Grades Pre-K-5 Magnetic forces are at work all around us. Magnet Mayhem investigates properties of magnetism and the relationship between magnetism and electricity. Grades PK-2 investigate properties of magnetism including polarity, magnetic vs. non-magnetic items and explore where magnets are used in our daily lives. Grades 3-5 explore the relationship between magnetism and electricity and discover how properties of… Read more about Magnet Mayhem
Color-rific
Grades Pre-K-5 One of our most popular labs with both students and teachers, Color-rific explores concepts of mixtures, physical changes and chromatography in a uniquely colorful way! Students will love this creative approach to science and enjoy creating their own artistic science project to take home. Grades PK-2 explore physical changes in matter and are introduced to mixtures… Read more about Color-rific
BubbleMania
Grades Pre-K-2 Critical thinking, making predictions exploring shapes and motor skill development are all part of the fun in BubbleMania as students explore the science of bubbles and bubble engineering! Grades PK and Kinder explore and compare 2D and 3D shapes in this introduction to the scientific method. Grades 1-2 investigate bubble strength and integrity as students discover variables… Read more about BubbleMania
So Much Soil
NEW! Grades 3-6 It’s time to do some digging. Join the DHDC team as we use clues to figure out how to find the soil samples and then investigate various rocks and soil samples in this escape room style lab!
Home Sweet Home
NEW! Grades K-12 Can we survive in the wilderness with all of the animals and plants? Help us search for the master build plan to build our very own shelter before the storm come in! We need your students’ help in mastering the elements.
Physics @ Play
Life Size Games for Life Size Fun! Come PLAY and learn the many concepts of physics with GIANT versions of popular games. Your heart will be pumping and your brain will be tingling in this one-of-a-kind BRAND NEW exhibit, made and produced by our own Exhibits team at the Discovery Center. What can you learn… Read more about Physics @ Play
Critter Row
Your visit to the DHDC will not be complete without meeting some furry and scaly friends. From a Bearded Dragon and Tarantula to a friendly snake we call ’Pinky’, Critter Row introduces guests to animals that come from different regions all around the world. Get an up-close look at these interesting creatures and you may even get… Read more about Critter Row
Kinderstudio
Designed for our youngest scientists, KinderStudio is a permanent exploration space for children ages 0-6. Interactive, imaginative play areas feature a climbing structure, tumbling space with mats, a lighted performance stage, hands-on manipulatives (blocks, tubes, and toys) and raw materials for creative play (i.e. shells, pine cones and popsicle sticks). See the KinderStudio calendar.
Space Gallery
Located just outside the Space Theater, The Space Gallery is dedicated to exploring weather conditions on Earth and beyond. Multimedia presentations reveal real-time data regarding weather conditions on Earth and explore the science of common weather phenomena. Interactive displays examine space weather concepts such as auroras, solar flares and cosmic rays and uncover their effect… Read more about Space Gallery
Outdoor Science Park
Located on the southeast side of DHDC’s front entrance, this outdoor science park features a fossil dig pit, hands-on learning, and engineering marvels. The Outdoor Science Park includes a gazing ball, whisper dishes, chair lift and the tennis ball launcher, a Kundu Drum, Grandioso Chimes, Kettle Drum, 2 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs and many other pieces.… Read more about Outdoor Science Park
