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

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

Nov 15 - Nov 16

If you can dream it, you can build it!

Scouting

Nov 18 - Nov 21

Age 2

Learn why our friends are so special!

Tot Spot

Nov 18 - Nov 21

Ages 3-6

Learn why our friends are so special!

Tot Spot

Dec 02 - Dec 05

Age 2

Come and celebrate the season with us!

Tot Spot

Dec 02 - Dec 05

Ages 3-6

Come and celebrate the season with us!

Tot Spot

Dec 02

7-11

Homeschool

Dec 06 - Dec 07

Interact with real robots!

Scouting

Dec 16 - Dec 19

Age 2

Join us in your favorite holiday jammies!

Tot Spot

Dec 16 - Dec 19

Ages 3-6

Join us in your favorite holiday jammies!

Tot Spot

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 07 - Mar 08

If you can dream it, you can build it!

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