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Science Sprouts to the Rescue

The Discovery Center 438 E St. Louis Street, Springfield, MO, United States

Learn how firefighters, police officers, and other community heroes use science to help people. Science Sprout Days are dedicated to early learners (ages 6 and under). You and your young scientists will be able to explore, discover, and enjoy the Discovery Center surrounded by other young scientists! Science Sprouts is FREE with general admission: Children […]

Musical Explorers: Boppin’ with the Birdies

The Discovery Center 438 E St. Louis Street, Springfield, MO, United States

Learn about birds and migration through song and dance. Musical Explorers is a music lesson and a science lesson taught by a professional music therapist dedicated to early learners (ages 6 and under). Workshop includes admission to the Discovery Center for 1 adult and 1 child (additional children $8/explorer). Limit 10 member and 10 nonmember […]

Musical Explorers: We are the Dinosaurs

The Discovery Center 438 E St. Louis Street, Springfield, MO, United States

Learn about different dinosaurs through song and dance. Musical Explorers is a music lesson and a science lesson taught by a professional music therapist dedicated to early learners (ages 6 and under). Free with prepaid admission and free for members with registration! Limit 10 member and 10 nonmember children per lesson. DCS MEMBERS: Reserve a […]

$20

Science of Movement: Bone Boogie

The Discovery Center 438 E St. Louis Street, Springfield, MO, United States

Identify the bones that help give our body shape and explore how they connect and move together in this child/adult dance class through games, creative movement, and music with the Springfield Ballet at the Discovery Center! Sponsored by the Springfield Reginal Arts Council. Curriculum best for children ages walking well-age 6. var exampleCallback = function() { console.log('Order […]

$8

Ozarks Mini Maker Faire

You don't want to miss out on the Ozarks Mini Maker Faire on Saturday, October 5! From AI to 3D printing to leatherworks, there's something for everyone! Be sure to stop by our booth for some hands-on science: https://theozarks.makerfaire.com/ 

Musical Explorers: Beautiful Butterflies

The Discovery Center 438 E St. Louis Street, Springfield, MO, United States

Learn about the life cycles of a butterfly through song and dance. Musical Explorers is a music lesson and a science lesson taught by a professional music therapist dedicated to early learners (ages 6 and under). Free with prepaid admission and free for members with registration! Limit 10 member and 10 nonmember children per lesson. DCS […]

$20

STEAM Day Camp

The Discovery Center 438 E St. Louis Street, Springfield, MO, United States

Explore different elements of science, technology, engineering, art, and math at this ultimate, one-day school’s out experience for science-loving kids! Camp activities might include exploring the planets in virtual reality, printing creations on 3D printers, riding the HighWire Bike, dissecting an organ, creating explosive experiments, and so much more. This one-day camp is a must […]

$50

Musical Explorers: La, La, Leaves!

The Discovery Center 438 E St. Louis Street, Springfield, MO, United States

Explore different types of leaves and the life cycle of a tree through song and dance. Musical Explorers is a music lesson and a science lesson taught by a professional music therapist dedicated to early learners (ages 6 and under). Free with prepaid admission and free for members with registration! Limit 10 member and 10 nonmember […]

$20

Science Sprouts: Three Little Pigs Architecture

The Discovery Center 438 E St. Louis Street, Springfield, MO, United States

We’ll huff and we’ll puff and we’ll blow that house down! Children will hear a reading of the classic story "The Three Little Pigs". After story time, kids will practice their architecture skills and tap into their inner engineer as they practice building homes made of straw, sticks and bricks! They’ll also make a painting […]

Weekend Workshop: Brain Dissection

The Discovery Center 438 E St. Louis Street, Springfield, MO, United States

Join our STEM Instructors as we dissect a zombie brain. Just kidding--it's from a sheep! Learn basic brain anatomy and ignite your inner surgeon. Spots for our dissections fill quickly, so register early to reserve your space. Workshop fee includes admission for 1 adult and 1 child--limit 10 adult/child duos. Please note that dissection workshops […]

$40
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