you next Friday, June 5th at Barnyard Bash! 🐣🐥
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Prepping the ceiling and walls in the Grow! space because next week is MURAL WEEK! We're also installing new carpeting. It's all going to start coming together very quickly! … See MoreSee Less
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🌙🦖✨ BIG NEWS!
Discovery Center Museum + Burpee Museum of Natural History are teaming up for an ALL-NEW overnight adventure:
Museum Mash-Up!
Two Museums. One Unforgettable Night.
Get ready for:
🔬 Hands-on STEM activities
🌌 Planetarium fun
🦕 Dinosaur exploration
🏛️ Two museums in one night
😴 An unforgettable overnight adventure
Perfect for scout groups, camps, and curious kids who love to explore.
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WOW! We have reached the end of another school year, and what a year it has been! Let’s take a look at the numbers: … See MoreSee Less
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