Throughout February, The Discovery Center is hosting a special scavenger hunt in the Museum highlighting famous African Americans. Did you know that many inventions from the traffic light to the Super Soaker were created by African [...]

We owe a huge thank you to Matt White, John Striley, and our own Jerry Terela for repairing the beloved helicopter in our Take Flight exhibit! With their powers combined, the screens, button, and joystick [...]

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 – [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

The Discovery Center was recently awarded a total of $50,000 in grants from the New York State Council on the Arts; $40,000 designated for general organizational support and $10,000 designated to support artist Niki Wales creating murals [...]

HERE COMES THE SWARM! Sponsored by IBM, Bug Squad, a hands-on exhibit exploring the unique abilities of bugs, is coming to The Discovery Center of the Southern Tier February 5 – April 30, 2023. This unique [...]

A Brownie "Bug Badge" Workshop will be offered February 11 from 10AM-12PM. Children will learn about various bugs, how they interact, and their habitat. All attending Brownies will receive one hour play in our new Bug Squad Exhibit [...]

Museums for All is an access initiative of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) that aims to ensure that every family and child has access to a high quality museum experience. Participating museums [...]

Our gingerbread friends are here and they've come to play! They bring cheer to the Museum all night and all day. Pass through our doors and see if you can find these great cookie characters [...]