Last updated: 5/17/2012
Tyler, Texas
Street Address
308 North BroadwayTyler, TX 75702
Mailing Address
308 N. BroadwayTyler, TX 75702
phone: 903-533-8011
fax: 903-593-0300
e-mail: info@discoveryscienceplace.org
web: www.discoveryscienceplace.org

Hours

Monday - Saturday
9 AM - 5 PM
Sunday
1 PM - 5 PM
Closed all major holidays: Closed Mondays September through February, except for Martin Luther King Day and Presidents' Day

Admissions

Adults: $8
Seniors: $5
Military: $5
Children (2 and up): $6
Children under 2: Free

Museum Type(s)

Staff

Phil Lindsey
phone: 903-533-8011 x27
Vel Williamson
phone: 903-533-8011 x24
Emily Keane
phone: 903-533-8011 x23
Alicia Krenek
phone: 903-533-8011 x36
Ladawn Fletcher
phone: 903-533-8011 x21
Jim Cox
phone: 903-533-8011 x29
Latresa Jackson
phone: 903-533-8011 x22
Rayza Valenzuela
phone: 903-533-8011 x26
Description

The Discovery Science Place offers three exhibit halls where kids of all ages are free to move about and explore. The museum is currently offering three exhibits, Discovery Landing, Hometown, USA and our new tinkering gallery - Discovery Zone - where families are free to create, invent and explore. Don't miss it!

Mission

Discovery Science Place is a non-profit, hands-on learning environment whose purpose is to ignite curiosity in young minds through fun, hands-on exploration.

History
Opened September 1993

The Discovery Science Place is a non-profit, hands-on learning environment whose purpose is to open young minds to science, technology, math and cultures in order to meet the challenges of the 21st century. Our goal is to: Spark a child's natural curiosity & sense of wonder; Support teachers by providing tools such as programs and training that will assist in meeting curriculum objectives; Provide the family an environment in which to explore and learn together; Form partnerships with community agencies that address the educational needs of children.

Educational Programs

Please see details at www.discoveryscienceplace.org/fieldtrips.php
Publications

quarterly newsletter
annual report
informational brochure
Services
Gift Shop
Special Event Rental
Group Tours
ADA
Wheelchair Accessible
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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West Virginia Association of Museums 2024 Conference

June 6 - 8, 2024

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