Did you know...

• Discovery Center of Springfield has been southwest Missouri's primary science resource facility since January, 1998.
• Since 2002, Discovery Center of Springfield's Outreach programs have delivered hands-on, highly interactive, GLE aligned science content lessons to over 33,000 students in the surrounding region.
• Discovery Center educators hold a bachelor's degree or higher in a science field.
• Discovery Center has over 20 different programs that can be delivered to classrooms within a 2 hour driving radius.
• From age 4 to adult, we have a science program that meets your needs!
• Discovery Center uses video conferencing technology to deliver hands-on science to students in 28 states, plus the countries of Mexico, Canada, and Australia.

Plan Your Field Trip
Hours of interactive science and cultural exploration enrichment.  Enrich your field trip 3 ways with Immersion Cinema, HighWire Bike, and one of our 30 minute classroom programs.   Be sure to download the registration form, pick three dates you would like to visit and fax to Hayley Budd at (417) 862-6898.
 

Check out our Teachers' Tools for resources to enhance your visit to Discovery Center.
Discovery Center offers field-trips for classes, youth groups, scouts, and clubs:

• Several different program topics, including life science, chemistry, ecology, astronomy and culture programs
• Schedule time on the high wire bike, or an interactive movie experience in our Immersion Cinema.
• 2 hours to explore our exhibits and interactive areas.
• Group admission rates & scholarships for students in need
• Lunch room available for an additional fee
• Now scouts can earn their badges at Discovery Center!

To learn more about the exhibits at Discovery Center, take an online tour!
For step by step instructions on how to make arrangements to visit Discovery Center with your class, please visit the reservations page.

Reservation Checklist

1. Choose your program. Check the description carefully to make sure the type of field trip & class chosen is appropriate for your grade level and group size.
2. Pick a date. Make sure to give us 3 alternate dates/times that will work with your schedule. We will call if there are conflicts.
3. Complete the registration form. Please make sure to include all information requested so as not to delay the process. Please make a photocopy of the form for each group you are registering to keep for your records.
4. The easiest way to hold your reservation is with a credit card. Cash or a check can then be substituted for payment on the day of your field trip, if preferred, for the actual number attending. We will charge a $20 fee against the credit card in the event your group does not show up or provide at least 1 week notice of cancellation.
5. Mail your form to:
   Discovery Center of Springfield
   438 East St. Louis St.
   Springfield MO 65806
   Fax: 417-862-6898
6. Requests are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. After your request is processed, we will send a confirmation e-mail, provided we have your address to do so.
7. Cancellations/Rescheduling policies. Refunds cannot be issued for group cancellations made less than one week prior to the visit. Rescheduling must be done within 48 hours prior to the visit and the new reservation must be within 30 days of the original date.