Events

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 […]

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 […]

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/ 

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Learn about the life cycle of a pumpkin 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. […]

Investigate the parts of a human cell, cell processes, and genetics using innovative DNA activities developed by the National Human Genome Research Institute. Leave with a piece of jewelry that contains your own DNA as you see, build, and extract the building blocks that make you unique! Curriculum is geared for children ages 8-14 and structured […]

Good to Be Bad Halloween Spooktacular Saturday, October 26 from 10 am -4 pm Free with general admission Parents—join us for a Good to be Bad Halloween Spooktacular at the Discovery Center on Saturday, October 26 from 10 am-4 pm. Meet spooky villains from the Villains of the 417, brave the Mad Scientist haunted lab, […]

Explore hibernating animals 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 free […]

The Discovery Center is closing early on Thursday, October 31 at 3 pm. We will open again on Friday, November 1 at 9 am for a full day of STEM play!