General Info

The Discovery Museum functions as both a tourist attraction featuring science and space science exhibits and as an informal science education center. Through its exhibits, it enhances public understanding of science and technology by providing fun, instructive experiences that encourage participant interaction. As an informal science education center, it provides an extensive range of educational programs in science and technology and in the area where the two disciplines interact. Nearly 55,000 children participate in the museum’s science programs and outreach activities each year.