Play matters

 

Our Philosophy:
play matters

Our philosophy starts with the simple belief that kids are capable of incredible things. Our job is to nurture that ability; our goal is to support kids' healthy development. Play is how kids learn--here, it is in both a STEM-rich environment and inviting outdoor experience.

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Today's Hours
Discovery Museum 9:00-11:00, 12:00-2:00, 3:00-4:30
Discovery Woods 9:00-11:00, 12:00-2:00, 3:00-4:30
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Live virtual workshops available now!

Virtual Traveling Science Workshops

Virtual Traveling Science Workshops preserve the greatest strengths of our in-class offerings: interactive workshops with talented STEM instructors, offering engaging, hands-on experiences. Workshops are streamed live to encourage interaction and as always, students in our workshops are enjoying...

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Virtual Event: The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence
Wednesday, Apr 28, 2021
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Jessica Lahey, New York Times best-selling author
Jessica Lahey will speak about substance abuse prevention—based on her research in child welfare, psychology, substance abuse, and developmental neuroscience—and provide evidence-based strategies and... READ MORE
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Happy Birthday Leonardo da Vinci!
Thursday, April 15; all visitation blocks —Drop in
Join Discovery Museum as we celebrate Leonardo da Vinci’s birthday. Born on April 15, 1452,... READ MORE
Make a Mess: Artists on a Roll
Thursday, Apr 15, 2021
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
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The National Association for the Education of Young Children celebrates the 50th anniversary of... READ MORE
Tinytropolis
Saturday, April 17 through Sunday, April 25, all visitation blocks —Drop in
Come visit the mini city with a big future! Join us as we design, build, and explore a mini city... READ MORE
Tinytropolis
Saturday, April 17 through Sunday, April 25, all visitation blocks —Drop in
Come visit the mini city with a big future! Join us as we design, build, and explore a mini city... READ MORE
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Our blog: Play Matters

Welcome Back, Friends

Brindha Muniappan

We are ready and eager to welcome you back to the Discovery Museum! Although the way we play now is a little different than it was before, our objective remains the same: to spark curiosity, inspire learning through playful exploration, and foster social connections and empathy. We also want to

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Update from our CEO | 2020 Report of Gifts | March 2021

Dear Friend of the Museum,

One year. This is not an anniversary I plan to celebrate. From a professional point of view, the last year of responding to COVID-19 has been the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do. But as I look back—and think... READ MORE

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