ADMISSION & HOURS
PRESCHOOL & AFTERSCHOOL
BIRTHDAY PARTIES & RENTALS
Bug Squad is at The Discovery Center Now Thru April 2023!
We are excited to host Bug Squad, a hands-on exhibit exploring the unique abilities of bugs, thanks to presenting sponsor, IBM, and supporting sponsors, Greenlight Networks and SUNY Broome.
This interactive traveling exhibit will be open to the public February - April, 2023.
Come Visit The Discovery Center!
Admission: Non-members: $9 Members: Free
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 10AM – 3PM
Saturday: 10AM – 5PM
Sunday: 1:30PM – 5PM
1st & 3rd Fridays of the month: 4PM – 7PM
The Museum is CLOSED Wednesday, April 20, 2022.
The Museum is CLOSED: December 24-26, January 1-2.
Please check our Facebook page for announcements regarding closures due to inclement weather.
The Story Garden is open dawn to dusk.
Masks are optional, but strongly recommended indoors.
HALLOWEEN PHOTO CONTEST
This year, we're inviting families to share photos of your child(ren) in their Halloween costume(s)! While we have a special treat for everyone who participates, two lucky winners will be selected on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 to receive a 4-pack of tickets to Halloweeekend at Ross Park. We can't wait to see your photos!
The Swarm is Here!
Access to this exciting exhibit is included with admission! Museum reservations are currently required on Friday evenings, weekends, and school holidays.
Upcoming Events
Brownie Workshop
10AM-12PM on February 11
Valentine's Day Celebration
11AM-2PM on February 14
Third Friday Free Admission Night
4-7PM on February 17
Presidents' Day Celebration
11AM-2PM on February 20
First Friday Free Admission Night
4-7PM on March 3
Wolf Workshop
10AM-12PM on March 11
Third Friday Free Admission Night
4-7PM on March 17
Preschool Open House
5:30-7:30PM on April 5
Toddler Time
10AM-12PM on Mondays
STEAM for Little Hands
10AM-12PM on Wednesdays
Upcoming Fundraisers
Read-A-Thon at the Museum
April 14,15, 18
Play a Round 4 Kids Golf Tournament
June 16
An Evening of Wine and Roses
July 21
Trick-or-Trivia
October 13
Latest News
Storybook Village of Gingerbread Fan Favorites Announced
Special thanks to all of the bakers and creators of The Discovery Center’s 2022 Gingerbread Exhibition! Our visitors loved the display of creativity. The Fan Favorite this year goes to Jack-and-the-Gingerbean-Stalk! Congratulations! Second Place –
Community Foundation for South Central New York Awards The Discovery Center $10,000 Grant!
Our mission at The Discovery Center is to develop the intellectual, physical, and emotional well-being of the children of the Southern Tier through exhibits and programs that engage the senses, challenge the mind and offer a diverse framework
Tioga Downs Community Foundation Awards The Discovery Center $18,585 Grant!
The Discovery Center is committed to ensuring equal access and treatment for families and community members of traditionally underrepresented groups based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, faith tradition, and ability
Storybook Village of Gingerbread Fan Favorites Announced
Special thanks to all of the bakers and creators of The Discovery Center’s 2022 Gingerbread Exhibition! Our visitors loved the display of creativity. The Fan Favorite this year goes to Jack-and-the-Gingerbean-Stalk! Congratulations! Second Place –
Community Foundation for South Central New York Awards The Discovery Center $10,000 Grant!
Our mission at The Discovery Center is to develop the intellectual, physical, and emotional well-being of the children of the Southern Tier through exhibits and programs that engage the senses, challenge the mind and offer a diverse framework
Tioga Downs Community Foundation Awards The Discovery Center $18,585 Grant!
The Discovery Center is committed to ensuring equal access and treatment for families and community members of traditionally underrepresented groups based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, faith tradition, and ability
Happy Families Come to Play, Learn, and Explore at The Discovery Center!
The Discovery Center of the Southern Tier is committed to creating an environment that fosters the intellectual, physical and emotional well-being of children through education, participatory exhibits and programs. Offering a safe, engaging and happy atmosphere, The Discovery Center fosters play, sparks creative thinking, and builds self-esteem. Children explore, grow, and have fun in our Summer Camps, Preschool, Universal Pre-Kindergarden (UPK), Afterschool, and Extended Play Programs!
Executive Director's
Learning Corner
Each month, Dr. Brenda Myers shares ideas and tips for caregivers that align with The Discovery Center's mission to ensure all children have rich opportunities to learn through play.
Guiding Your Child with Peer Relationships
Dear Discovery Center Families and Friends, Hi! I am Jennifer Caruso, a current senior at Binghamton University. During my fall semester, I had the opportunity to intern under Jessica Locke, The Discovery Center’s Arts, Culture,
Ways to Inspire Humble Curiosity
This month we are featuring an article from Greater Good Science Center written by Amy L. Eva. The full article and additional resources can be found here. Humility and curiosity can encourage students to be passionate
Helping Children Build Emotional Intelligence
Dear Discovery Center Families and Friends, Welcome to the 2022-23 school year. At The Discovery Center we are looking forward to a new school year filled with endless opportunities to play, learn, and explore. We
The Discovery Center’s annual virtual Read-A-Thon is an important fundraiser used to help upgrade our indoor and outdoor exhibits – the special places where children can explore and families can build lasting memories. Each year we challenge members of our community to demonstrate their love of reading through a day of reading children’s books out loud.
Stay tuned for information about our 4th Annual Read-A-Thon to be held in 2023!
Make Memories at The Southern Tier's Only Hands-on Children's Museum!
With over 40 interactive exhibits, our remarkable space was created for, with, and by children. We understand that play is an essential part of learning and exploration of the world leads children to self-discovery.
Children are free to touch, to laugh, to manipulate and to encounter in a happy and safe environment.
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