The Science of Superpowers
It feels like superheroes are everywhere nowadays: in our comics, in our cartoons, on television shows, in books, and in movies. I love superheroes; I find them fun and fascinating. One of my favorite things to do when it comes …
Interesting Sharks
When you hear the word shark, what type of shark immediately comes to mind? In most cases, people probably think about Great Whites, Tiger sharks, maybe even the Whale shark or the Bull shark. These sharks are great, but there …
Sandcastle STEAM
Imagine being on a beach, feeling the grit of sand between your toes and under your fingernails, as you fill a plastic bucket, warmed by the sun, with damp sand from where the foaming waves lap the shoreline. Maybe you …
New Partnership for Discovery Museum and Norwalk Public Library
The Norwalk Public Library and the Discovery Museum of Bridgeport today announced a new collaboration to enhance science awareness at the Library during the summer for children in grades 2 and above based on interactive science activities utilizing themes arising …
Faces from the Southern Ocean by JJ L’Heureux
Artist and naturalist J.J. L’Heureux has traveled to Antarctica seventeen times since 2000, documenting the landscape, the creatures that live there, and attempts at human habitation. She recently returned home to open several exhibitions at museums and galleries across the …
Discovery Staff Member Attends Launch of Cargo Resupply to ISS
Photographing the OA-8 Commercial Resupply Mission to the International Space Station: By Elliot Severn Last week, I had the exciting opportunity to witness and photograph the launch of Orbital ATK’s eighth commercial resupply mission to the International Space Station. After …
New in the Art Mezzanine: Harold Davis
Discovery is excited to welcome the artwork of Harold Davis to our Art Mezzanine, where visitors can view, enjoy, and purchase his paintings and mixed media work. Davis is a member of the Easton Arts Council, his artwork can be …
We are Thankful!
This is the season for reflecting on and sharing your thanks with family and friends. At Discovery Museum, we are thankful for the look of wonder and the spark of excitement that flash across young learners' faces when they are …
A Fun Fall at Discovery
Thanks to all who joined us for a host of fun events this fall! Starting on October 1st, Discovery hosted a series of special events, including: October 1: Explore! Innovate! Play! - a #FREEday of fun hands-on STEM learning fun …
Summer Program News: Week 6
In our sixth week of Summer STEM learning, students learned about dinosaurs, conducted mad scientist experiments, built Lego robots, and explored space. Read all about it in this week's newsletter:
Mercury Monday at Discovery Museum
Today, Monday, May 9 Mercury Monday celebrates Mercury's transit of the sun with special shows in Science on a Sphere, solar scopes and more activities. The Museum is open to the public with half price admission to encourage our friends …