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April Break Programs
Looking for a great way to spend a week off from school? Join the Discovery Museum for some of the coolest mad science around! We’ll experiment with a variety of STEM topics including chemistry, physics, robotics, and more! Open to students in grades K-6. Programs run from 9:00am-3:30pm with extended day options that run from 8:30am-9:00am and 3:30pm-5:30pm. *Register by April 1, 2019* For more information, email tropp@discoverymuseum.org or call 203-372-3521 x114.
Find out more »Climate Week
In preparation for Earth Day on April 22nd, Discovery Museum will host Climate Week from Monday, April 15 to Saturday, April 20, with our presenting sponsor PSEG. We will have special activities for kids, families, and adults, including speakers, planetarium shows, Science on a Sphere shows, live science demonstrations, and hands-on activities. All guests receive a $1 admission discount, thanks to PSEG. Daily Schedule (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday) 10:00-11:00 am: Panel presentation (Food Court, Main Level) 12:00-12:30 pm: Science on…
Find out more »Late Night at Discovery
Hours: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm for persons 18+ General Admission – $5.00 per person FREE ADMISSION FOR MUSEUM MEMBERS! Includes use of Dining Court for board games, card games, poker, role playing games, and cosplay. Bring your dinner, or order in and add your favorite group of friends, and grab a table and enjoy! For an additional $5, enjoy a Laser Light Spectacular. Want a private room? We’ve got you covered! Whether you want a room to play board games uninterrupted,…
Find out more »Pollinator Party
Join us at the Discovery Museum for a Pollinator Party! Support the Discovery Museum's programming and enjoy an evening of cocktails and conversation. Nancy Macko, artist and Scripps College Professor of Art, will discuss her work entitled The Fragile Bee (on view at the Discovery Museum from May to September 2019), in which she examines the intersection of art, science, technology, and feminism. Hors d'oeuvres, beer, and wine will be served. Signature cocktails will be presented by Broken Shed Vodka.…
Find out more »Discover Wellness Speaker Series #3
The Discovery Museum will present a community conversation series that will take place at the museum beginning in March 2019. The focus of the series will be on topics related to health and wellness. The four monthly talks will feature local experts facilitating discussions, and will include time for networking, presentation, and group discussion. The third conversation topic is: Log Out and Discover: Screen Time and Health, with panel discussion featuring local pediatrician (Dr. Marilyn Smith), neurologist (Dr. Dario Zagar),…
Find out more »Discover Wellness Speaker Series #4
The Discovery Museum will present a community conversation series that will take place at the museum beginning in March 2019. The focus of the series will be on topics related to health and wellness. The four monthly talks will feature local experts facilitating discussions, and will include time for networking, presentation, and group discussion. The fourth conversation topic is: Food for Thought: Eating for Wellness, with registered dieticians (Rebecca Bonetti and Kelly Gruber). Small bites and drinks will be served.…
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