General Admission

ONLINE ADMISSIONS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ANY DISCOUNTS.

Admission may be purchased online or at the door. Your online admission tickets never expire. Media passes for access to Planetarium shows & Science Demonstrations are only available for purchase at the front desk the day of your visit. You can NOT purchase a media pass or discounted tickets online.

Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

The Discovery Science Center offers a number of discounts at the door! Any discounted rate requires appropriate ID on entry. Discounts may not be combined.

• Present a valid AAA card to receive $1 off admission for everyone in your party for up to 2 adults and 4 children.

• Present a valid student or teacher ID (age 18+) to receive a discounted admission.

• Present a valid ID to receive a senior citizen discount.

• Active military and veterans with ID receive free admission; military families will receive 50% off regular admission when attending with their family member with ID. All military admission discounts must be purchased upon entry–no online tickets available.

• Caregivers accompanying special needs guests receive free admission (one caregiver per guest).

• Children 2 years of age & under get in free!

 Online admission sales are non-refundable. You will receive your ticket(s) via email only. Please present ticket upon entry.  

Groups of 10 or more, call (203) 416-3558 to inquire about group rates (may not be purchased online).