BRAND NEW 14+ EVENT  (Parental Discretion Advised) Join us on October 24th, if you dare! Local Storyteller, Vianna Isbister, will captivate and thrill with spooky tales in our Discovery Garden from 7:30PM - 8:30PM!   Be sure to dress warmly, bring your blankets and chairs, and settle in while...

Come support your local science center and get all your gift shopping done at the same time! We're offering 10% off in the gift shop all day long! We have mini excavation kits, stuffed animals, science kits, and so much more! No admission required to...

Join us on February 7 from 10 AM–4 PM for a full day of science, technology, engineering, art, and math exploration at our annual STEAM Celebration! This event brings natural history to life with hands-on fossil casting, engaging exhibits on ancient plants and animals, and interactive...

Celebrate National Chemistry Week 2025 with this year’s zesty theme, “The Hidden Life of Spices”!  Dive into the flavorful world of kitchen chemistry and uncover the secrets behind the spices you know and love.  From sizzling cinnamon to punchy pepper, it’s a tasty twist on...

You're invited on the evening of Friday, June 20, to attend: Bourbon, Bones, and the Big Bang! Join us as we travel back in time and space while sampling tasty bourbon cocktails!  This 21+ cocktail event* will include delicious BBQ, refreshing bourbon mixtures, an exclusive VIP paleontology...

Join us for our first annual Family Fun Day at Hands On! Discovery Center!!! Discover the natural beauty of our Discovery Pollinator Garden as you learn about local pollinators and wildlife, then enjoy some amazing family activities including: -Science “Magic” shows at 3:30, 4:30, and 5:30 -Cotton...

Join us each Saturday in April for a chance to use our Celestron EclipSmart solar telescope, which allows the user to safely observe the surface of the Sun! Programs by announcement periodically throughout the day.  Weather permitting.  Stay tuned to our social media for updates regarding...