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 CLOSED
Discovery Woods CLOSED

Sparking Discovery in the Classroom

Traveling Science Workshops

Since 1992, our highly skilled, dynamic educators have inspired students with fun, hands-on STEM workshops delivered right in the classroom. From Physical Changes of Matter to Force & Motion to Weather, topics are designed to spark curiosity and strengthen the practices of science and ...

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Here's what's happening

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Virtual Event: Climate Change and Human Health
Thursday, Sep 24, 2020
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Dr. Jay Lemery, Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine
Pre-registration is required; registration link will go live 6 weeks prior to the event.
Virtual Event: Climate Change and Human Health
Thursday, Sep 24, 2020
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Pre-registration is required; registration link will go live 6 weeks prior to the event.
Virtual Event: The Psychology of Artistic Behavior in Children
Wednesday, Oct 21, 2020
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Pre-registration is required; registration link will go live 6 weeks prior to the event.
Virtual Event: Navigating the Digital Space Within Families
Thursday, Nov 12, 2020
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Pre-registration is required; registration link will go live 6 weeks prior to the event.
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Our blog: Play Matters

From Discovery Museum to discovery...at home?

Alli Leake

Although the Discovery Museum is temporarily closed and so many things feel uncertain these days, I'd like to share with you a few things that I know for sure.

The spark of discovery can happen anywhere.
As a museum educator, my very favorite thing to hear

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