ADMISSION & HOURS
PRESCHOOL & AFTERSCHOOL
BIRTHDAY PARTIES & RENTALS
Important Note about Monday, May 1, 2023.
Please note that parking in the main parking lot will not be available until after 11AM. As part of Police Week, we are hosting the Remember Fallen Officers Ceremony from 10-11AM that will include the annual flag raising and gun salute.
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! No reservations required.
Upcoming Events
Gingerbread Village Opening Free Admission Night
4-7PM on December 1
Ho! Ho! Ho! Holidays
10AM-2PM on December 2
Discover Hanukkah
1-3PM on December 10
Third Friday Free Admission Night
4-7PM on December 15
Winter Break Fun
11AM-1PM on December 26-29
New Year's Eve Extravaganza
10AM-2PM on December 30
Toddler Time
10AM-12PM on Mondays
STEAM for Little Hands
10AM-12PM on Wednesdays
Latest News
Santa’s Workshop & Gingerbread Village Open Thru December 30!
Celebrate the holiday season with a trip to play in Santa’s Workshop and to see “A Village of Gingerbread – Our Home Town” at The Discovery Center of the Southern Tier! Throughout the month of
Toys for Tots Toy Drive Now thru Dec. 8
The Discovery Center is excited to partner with Binghamton USMC Toys for Tots to serve as a toy drop off location now thru December 8, 2023! This holiday season, help us bring joy to children
Gingerbread Village Entries Due November 27!
Calling all community members – supermarkets, bakeries, scout troops, chefs, schools, everyday cooks, and gingerbread enthusiasts! It’s that time of year to get out your aprons, put on your chef’s hat, and whip up a batch of
Santa’s Workshop & Gingerbread Village Open Thru December 30!
Celebrate the holiday season with a trip to play in Santa’s Workshop and to see “A Village of Gingerbread – Our Home Town” at The Discovery Center of the Southern Tier! Throughout the month of
Toys for Tots Toy Drive Now thru Dec. 8
The Discovery Center is excited to partner with Binghamton USMC Toys for Tots to serve as a toy drop off location now thru December 8, 2023! This holiday season, help us bring joy to children
Gingerbread Village Entries Due November 27!
Calling all community members – supermarkets, bakeries, scout troops, chefs, schools, everyday cooks, and gingerbread enthusiasts! It’s that time of year to get out your aprons, put on your chef’s hat, and whip up a batch of
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-Kindergarten (UPK), Afterschool, and Extended Play Programs!
Executive Director's
Learning Corner
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.
Benefits of Gardening with Children
The Discovery Center is looking forward to a spring! Now is the perfect time of year to start thinking about our spring planting and how we can bring green plants, herbs and flowers into our
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
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.
Our 4th Annual Read-A-Thon was held in person on April 14 – 15, 2023. Stay tuned for 2024!
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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