"The mission of The Discovery Center of the Southern Tier is to develop the intellectual, physical and emotional well-being of the children of the Southern Tier through participatory exhibits and programs. These exhibits engage the senses, challenge the mind and offer a diverse framework for discovery in the arts, sciences and humanities."


Hours
Mondays - Closed*
Tuesday - Friday 10am-4pm
Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday noon-5pm

General Admission
Ages 1-16         $6.00
Under 1 year        Free
Adults 17 and over   $5.00

* Open: Columbus Day, M.L. King Day, Presidents’ Day, Easter Monday and Mondays during July and August.

*Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day, New Years Eve and Day, Memorial Day,
July 4th and Labor Day.

Group rates are available for groups of ten or more with reservations.
Group Reservations are available by calling our office at (607) 773-8661.
School groups are encouraged to make reservations for the school year as soon as possible. Reservations will be made on a first come first serve basis.

For your child's safety... Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults unaccompanied by a child will be asked to present a form of identification such as a license or passport.

Also for your safety...Heelys are not allowed at The Discovery Center.

Don't forget to visit our Gift Shop and pick up a souvenir or have an ice cream to top off the visit!

We have a Cafe with vending and lots of seating and many picnic tables outside so think about bringing a picnic lunch!

Check the weather at The Discovery Center before you visit!

Location
60 Morgan Road, Binghamton, NY 13903
Phone: 607-773-8661 Fax: 607-773-8019
email: help@thediscoverycenter.org

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The Discovery Center is pleased to announce that we are the recipient of an IBM Innovation Grant.  An Innovation Grant recognizes our excellence and innovation in our programs and operation.  Only 25% of the grants made by IBM to nonprofit organizations are certified this way.  The grant provides The Discovery Center with 12 desktop Personal Computers, 2 Young Explorer computers, 7 printers and $500 cash.  The computers will be used to update current equipment and support programming and exhibits throughout the museum.  Thank you IBM!

 

The Discovery Center thanks our generous event sponsors:

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This web site is made possible with public funds from
the New York State Council on the Arts, a State Agency.
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