Discovery Place Science Tours and Tickets

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Tickets to Discovery Place Science, when bought online, cost US$23.96 for adults, US$18.97 for children (2–13), and US$20.85 for seniors (over 60). Walk-up prices are a few dollars more, and children under 2 are free. The center also runs ticketed IMAX shows, planetarium events, and festivities throughout the year.

No, Discovery Place Science doesn’t offer the typical guided tour for the public. Like most museums and science centers, you simply explore the hands-on exhibits at your leisure, with staff available for demonstrations and questions. However, they do offer guided group experiences, field trips, and educational programs—call in advance to arrange.

General admission to Discovery Place Science includes access to three floors of interactive exhibits, hands-on labs, live animal encounters, the indoor rainforest, aquariums, science demonstrations, and permanent exhibitions. The IMAX Dome Theatre and planetarium shows require separate tickets. Special exhibitions and events typically have separate fees, depending on the event in question.

Most visitors spend a few hours exploring the museum's exhibits and demonstrations. Especially if you have several kiddos, give yourself roughly a half day to fully experience all the hands-on activities, interactive exhibits, and educational programs available across the three floors of learning and fun. Allot time for IMAX and planetarium shows, too.

Discovery Place Science caters to all ages, with dedicated areas for different age groups. The KidScience section features exhibits for toddlers with soft blocks, sound walls, and water tables, while older children and adults enjoy physics, chemistry, and biology labs throughout the interactive museum. There are adult-only events held regularly, too.