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< Back Learn about eclipses with Elliot Severn! Mar 27, 2024 Elliot Severn, Director of the Planetarium, will speak at Wilton Library about the upcoming solar eclipse. Learn more about the event and register here! Previous Next

High School Learning Labs Our Learning Labs are typically 2 hours in length. Our Labs are designed to support Next Generation Science Standards Cross-cutting concepts and content. Each Lab is hands-on and utilizes Science and Engineering Skills and Practices. Please see our Challenger Center information for Space Science offerings for High school. Back to All Labs Cosmic Origins Earth Science Onsite NGSS Standards: HS-ESS1, HS-ESS2-2 , HS-ESS2-5 Students will be able to learn all about The Big Bang Theory, the galaxy and how Earth became a planet, focusing on the different layers in the Earth and the geosphere. In this lab, students will look at the brightness and distance of stars and the importance of Earth’s layers. This lab pairs well with the planetarium show A Cosmic Journey! DNA Profiling Chemistry, Life Science, Biology Onsite NGSS Standards: HS-LS3-1 , HS-LS1-1 Students will learn about DNA profiling and how crucial it is for criminal cases. In this lab, students will focus on the biology and chemistry of DNA profiling and experiment with gel electrophoresis to narrow down suspects! Mission LEO Space Science, Engineering, Biology, Robotics & Coding Onsite, Travel NGSS Standards: Mission L.E.O is an immersive, high school program that has participants simulate what it might be like to take part in the exploration of an exoplanet. Students will work together in teams to successfully launch and deliver materials to Planet X. They will explore the terrain and take soil samples. When they return safely back to Earth, they will then analyze the samples to determine the best location to build a habitat.

Discovery Science Center Membership Register here for an INDIVIDUAL size membership at a BASIC level. This membership includes unlimited admission for 1 adult individual plus 1 guest (adult or child) to the exhibits, with discounts on the Discovery gift shop, birthday parties, Goodfella's Pizzeria, and the Adventure Park. This membership includes ASTC Passport Program reciprocal locations and special Member Monday hours. This membership does NOT include admission to the planetarium, live demonstrations, special presentations, or include discounts on children's programming. Select your membership type (choose one)* Individual + guest, Basic Membership - 1 year $ 100 Individual + guest, Basic Membership - 2 years $ 175 Cardholder Information - Must be completed in full to receive your card! This membership is a gift. First name of Primary Membership Cardholder* If you purchased an Individual + guest or a 1 adult + 4 children membership, this is your only cardholder unless you purchase an additional guest. Last name of Primary Membership Cardholder* If you purchased an Individual + guest or a 1 adult + 4 children membership, this is your only cardholder unless you purchase an additional guest. Email of Primary Membership Cardholder* Phone of Primary Membership Cardholder* Please provide the address for the primary membership cardholder. This is where we will send your card(s). Multi-line address Country/Region* Address* City* Zip / Postal code* Register

< Back Internship Spotlight May 5, 2025 Student helps SHU Discovery Science Center & Planetarium organize aircraft models for display and archives Learn more about how Sacred Heart University students support projects at Discovery! Special thanks to Aidan Ford '27 for helping our archival project take off! Previous Next

Scout Programs Be prepared for STEAM learning fun! Fun experiences that can be customized for your group! We are happy to provide STEAM programs that support many Badge, Pin, and Belt Loop requirements. In addition to fun experiences designed to engage your group in hands-on learning! Please see below for more information about offerings for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Our standard programs run for 90 minutes and are $25 per scout, $10 per adult and $15 per Tag-a-Long. There is a minimum of 8 scouts required to book a program. Our programs cover some, but not all, of the requirements for a specific badge. We always include a Discovery fun patch. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Ask us about our custom programs. We can cover topics involving engineering, ecosystems, space, forensics, and chemistry. For more information, please contact scouts@shudiscovery.org or call 203-416-3565. Book Now! Overnights Bring your troop for an overnight visit to The Discovery Science Center for a fun night of awesome science! Overnights can include a planetarium show, science demonstrations, movies, badge activities, and time to explore the science center after hours! Customize your program for your troop’s interests and badge goals. Click here for more details. Scout Challenger Center Missions Give your troop an unforgettable experience in a simulated space mission in our Challenger Center! Challenger Missions promote scientific understanding, teamwork, and creative thinking. All participants experience Mission Control and Spacecraft responsibilities. Available for Grades 5 & up. Click here to learn more. VIEW ALL DESCRIPTIONS Daisies Brownies Juniors Cadettes Seniors Mechanical Engineering Model Car Design Challenge Mechanical Engineering Roller Coaster Design Challenge How Robots Move Space Science Explorer Each one meets some (but not all) of the badge requirements. If your troop is interested in a different experience, please contact s couts@shudiscovery.org . Detective Entertainment Technology Space Science Investigator Each one meets some (but not all) of the badge requirements. If your troop is interested in a different experience, please contact education@shudiscovery.org . Mechanical Engineering Racer Car Design Challenge Home Scientist Space Science Adventurer Each one meets some (but not all) of the badge requirements. If your troop is interested in a different experience, please contact education@shudiscovery.org . Night Owl Space Science Researcher Each one meets some (but not all) of the badge requirements. If your troop is interested in a different experience, please contact education@shudiscovery.org . Sky Each one meets some (but not all) of the badge requirements. If your troop is interested in a different experience, please contact education@shudiscovery.org . SCOUTS BSA VIEW ALL DESCRIPTIONS Lions Tiger Wolf Bear Webelos Gizmo and Gadgets Ready, Set, Grow We are pleased to be able to offer many programs oriented toward earning badges. Please contact scouts@shudiscovery.org for more information. Digging in the Past Air of the Wolf We are pleased to be able to offer many programs oriented toward earning badges. Please contact education@shudiscovery.org for more information. Sky is the Limit Floats and Boats We are pleased to be able to offer many programs oriented toward earning badges. Please contact scouts@shudiscovery.org for more information. Forensics Super Science We are pleased to be able to offer many programs oriented toward earning badges. Please contact education@shudiscovery.org for more information. Earth Rocks We are pleased to be able to offer many programs oriented toward earning badges. Please contact education@shudiscovery.org for more information.

< Back Check out our visit with On the Scene Adventures! Apr 17, 2025 Chase & Jet get an exclusive tour of Sacred Heart University's Discovery Science Center & Planetarium in Bridgeport Connecticut. Join them as they learn all about the Museum's current and future exhibits and attractions and have tons of fun along the way. Previous Next

Choose your pricing plan BASIC- 1A1Y $ 140 140$ 1 adult + 4 kids Valid for one year Select BASIC- 1I1Y $ 100 100$ 1 adult + 1 guest (adult or child) Valid for one year Select ALL-ACCESS- 1A1Y $ 175 175$ 1 adult + 4 kids Valid for one year Select Includes access to all public shows and presentations. BASIC- 1A2Y $ 250 250$ 1 adult + 4 kids Valid for 2 years Select ALL-ACCESS- 1A2Y $ 290 290$ 1 adult + 4 kids Valid for 2 years Select Includes access to all public shows and presentations. BASIC - 1I2Y $ 175 175$ 1 Adult + 1 guest (adult or kid) Valid for 2 years Select ALL-ACCESS- 1I2Y $ 210 210$ 1 Individual + 1 guest (adult or kid) Valid for 2 years Select Includes access to all public shows and presentations. ALL-ACCESS- 1I1Y $ 125 125$ 1 Adult + 1 guest (adult or kid) Valid for one year Select Includes access to all public shows and presentations. BASIC- 2A1Y $ 165 165$ 2 adult + 4 kids Valid for one year Select test booking member $ 120 120$ Valid for one year Select Test Membership through bookings

< Back Discovery Magnet School Art on Display! Mar 13, 2025 Silvermine Arts Center Partnership Brings "Space Explorers: The Universe and You" to Discovery Campus! Art by the students from Discovery Magnet School will be on display at the Science Center until April 22, 2025. Check out the press release here! Space Explorers: The Universe and You .pdf Download PDF • 378KB Previous Next

Learning Labs Learning Labs are classroom-based experiences designed to support Next Generation Science Standard cross-cutting concepts and content. Each Lab is interactive and builds science and engineering skills and practices. Below you will find our learning lab offerings. Click the grade level to learn more about the programs offered. Want more information? Contact us at: reservations@shudiscovery.org or (203)416-3558. Program Guide Book Now! PRESCHOOL GRADES K-2 GRADES 3-5 GRADES 6-8 HIGH SCHOOL

SINGLE_ITEM_ID Special Events Be it Bridal or baby showers, anniversaries or weddings or Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, Discovery can be the site for any and all of life's celebrations! From classic elegance with a unique twist, or a fully out-of-the-box and out-of-this world experience, we have a space to accommodate all tastes. With plenty to do for the younger guests and still with a more classical art gallery feel for the traditionalists, Discovery offers a different experience than a standard rental hall or restaurant can give you. Our full dome Planetarium can accommodate up to 85 guests and we can wow them with our custom planetarium shows. Just imagine you and your guests watching the stars and nebulas dance in the sky above to music of your choosing. Request your rental and a team member will reach out to discuss! You can come and take a tour to see how Discovery can elevate your event! Fundraisers With special non-profit rates for rentals, Discovery is a great place to throw your next fundraiser! Be it a black-tie gala or a casual cocktail hour we can help you to create an event that will be sure to benefit your organization! We have many opportunities to display your brand/logo/message on screens throughout Discovery including on the planetarium dome! With a supply of 6-foot tables as well as high-top bar tables we are ready to start the party for your organization. Venue Rental Interested in renting? Click Here To Get Started Discovery is available to rent for a variety of types of events. Big or small, evening or daytime we are open to hosting meetings, team building, proposals, birthdays, surprises, announcements, holiday parties, meet and greets, lectures, game nights, karaoke events, and more! Request your rental above and a team member will reach out to discuss! You can even come and take a tour to see how Discovery can elevate your event!

Middle School Learning Labs Our Learning Labs are typically 75 minutes in length. Our Labs are designed to support Next Generation Science Standards Cross-cutting concepts and content. Each Lab is hands-on and utilizes Science and Engineering Skills and Practices. Please see our Challenger Center information for Space Science offerings for middle school. Back to All Labs Challenger Center - Space Simulation Mission Space Science Onsite NGSS Standards: MS-ETS1-1 , MS-ETS1-2 , MS-ETS1-3 **Please note this is a 2 hour program experience.** Discovery Science Center’s Challenger Learning Center is a mock space station and mission control simulation environment that promotes awareness of how technologies make space exploration possible. The simulation creates a cooperative learning atmosphere where students have opportunity to test out a STEM career underscored by teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making. This pairs well with the planetarium show Mars: The Ultimate Voyage! Comparative Anatomy Life Science Onsite NGSS Standards: MS-LS4-2, MS-LS4-4, MS-LS4-6 Students will be able to explore different species and their anatomy as they study the evidence of biological evolution. In this lab, students will see common examples of ancestry. Digging Through Time Earth Science, Evolution Travel, Onsite NGSS Standards: MS-ESS1-4, MS-ESS2-2, MS-ESS2-3 Students will be able to identify the geosphere, look at the different layers of Earth & the strata of the planet. In this lab, students will be able to recognize timelines and make predictions as to when events happened and where they are now. This lab pairs well with the Planetarium show The Birth of Planet Earth! Engineering for Earth Earth Science, Engineering Onsite NGSS Standards: MS-ESS3-3 , MS-ESS-5 , MS-ETS1-1 Students will learn about solar panels, water consumption, wind energy, Earth’s resources and the negative effects of human consumptions. In this lab, we will focus on our weaknesses and devise a strategy to help our planet & build a prototype water filtration system. Gene Lab Life Science Travel, Onsite NGSS Standards: MS-LS1-4 , MS-LS1-5 , MS-LS3-2, MS-LS3-1 Students will learn about DNA and the genetic code that determines our features. In this lab, students will have the opportunity to join us on the Dragon Reserve and Conservation Operation (DRACO) to breed their own dragon! Students will learn the differences between genotype and phenotype to create highly adapted new generations! Molecule Mysteries Chemistry Onsite NGSS Standards: MS-PS1-2 , MS-PS1-5 Students will learn about the motion and stability of the tiniest particles on Earth. In this lab, students will investigate how molecules will react with one another and theorize what happens if they are to introduce a chemical reaction. The Beginning of Brains Biology, Evolution Travel, Onsite NGSS Standard s: MS-LS1-1, MS-LS1-2, MS-LS1-3, MS-LS1-8 Students will focus on exploring sensory receptors, how our brain sends signals to different parts of our bodies and how memories form. In this lab, students will be able to solve a brain puzzle, test their reflexes, explore different brain models and guess which brain belongs to what animal!

Request a donation from Discovery to your Organization Discovery is happy to support charitable organizations, schools, and libraries in our community. Submit your request below for a donation to your auction, raffle, or other fundraiser. Discovery Science Center and Planetarium Donation Policies As an independent 501(c)(3) organization, Discovery is pleased to support other nonprofit organizations. It is our policy only to donate to other nonprofits. Requests submitted without an official 501(c)(3) number will not be considered. All donation requests must be submitted at least three weeks prior to your event. Donation requests are considered only once per calendar year per 501(c)(3). The organization requesting the donation will be contacted via email with the approval status for the donation request. Click Here to Request a Donation!