The jungle is filled with so many things to explore! Learn about animals, plants, bugs and other things you can find in the jungle. 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 […]
Have you ever played with a 3D printer? Do you have designs in Tinkercad or OnShape waiting to be printed? Bring your own designs or learn how to create 3D models of anything you can dream up and take home the 3D objects you print! Curriculum is geared for children ages 8-14 and structured based […]
Learn about the 5 different classifications of animals while grooving to the beat. Fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals will all have their moment in the spotlight! 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 […]
With our visitor’s and team’s safety top of mind, we’ve decided to close due to inclement weather on Wednesday, February 5.
Take your time getting in to DCS today because we're going to wait and open at 11 am! It's still a little slick downtown, so be safe if you're coming in to play!
The Cat in the Hat is back for a day of play at the Discovery Center! Join us for Seuss Science Day on Saturday, February 8 from 10 am – 4 pm at the Discovery Center with admission only $7 per person! Explore the 7 combined floors of the Discovery Center with over 300 hands-on […]
Learn about the difference between bugs, spiders, and worms while moving along to some wiggly songs! 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! DCS MEMBERS: Reserve a free […]
Join our STEM Instructors as we dissect a sheep heart at this month's Weekend Workshop! This parent/child workshop is recommended for children ages six and up. Spots for our dissections fill very quickly, so register early to reserve your space. Please note that dissection workshops require handling sharp instruments. Younger students may require an adult […]
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 the concepts of force and motion through instrument play 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! DCS MEMBERS: Reserve a free member ticket starting 2/12 […]
Learn how athletes use science to be better at sports with the Springfield Cardinals and other friends! See how your hands and eyes work together to make a ball bounce, roll, or fly through the air. Science Sprout Days are dedicated to early learners (ages 6 and under). You and your young scientists will be […]
Live music, instruments, and science experiments are all on the agenda for learning about gravity. 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! DCS MEMBERS: Reserve a free member […]
Learn the basics of lab equipment, create slides to investigate under a microscope, and go behind the scenes in the Resident Scientist Lab at the Discovery Center. The curriculum is geared for children ages 8-14 and structured based on enrollment. var exampleCallback = function() { console.log('Order complete!'); }; window.EBWidgets.createWidget({ // Required widgetType: 'checkout', eventId: '86918097369', […]
Saturday, February 29 10:00 am - Expected end time 5:00 pm $20 for scouts/$5 for adult chaperone Earn a merit badge, enjoy lunch, and meet other scout families at this scouts-only event! Merit badges offered: engineering, space exploration, and sustainability. Cost of scout ticket includes all-day admission to the Discovery Center, supplies to fulfill merit […]