classes & programs

Discovery Center Museum is your go-to spot for awesome classes, exciting field trips, and cool teacher workshops!

Whether you’re looking for a fun place for your kids or students to experience learning through play, or you want to bring science magic to your school, daycare, or library, we have everything you need.

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classes for everyone

We offer a variety of experiences that ignite curiosity and inspire wonder. You can register for all our classes online!

young girl and boy conducting science experiment with beakers

discovery to you

Can’t make it to the museum? No problem! Our outreach programs bring the fun to you.

scout programs

Earn badges and patches with our exciting Scout programs, including Camp-Ins, Badge Workshops, and special scout days.

Teacher talking about volcanos with students.

teacher workshops

Join our summer workshops to learn how to bring the excitement of Discovery Center into your classroom. These workshops qualify for Illinois PDCs or graduate credit.

explore & register for all our classes

Learning happens throughout the summer! We'll be releasing our schedule of teacher workshops for the summer of 2025 soon.

Teacher Workshop

PreK

Our early childhood classes offer hands-on experiences that let young learners explore at their own pace. From building to balance to learning about gravity, the sun, and the moon, our programs are designed to stimulate the senses and excite preschool minds!

Discovery to You

All ages

Our diverse hands-on classes are designed to meet the needs of your students and align with your curriculum, making science fun and accessible for everyone!

Discovery to You

K - 8

Our inflatable planetarium is your ticket to the moon and stars, offering captivating presentations that will leave your students in awe.

Discovery to You

K - 8

Inspire wonder with our dynamic assembly programs that bring STEM learning to a new level.

Discovery to You

All Ages

Bring the excitement of STEM to your school, library, or community center with our hands-on Family Fun Programs!

Discovery to You

PreK - 8

Experience interactive learning with our Virtual Outreach Programs.

Discovery to You

Jun 23 - Jun 27

Ages 9 - 11

Explore the science behind vibrant hues and shifting shadows!

Summer Camps

Jul 07 - Jul 10

Ages 3-5

Come discover the basics of that awe-inspiring summer tradition, camping!

Summer Camps

Jul 07 - Jul 11

Ages 6 - 8

Play with static electricity, build roller coasters and find out what gives YOU energy!

Summer Camps

Jul 14 - Jul 17

Ages 3-5

Observe insects and make a bug jar, investigate animal tracks, and explore the starry night sky!

Summer Camps

Jul 14 - Jul 18

Ages 9 - 11

Design motors and switches in this electrifying week of science!

Summer Camps

Jul 28 - Jul 31

Ages 3-5

Soar into a week of discovery as we explore the wonderful world of birds and flight!

Summer Camps

Jul 28 - Aug 01

Ages 6 - 8

Set sail across icy waters aboard a Viking ship, and craft your very own Viking shield to take home!

Summer Camps

Aug 04 - Aug 07

Ages 3-5

Glide through a flight obstacle course, complete a wing-shape experiment, and fly paper airplanes and craft birds in our wind tunnel!

Summer Camps

Aug 04 - Aug 08

Ages 9 - 11

Discover incredible dragon powers and the secrets of their flight!

Summer Camps

Oct 04 - Oct 05

Grab your magnifying glasses and hunt for clues!

Scouting

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Grab your magnifying glasses and hunt for clues!

Scouting

Nov 01 - Nov 02

If you can dream it, you can build it!

Scouting

Nov 15 - Nov 16

If you can dream it, you can build it!

Scouting

Dec 06 - Dec 07

Interact with real robots!

Scouting

Jan 10 - Jan 11

If you can dream it, you can build it!

Scouting

Jan 24 - Jan 25

If you can dream it, you can build it!

Scouting

Feb 07 - Feb 08

Join us for a night of celestial fun!

Scouting

Feb 21 - Feb 22

Join us for a night of celestial fun!

Scouting

Mar 14 - Mar 15

Interact with real robots!

Scouting

Apr 11 - Apr 12

Grab your magnifying glasses and hunt for clues!

Scouting

Apr 25 - Apr 26

Grab your magnifying glasses and hunt for clues!

Scouting

May 16 - May 17

Interact with real robots!

Scouting