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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 will be CLOSED on Christmas Eve – December 24, Christmas Day – December 25, and New Year’s Day – January 1.
The Story Garden is open every day from dawn to dusk.
Mask Policy
The Discovery Center’s policies on mask wearing and social distancing remain in effect due to the concerns for the safety of our littlest visitors who are not yet eligible for the vaccine. All visitors ages 2 and up are required to wear a mask.
We are committed to the children of our community and will do whatever we can to keep them safe.
Upcoming Events
Toddler Time
Mondays 11-11:30AM
Santa's Workshop Exhibit
December 2021
Gingerbread Village Exhibit
December 2021
Pickleball Tournament
1-4PM on December 27
NYE Extravaganza for Kids
10AM - 2PM on December 31
MLK Day Celebration
January 17
Chinese New Year Celebration
February 2022
Read-A-Thon
March 5
Latest News
Be Part of the National Day of Giving!
Black Friday, Cyber Monday…Giving Tuesday! Let’s celebrate this National Day of Giving! We hope you consider supporting The Discovery Center this Giving Tuesday (November 30). All money raised goes to support the immediate needs of
Use AmazonSmile when Holiday Shopping to Support The Discovery Center!
Using Amazon for your holiday gifts this year? Use Amazon Smile and support The Discovery Center while you shop! Go to www.smile.amazon.com and choose The Discovery Center of the Southern Tier as your “supporting” organization. Then, just
Volunteers and Sponsors Contribute to Very Successful Fall Events and Fundraisers!
Halloweekend was a tremendous success with thanks to many generous community organizations including Visions Federal Credit Union, Weis Markets, Binghamton City Police and Fire Departments, MacIntosh Labs, Russell Farms, New York State Dental Foundation, Broome County Dental
Be Part of the National Day of Giving!
Black Friday, Cyber Monday…Giving Tuesday! Let’s celebrate this National Day of Giving! We hope you consider supporting The Discovery Center this Giving Tuesday (November 30). All money raised goes to support the immediate needs of
Use AmazonSmile when Holiday Shopping to Support The Discovery Center!
Using Amazon for your holiday gifts this year? Use Amazon Smile and support The Discovery Center while you shop! Go to www.smile.amazon.com and choose The Discovery Center of the Southern Tier as your “supporting” organization. Then, just
Volunteers and Sponsors Contribute to Very Successful Fall Events and Fundraisers!
Halloweekend was a tremendous success with thanks to many generous community organizations including Visions Federal Credit Union, Weis Markets, Binghamton City Police and Fire Departments, MacIntosh Labs, Russell Farms, New York State Dental Foundation, Broome County Dental
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 caregivers that align with The Discovery Center's mission to ensure all children have rich opportunities to learn through play.
Empowering Children with the Design Thinking Process
Dear Discovery Center Friends and Families, We are enjoying the seasonal changes all around us at The Discovery Center Museum and Story Garden. A special thank you to everyone who participated in Halloween Hallows and
Help Children Become Confident Learners by Building Environments for Play
Dear Discovery Center Friends and Families, The Discovery Center is founded on a mission to ensure all children have rich opportunities to learn through play. Why is play so important to the social, physical, emotional,
Boost Your Child’s Curiosity with a Game of I Spy with My Little Eye
Dear Discovery Center Friends and Families, I am thrilled to be the new Executive Director of The Discovery Center. Each day, I see children learning about their world through exploration and play. The Discovery Center
Stay tuned for details about our next Read-A-Thon! In the meantime, please enjoy the stories from previous years!
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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