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 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 admisón gratis, demostraciones de ciencia gratis, y presentaciones de planetario gratis para todos los residentes de Bridgeport.
Beginning on June 16, Discovery will shift to new hours for the summer. Join us in the summer from 10am-5pm each day Tuesday through Sunday (Mondays remain Members Only, 10-5)
Planetarium Show Schedule
7/21-7/27 | 10:30 AM | 11:30 AM | 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
Monday | Skies Tonight (Live) | OneSky | Mars: Ultimate | |
Tuesday | Big Bird's Adventure | Mars: Ultimate | Skies Tonight (Live) | Big Astronomy |
Wednesday | Skies Tonight (Live) | We Are Aliens | Birth of Planet Earth | |
Thursday | Birth of Planet Earth | Skies Tonight (Live) | Big Astronomy | |
Friday | Big Bird's Adventure | Edge of Darkness | Mars: Ultimate | We Are Aliens |
11:00 AM | 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
Saturday | We Are Aliens | Solar System Tour (Live) | Edge Of Darkness |
Sunday | Skies Tonight (Live) | Birth of Planet Earth | OneSky |
To learn more about these 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.
*Late entry will not be permitted. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled showtime. Guests must show their receipt or membership card for entry.
**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