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.

November Planetarium Show Schedule 

Current Shows

OneSky

One Sky is a collection of beautiful short films about constellations, astronomical instruments and scientific knowledge from various cultures around the world. Each chapter is presented in an original and engaging way with its own artistic style featuring the work of international artists. Each short film represents the perspective of a different culture or Indigenous society from around the globe. Each film stands alone as a short story or in combination as a longer narrative – organized around themes of "Finding Patterns" and developing tools, or as we say, "To Seek Far."

Watch a trailer here!

Mars: The Ultimate Voyage

On a two year journey to Mars astronauts will face extraordinary challenges—long distance, a closed environment, isolation, altered gravity, radiation. What will it take to get astronauts to Mars—and back—safely? This new, animated planetarium production highlights NASA research and training initiatives that are preparing the next generation of astronauts who will head to Mars. The film shows how creativity, collaboration, communication, and expertise in a diverse number of fields are key for the success of deep space travel—while also inspiring the next generation of STEM professionals! Witness what it takes to embark on the first human mission beyond Earth’s orbit.

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