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, Wednesday, and Thursday 10:00am – 6:00pm
Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10:00am – 5:00pm
Discovery will be closed on Sunday, April 20, 2025.
**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.
Planetarium Show Schedule
The Henry B. duPont III Planetarium will be CLOSED from May 6-8 for maintenance.
5/12-5/19 | 10:30 AM | 11:30 AM | 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
Monday | Big Bird's Adventure | OneSky | We Are Aliens | Big Astronomy |
Tuesday | Birth of Planet Earth | Skies Tonight (Live) | Secret Lives of Stars | |
Wednesday | Birth of Planet Earth | OneSky | We Are Aliens | |
Thursday | Big Astronomy | Skies Tonight (Live) | Mars: Ultimate Voyage | |
Friday | Edge of Darkness | Big Astronomy | OneSky |
11:00 AM | 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
Saturday | Solar System Tour (Live) | Birth of Planet Earth | Edge of Darkness |
Sunday | We Are Aliens | Skies Tonight (Live) | Birth of Planet Earth |
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:
Monday, May 26, 2025 - CLOSED for Memorial Day