Beginning Saturday, Apr 6 Discovery Center will host Kings, Queens & Castles, a children’s chess exhibit co-created by The World Chess Hall of Fame and The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum. This innovative, nationally traveling exhibit brings the game of chess to life and provides an engaging introduction to individual chess pieces and game […]

In our Create Scientists program we combine science with play and incorporate story books, songs, simple experiments, and hands-on projects. Come explore with us! Parent/Guardian must stay with child during program. Different themes each month! January | Space Explorers! February | Eco-Invaders March | Rock On! Geology April | Water Wonders Kid Friendly

In our Science Kids program we combine science with play and incorporate story books, songs, simple experiments, and hands-on projects. Come explore with us! Parent/guardian accompaniment is encouraged! Different themes monthly! January | Space Explorers! February | Eco-Invaders March | Rock On! Geology April | Water Wonders Kid Friendly

In our Science Kids program we combine science with play and incorporate story books, songs, simple experiments, and hands-on projects. Come explore with us! Parent/guardian accompaniment is encouraged! Different themes monthly! January | Space Explorers! February | Eco-Invaders March | Rock On! Geology April | Water Wonders Kid Friendly

Come learn about robots and program your own in this semester-long class that covers the basics of robotics. This class is ideal for beginners interested in robotics with zero or very little prior experience. Students are grouped two to a robot in this class to build teamwork and communication skills. The semester cost is $152 […]

Discover a new way to do Date Night! Join us Saturday May 11, 2019 from 7:00-9:00pm for Medieval Magic. Be a kid for the evening while you explore our new Kings, Queens, and Castles exhibit. Play chess on a giant chess board, wear a crown, and try your hand at alchemy inspired chemistry experiments. Top […]

Discover a new way to do date night! Adults can enjoy a night at the museum with wine, appetizers, access to Discovery Center's Operation Oceans exhibit, guided science experiments and a planetarium show! Mermaid chic attire optional.

Join us Saturday, February 8, 2020, when we launch 5,000 rubber ducks into the water at Tuscawilla Park for an epic race! Adopt a duck and watch it race across the lake for a chance to win cash prizes! Proceeds from this event benefit Discovery Center.

The Rotary clubs of Marion County will race 5,000+ Rubber Ducks on Lake Tuscawilla in Midtown Ocala at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 8th, 2020. If you adopt a duck and your duck is one of the first three ducks to cross the finish line, you’ll win an amazing cash prize! 1st Place - $2,020 […]