Hours & Showtimes

The Discovery Science Center is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday! We are open for members only on Mondays.

Hours

Monday 10:00m – 5:00pm **Members only**

Tuesday   10:00am – 5:00pm

Wednesday**    10:00am – 7:00pm

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

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

**Wednesdays Only: Free for Bridgeport residents with ID showing a valid Bridgeport address**

Come see us Wednesdays for free admission, free science demos, and free planetarium shows for all Bridgeport Residents. 

Ven a vernos los miércoles para admis​ón gratis, demostraciones de ciencia gratis, y presentaciones de planetario gratis para todos los residentes de Bridgeport.

Please Note: Doors will open 10 minutes before the listed showtime and close promptly at the listed showtime. Late entry will not be permitted.

October Planetarium Show Schedule 

Dark Side of Light:

Have you ever been to a planetarium? Have you admired the beautiful night sky dotted with thousands of stars projected above your head? Doesn’t it feel strange that the naturally dark starry night sky – the one that was a source of inspiration for our ancestors for thousands of years – is now so rare for us that we have to travel to designated areas to see it in its full beauty?

Why and how do we humans destroy our surroundings with light pollution, what impact it has not only on us, but on nature as a whole, and also what each of us can do about it – all of this is presented in the Dark Side of the Light.

Watch a trailer here!

Secret Lives of Stars:

Not all stars are created equal. Some are massive. Others are tiny; almost insignificant. The specific characteristics of a star will determine what type of life it will lead, how long it might live and even the type of death it will die. We will witness the amazing variety of stars and peer into their secret lives. Narrated by Sir Patrick Stewart of TV’s Star Trek: The Next Generation and the X-Men films. Winner of 4 Telly Awards.

Watch a trailer here!

One World One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure:

Young audience members will be thrilled when they find themselves on Sesame Street with their famous friends, Big Bird and Elmo. The fun begins when Elmo’s friend, Hu Hu Zhu, visits from China and the three of them take the audience on an exciting journey of discovery to learn about the Sun, stars, and Big Dipper. Elmo and Hu Hu Zhu blast off on an imaginary trip to the Moon and when they return home to Earth everyone discovers that, no matter where we live, we all share the same sky.

Skies Tonight (Live):

Coming to a dark sky near you! Join our experts as they take you on a fantastic journey through the nighttime sky. Students are shown how to locate and identify the stars, planets, and constellations visible in the evening sky at the time of their visit. The Galaxy awaits…

Solar System Tour (Live):

Join our educators for a tour of Earth’s nearest neighbors! From planets and dwarf planets to moons and more, you’ll see some of the major bodies in our solar system and learn about how our understanding of our place in the universe develops with each new discovery.

To learn more about our other shows, click here.

*Shows indicated as (Live) feature a live presenter. All other shows are pre-recorded. All shows are 25-30 minutes long and are appropriate for all ages.

*All visitors must check in at the front desk to reserve a seat. A maximum of 65 seats will be available per show on a first come, first serve basis.

**Presentation schedule subject to change. For the most up-to-date schedule,

 please call us at (203) 416-3564.

Discovery is closed for the following holidays:

Friday, July 4, 2025 - CLOSED for July 4

Monday, September 1, 2025 - CLOSED for Labor Day

Friday, October 18, 2025 - CLOSED for the Trick or Treat Day 2025

Friday, October 24, 2025 - CLOSED for Treasured Pages; a Classic Fairytales Ball