ADMISSION & HOURS
PRESCHOOL & AFTERSCHOOL
BIRTHDAY PARTIES & RENTALS
Important Note about Monday, May 1, 2023.
Please note that parking in the main parking lot will not be available until after 11AM. As part of Police Week, we are hosting the Remember Fallen Officers Ceremony from 10-11AM that will include the annual flag raising and gun salute.
HALLOWEEN PHOTO CONTEST
This year, we're inviting families to share photos of your child(ren) in their Halloween costume(s)! While we have a special treat for everyone who participates, two lucky winners will be selected on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 to receive a 4-pack of tickets to Halloweeekend at Ross Park. We can't wait to see your photos!
Upcoming Events
Free Admission Night
4-7PM on May 17
BookFest
10AM-2PM on May 18
Weekly Programs
Toddler Time
10AM-12PM on Mondays
STEAM for Little Hands
10AM-12PM on Wednesdays
Tuesdays & Thursdays
11AM-1PM in July & August
Latest News
New Matthews Auto Service Center Exhibit is Now Open!
The Discovery Center is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newest interactive exhibit, the Matthews Auto Service Center! Debuting on Friday, April 19, 2024, this exciting addition transforms the popular “Widgets and Gadgets”
Read-A-Thon Raises Over $6,000!
Thank you to everyone who participated in our 5th Annual Read-A-Thon at The Discovery Center on April 5 & 6! We appreciate our readers and donors for your time and support in making our second in-person Read-A-Thon
Vote for Your Favorite Birthday Candle!
The candles are all set for our 40th Birthday Celebration and you can vote for your favorite candle at the front desk all Story Garden season long! Blossom will be blowing out our good luck
New Matthews Auto Service Center Exhibit is Now Open!
The Discovery Center is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newest interactive exhibit, the Matthews Auto Service Center! Debuting on Friday, April 19, 2024, this exciting addition transforms the popular “Widgets and Gadgets”
Read-A-Thon Raises Over $6,000!
Thank you to everyone who participated in our 5th Annual Read-A-Thon at The Discovery Center on April 5 & 6! We appreciate our readers and donors for your time and support in making our second in-person Read-A-Thon
Vote for Your Favorite Birthday Candle!
The candles are all set for our 40th Birthday Celebration and you can vote for your favorite candle at the front desk all Story Garden season long! Blossom will be blowing out our good luck
Happy Families Come to Play, Learn, and Explore at The Discovery Center!
The Discovery Center of the Southern Tier is committed to creating an environment that fosters the intellectual, physical and emotional well-being of children through education, participatory exhibits and programs. Offering a safe, engaging and happy atmosphere, The Discovery Center fosters play, sparks creative thinking, and builds self-esteem. Children explore, grow, and have fun in our Summer Camps, Preschool, Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK), Afterschool, and Extended Play Programs!
Executive Director's
Learning Corner
Dr. Brenda Myers shares ideas and tips for caregivers that align with The Discovery Center's mission to ensure all children have rich opportunities to learn through play.
Benefits of Gardening with Children
The Discovery Center is looking forward to a spring! Now is the perfect time of year to start thinking about our spring planting and how we can bring green plants, herbs and flowers into our
Guiding Your Child with Peer Relationships
Dear Discovery Center Families and Friends, Hi! I am Jennifer Caruso, a current senior at Binghamton University. During my fall semester, I had the opportunity to intern under Jessica Locke, The Discovery Center’s Arts, Culture,
Ways to Inspire Humble Curiosity
This month we are featuring an article from Greater Good Science Center written by Amy L. Eva. The full article and additional resources can be found here. Humility and curiosity can encourage students to be passionate
The Discovery Center’s annual virtual Read-A-Thon is an important fundraiser used to help upgrade our indoor and outdoor exhibits – the special places where children can explore and families can build lasting memories. Each year we challenge members of our community to demonstrate their love of reading through a day of reading children’s books out loud.
Our 4th Annual Read-A-Thon was held in person on April 14 – 15, 2023. Stay tuned for 2024!
Make Memories at The Southern Tier's Only Hands-on Children's Museum!
With over 40 interactive exhibits, our remarkable space was created for, with, and by children. We understand that play is an essential part of learning and exploration of the world leads children to self-discovery.
Children are free to touch, to laugh, to manipulate and to encounter in a happy and safe environment.
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