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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 admis​ón 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

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Location and Hours

4450 Park Avenue

Bridgeport, CT 06604

(203) 416-3521

info@shudiscovery.org

Member  Mondays 10:00am – 5:00pm

Tuesday, Wednesday*, Thursday 10:00am – 5:00pm

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

*Wednesdays free for Bridgeport residents with ID

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

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Sacred Heart University's Discovery Science Center and Planetarium

is an independently-operated non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation.

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