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Prepare for launch...

This August, high school students can join Mission: LEO (Launching Exploration Opportunities) to build resume-ready skills as they work in teams on a simulated exoplanet exploration. Build and launch rockets, protect payloads, program rovers, and more starting August 16.

Candy Cotton

What's new at Discovery?

XVIVO Scientific Animation

XVIVO

Now on display. Come learn about the field where science meets art!

EXPLORE
Brain: The World Inside Your Head

Brain

Facts separate from myth, and mysteries unfold in Brain: The World Inside Your Head, a fascinating, interactive exhibit.

EXPLORE
Inside You

Inside You

Your body is teeming with life! Come explore the fascinating microscopic world Inside You!

EXPLORE

Upcoming Events

Looking for something amazing to do? Want even more Discovery?

Check out our upcoming events!

  • Tot Thursdays
    Tot Thursdays
    Multiple Dates
    Tot Thursdays
    Thu, Aug 01
    Bridgeport
    Aug 01, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
    Bridgeport, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604, USA
    Aug 01, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
    Bridgeport, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604, USA
    A chance for you and your child to participate in a mini science program made just for them! Each Tot Thursday includes a read-aloud and an activity for kids 5 and under.
  • Maker Sunday
    Maker Sunday
    Multiple Dates
    Maker Sunday
    Sun, Aug 18
    Discovery Science Center
    Aug 18, 2024, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Discovery Science Center, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604, USA
    Aug 18, 2024, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Discovery Science Center, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604, USA
    Each month, try a new "maker" activity! Tickets available at the door--visit us with your media pass!
  • Diamonds and Dice: The Casino Heist
    Diamonds and Dice: The Casino Heist
    Diamonds and Dice: The Casino Heist
    Fri, Oct 18
    Bridgeport
    Oct 18, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Bridgeport, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604, USA
    Oct 18, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Bridgeport, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604, USA
    This year, Discovery's annual fundraising gala takes you from "whodunit" to "you done it!" Assemble your team. Take a gamble. See you at the Casino Heist.

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Tuesday, Wednesday*, Thursday 10:00am – 6:00pm

Friday through Sunday 10:00am – 5:00pm

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*Wednesdays free for Bridgeport residents with ID

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