Welcome to the Discovery Museum!

As a public nonprofit organization, the Discovery Museum Science & Space Center brings the excitement of scientific discovery to students, families, and all members of our community. Each exhibit features interactive, hands-on activities and search-and-find guides based on state science standards.

Discover, learn, and enjoy!

News Blast:

2010 sign-ups for summer camps are here!

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Current exhibits:

Gee Whiz Geology: An Exhibit About Rocks, Fossils and Dinosaurs

Jan. 16, 2010–Aug. 26, 2010

What's happening this weekend:

Snarly Sabertooth
July 17th & 18th

Did you know that many astronauts and space geologists started their careers as young rock collectors? Learn some geology basics this weekend at the Discovery Museum Science & Space Center.  Each guest 12 and under constructs a take-home rock collection starter kit of four basic rock types.  Special presentations about rocks are given between 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.  It’ll be a rockin’ good time for everyone!

Visit live animals in the Nature Discovery Hall

Birds, mammals, reptiles, and insects are here waiting to help you learn about their fascinating lives and habitats.

All year: Saturday and Sunday at noon and 2 p.m.

July and Aug.: Monday–Friday at 2 p.m.

Visit the Planetarium!

Learn about the local night sky in Northern California’s only public planetarium. Twenty-minute star shows introduce you to our celestial neighborhood.*

All year: Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

July and Aug.: Monday–Friday at 3 p.m.

*Please, no children younger than 4 years old.

Family craft fun

The Discovery Museum Science & Space Center offers make-and-take crafts for children 12 years old and under every Saturday and Sunday. These crafts are suitable for the entire family to create together.

All year: Saturday and Sunday from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Visit Our Weekend Activities Calendar Here!