Welcome to the Discovery Science and Space Center

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!

Current exhibits:

Jan. 16, 2010–Aug. 26, 2010

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

What's happening this weekend:

Crystal Creations

Feb. 20 and 21, 2010
12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Have you seen the Discovery Museum’s new exhibit, Gee Whiz Geology? The museum is filled with dinosaurs, rocks, giant crystals and fossils to study and touch. Picture opportunities abound! Guests 12 years old and under can make their own take-home 3-D crystals using paper and glitter.

Visit live animals in the Nature Discovery Hall

Owl
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.