Past Events
Small Wonder Wednesday
Don’t miss this special morning just for museum visitors age 5 and under. Participate in story time and explore the museum for a full hour before it opens to the public. Supported in part by:
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Half Price Admission
Visit The Discovery after 4:00pm every Wednesday for just $5.00 admission per person! Children under age 1 and members are always free! The Discovery’s half price admission program is supported in part by:
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Lizard Blizzard
Reptiles come in all shapes and sizes! Join herpetology expert Dave Boland for a hands-on look at a variety of animals from the reptile world and learn what makes each of them specially equipped for their environment.
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Cardboard Linkage
Visit The Shop and combine your ingenuity with recycled cardboard and fasteners to create a variety of mechanical, animated and artistic objects.
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Cardboard Linkage
Visit The Shop and combine your ingenuity with recycled cardboard and fasteners to create a variety of mechanical, animated and artistic objects.
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Cardboard Linkage
Visit The Shop and combine your ingenuity with recycled cardboard and fasteners to create a variety of mechanical, animated and artistic objects.
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Sinister Snakes
Herpetology expert, Dave Boland, is making a return visit to The Discovery. And this time he’s bringing some of his slithery friends. Get up close and personal with a variety of snakes and find out why they’re really not as sinister as people think. Presented with support from Bill Pearce Motors and the Meyer family.
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Teen Science Night
Join us for the first annual Teen Science Night, hosted and organized by The Discovery’s Teen Advisory Committee. Explore the entire museum and take part in a variety of cool science activities and demonstrations. Selfie scavenger hunt DIY marshmallow launchers Paper rocketry Screen printing lab Black light face paint Create custom colored candy Monster Fish & Inside Out exhibitions Photo booth Live DJ Note: Attendance at this event is limited to students enrolled in high school only.
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4th Annual Leprechaun Race
Are you faster than a leprechaun? Find out at the 4th Annual Leprechaun Race on Sunday, March 13th. This family-friendly 5K run/walk will take you on a tour through the streets of the Midtown and Wells Avenue neighborhoods. The race starts and ends at The Discovery and a portion of the proceeds go the museum!
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No Sew, No Problem
No sewing skills, no problem. Visit The Shop to learn how to create a variety of items including wallets, purses, pillows, pencil holder, and so much more—all without even sewing a single stitch!
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No Sew, No Problem
No sewing skills, no problem. Visit The Shop to learn how to create a variety of items including wallets, purses, pillows, pencil holder, and so much more—all without even sewing a single stitch!
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