NOW OPEN FRIDAY THRU MONDAY!

Hours and Pricing

The Discovery Center is currently open four days a week. Advance online reservations are REQUIRED for everyone, including members.

Admission: Non-members: $8    Members: Free

Hours: FRIDAY 11AM – 2PM  |  SATURDAY 10AM – 1PM  |  SUNDAY 2PM – 5PM | MONDAY 11AM – 2PM | 1st & 3rd FRIDAYS of the month: 4PM – 7PM

Beginning on July 1, 2021, The Discovery Center will be open Monday – Friday from 10AM – 3PM and Saturday 10AM – 5PM.

CLOSED Independence Day (7/4), Labor Day (9/6)

Please note that the software we use to make reservations will automatically ask if you want to try ACTIVE Advantage free for 30 days. This is not in any way related to The Discovery Center memberships or admission. You can simply click “No Thanks” to complete your registration. If you inadvertently signed up and were charged for this monthly program, you must contact ACTIVE at ActiveAdvantage@active.com or 866-561-0647, NOT The Discovery Center.

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Guidelines for Visiting The Discovery Center

The Discovery Center is open and happy to be serving the children and families of the Southern Tier and surrounding areas. Our staff is committed to providing a safe and educational space where imagination, exploration and PLAY abound. Safety and cleanliness are our top priorities as we continually research best practices to ensure that every visitor has the safest and most memorable experience. 

We hope you enjoy your visit and see some of our newest exhibits!

What to Know Before You Visit

Safe, Clean and Fun has always been our motto and now more than even, we are making sure that The Discovery Center is continually cleaned and disinfected. We are following local, state and CDC Guidelines while we adhere to the best practices within the Association of Children’s Museums, of which we are a long standing member.

5/20/21 UPDATE: The state has issued new guidelines concerning masks and social distancing. At this time, The Discovery Center’s policies on mask wearing and social distancing will not change due to the concerns for the safety of our littlest visitors who are not yet eligible for the vaccine. We are committed to the children of our community and will do whatever we can to keep them safe. 

To ensure that your family has a safe experience we have put the following procedures in place:

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  • The Museum will be open for limited days and hours. Please check our website for current information.
  • Attendance will be limited to 100 visitors.
  • Advance online reservations for admissions are required of everyone, including members. Visits for members are free but reservations are still required.
  • We ask that you, and any member of your group, stay home if you are not feeling well the day of your reservation. Visitors will be asked to attest to their health per the guidelines set forth by the CDC and Broome County Health Department. An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. By visiting The Discovery Center you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.
  • Contact information is required for all visitors.
  • Masks are required for all visitors over 2 years old.
  • Your family group must stay and play together during your visit. Your family group will be expected to adhere to all social distancing guidelines with other visitors.
  • Posted signage will indicate how many families can be in each exhibit at each time.

Changes You Will Notice

We have been working diligently to clean and sanitize all components of our exhibits and our staff is trained on disinfecting procedures. Some of these are readily visible while others are not. Please know that we are constantly monitoring cleaning protocols and updates from our local and state health departments. Changes that you will note:

  • We have removed large structures in several exhibits to provide more space for social distancing.
  • “Touched Toy” bins are in every exhibit for your use. If an object has been touched and played with, we ask that they be placed in the bin for disinfecting.
  • The quantity of hands-on manipulative objects has been reduced in each exhibit to allow for quick replacement of cleaned and disinfected items.
  • Plexi guards have been installed at our front desk reception area and in some exhibits. A sanitation mat is located in our lobby.
  • There are four hand sanitizing stations located throughout the Museum. Tissues and touch free waste receptacles are also placed throughout the Museum.
  • Proper hand washing guidelines are located in our restrooms. “Reminder” signage is placed throughout the Museum for high volume touched surfaces.
  • All costumes and soft toys have been removed per NYS guidelines.
  • Allergen rated air filters have been installed and are changed quarterly. Outside air flow has been increased to 20%.
  • High volume touch surfaces are constantly cleaned throughout the day.
  • All toys and exhibits are deep cleaned and disinfected on a daily basis.
  • The drinking fountain is closed.
  • All staff are required to wear masks and have signed a health attestation.
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