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Springfield, United States

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Discovery Center of Springfield Reviews | Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars (5 reviews)

Discovery Center of Springfield is located in Springfield, United States on 438 E St Louis St. Discovery Center of Springfield is rated 4.5 out of 5 in the category science museum in United States. Founded in 1991, The Discovery Center of Springfield is a museum of scientific wonder where people of all ages can explore and learn in a hands-on environment. We hope to teach a love for learning and a curiosity about the world, the things in it, and how we fit into it all. We have more than 200 exhibits (with the occasional travelling exhibit coming to visit) that take up an astounding 50,000 square feet of exhibit space. DCS is made up of 7 floors of hands-on technology fun, reading panels, and hands-on activities for kids big and small. Here at the Discovery Center, we offer field trips as well as educational resources for teachers and families. We also offer inexpensive plans for parties and rentals for your special event. We offer yearly memberships as well as daily admission. Admission: $12 Adults, $10 Seniors, $8 Children (ages 3-15) Regular Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 9am-5pm Friday-Saturday 9am-6pm Sunday 1-5pm Summer Hours: Monday 9am-5pm Tuesday-Thursday 9am-5pm Friday-Saturday 9am-6pm Sunday 1-5pm

Address

438 E St Louis St

Phone

+1 4178629910

Company size

11-50 employees

Headquarters

Springfield, Missouri

Founded

1991

Amenities

Good for kidsToiletsNo restaurant

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible car parkWheelchair-accessible entranceWheelchair-accessible liftWheelchair-accessible toilet

Open hours

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Tez Ward

Took my 4 year old and 2 year old to the Discovery Center. Staff went above and beyond volunteering their tiny to describing the science behind the many exhibits and artifacts in a way that my toddlers could understand. Here you can have fun with energy and electricity, including a Tesla coil, light and lasers, and of course, insects. Whether you live in the region or are visiting, plan a few hours here: you won't regret it.

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Sarah Lockenvitz

My family loves Discovery Center-type places, but we have lived in the area for almost 5 years and had never been to the one in Springfield until I brought my almost-4-year-old daughter to Seuss Science Day this past weekend. We LOVED it! The staff members were all so nice, my daughter had a blast, and I was able to secure a discounted membership due to the Seuss Science Day promotion so my whole family can come and enjoy next time. We loved the variety of activities of varying appropriateness for all ages. We will be back, and I can't wait! My only regret is that it can't be today for the Critters Day thing. We/I love bugs, lol!

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Jon Gilbert

Other than the untactful girl at the reception desk, we had a pretty enjoyable visit. We have a daughter with autism who cannot wear a standard facemask. Aside from tactile and anxiety issues, she was born prematurely and the cartilage in her ears never fully solidified. So a mask doesnt stay on her face. So we bought her a face shield. But this was unacceptable at your establishment and, instead of hearing from my concerns, the girl simply kept reiterating that a shield is not a viable mask. There was no compassion and we were forced to comply my daughter didn't want to leave, so she put up po with a mask, though it kept her aggravated the whole time. Probably won't be back til after covid restrictions are lifted. Have told everyone in my autism community to heed this when they visit.

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Jennifer Bork

Absolutely loved this place. My kids did as well. It's a little dated and almost looks as tho it's guna go out of business but I really hope that it doesn't. Because there building and everything in it is just awesome.

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Leann Seipel

Love the Discovery Center! We've been regular visitors for years. They're really good about adding fresh displays, so while we have our favorites, there's always something new. The staff is so friendly. They make themselves available to show you displays that require assistance and really seem to take pleasure in teaching your kids about the science behind the experiments. Today we attended their first ever Easter egg hunt, and it was a blast! I really hope they continue this event for years to come and can't wait to see what they come up with next!

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