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.

December Planetarium Show Schedule 

Current Shows

We Are Aliens

What does a planet need to support life? Are we alone in the Universe? Explore the extreme environments here on Earth where life thrives, then take a close-up look at the research happening on Mars and throughout the Solar System in search for life. Learn how astronomers are discovering extrasolar planets and studying their environments. Join the quest to understand our place in a Galaxy that might be teeming with life.

Watch a trailer here!

Ice Worlds

Ice Worlds is a tour of the icy landscapes of our solar system, especially our home planet Earth. In Ice Worlds audiences explore the critical relationship between ice and life – “a tale of friend and foe, enabling, challenging, supporting and adapting” – that has developed over millions of years.

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:

Wednesday, December 24 - CLOSED for Christmas Eve

Thursday, December 25 - CLOSED for Christmas Day

Wednesday, December 31 - Closing early at 2pm for New Year's Eve

Thursday, January 1 - CLOSED for New Year's Day