Plan Your Visit to The Discovery Center Today!
RESERVATIONS
Reservations are currently required on Friday evenings, weekends, and school holidays.
Click the buttons below to make reservations for our special events:
MEMBERS ONLY Bug Squad Preview Day: February 4
Free Admission Nights: February 17, March 3, and March 17
HOURS
Monday – Friday: 10AM – 3PM
Saturday: 10AM – 5PM
Sunday: 10AM – 5PM
1st & 3rd FRIDAYS of the month: 4PM – 7PM (The Museum will be closed on Friday evenings in April and July.)
ADMISSION
Non-members: $10 per person; Ages 0-12 months are free
Members: Free
CLOSED HOLIDAYS
In 2023, the Museum is closed April 9, May 29, July 4, Sept. 4, Sept. 6-14, Nov. 23.
Please check our Facebook page for announcements regarding closures due to inclement weather.
DISCOUNTS
Free Admission Nights: All are invited to enjoy free admission most first and third Fridays from 4-7PM. Please check our Events Calendar and Facebook page for announcements.
Veterans: $2 off each admission ticket for active duty military personnel, veterans, and their household family members. Offer valid any day. On Veterans Day, we offer free admission to active-duty military personnel, veterans, and their household family members. Valid military ID required.
Museums for All: Show EBT card and photo ID for $3 admission for each member of your household up to four people.
MEMBERS FROM OTHER MUSEUMS
Members from ACM museums: Show membership card, with ACM reciprocal logo, and photo ID to receive 50% off admission for up to 6 people.
Members from the Bridge Connection (Roberson Museum, Kopernik Observatory, Binghamton Zoo, and Phelps Mansion): Receive $2 off admission. This excludes special events.
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.
To ensure that your family has a safe experience we have put the following procedures in place:
- The Museum is now open!
- 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.
- Masks are recommended for all visitors over 2 years old.
- Your family group should 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- All staff are required to be fully vaccinated and have signed a health attestation.
