Welcome to the Discovery Science & Space Center!
As a public non-profit organization, the Science & Space Center strives to bring 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.
Visit today: Discover, learn, and enjoy!
Current Exhibits
The Mobile Discovery Center is Coming!!
Friday, February 5th
Click on the truck for more information
January 16, 2010 - August 26, 2010
Gee Whiz Geology: An Exhibit About Rocks, Fossils and Dinosaurs
What's Happening This Weekend
12th Annual Sacramento
Museum Day
February 6th, 2010
Click here to learn more from Cosmos,
the Official representative of Museum Day
February 7, 2010
12:30pm to 3:00pm
Dinosaur Art
Learn all about dinosaurs and how they were discovered in the Gee Whiz Geology exhibit. Role-play as you dress up as a famous paleontologist and “find” artifacts. Show off your art skills in prehistoric fashion by designing a Dinosaur Mural to take home. Remember to bring a camera for unforgettable photos in the dinosaur petting zoo!
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: 12:00pm and 2:00pm on Saturday and Sunday;
July and August: 2:00pm Monday-Friday.
Visit the Planetarium!
Learn about the local night sky in Northern California’s
only public planetarium. 20-minute star shows introduce
you to our celestial neighborhood.*
All year:
1:00pm and 3:00pm Saturday and Sunday
July and August: 3:00pm Monday-Friday.
*Visitors must be 4 years old or older, please.
Family craft fun
The Science & Space Center offers make and take crafts for children, ten years old and under, every Saturday and Sunday. These crafts are, suitable for the entire family to work on together. All year: 12:30pm to 3:00pm Saturday and Sunday
Visit Our Weekend Activities Calendar Here!