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Discovery Zone

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Located on Level 2

Admission
Free
Designed For
Juniors (3-8)
Children
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible

Discovery Zone

The "Discovery Zone"—made possible by Kaiser Permanente— features new ways for your kids to safely have fun! 

The "Discovery Zone" is bursting with activities that help build a strong foundation of science skills in young children as they look, ask, discover, make and share.

What You Can Expect

When You Visit

  • Keep all food outside the gallery.
  • Make sure your drink has a lid.
  • Leave your shoes on.
  • We recommend bringing a change of clothes for young children due to the fact they will get wet in Water Way.
  • Children are expected to enter with and stay close to our grown-ups. Adults and children are expected to stay together and encouraged to play together.

School Groups & Field Trips

The "Discovery Zone" is designed for families and school groups 2nd grade and younger.

Older school groups, please check out other hands-on experiences in "Space Odyssey" and "Expedition Health" ®.

Fun!

  • Free hugs every day from our Parasaurolophus
  • Wet clothes as you splash in the Colorado-themed Water Way
  • Giggles and joy when you act and play among the clouds in Up, Up and Away
  • Brain-stretches with each thing you build and engineer in the Construction Corner
  • A hideaway for our youngest scientists to explore in the Big Backyard
  • Tasty moments with every experiment you sample from the menu in the Science Kitchen

Cleaning Schedule

The "Discovery Zone" will close at 3:40 p.m. for cleaning and maintenance on the last Thursday of every month.

The "Discovery Zone" will close at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesdays for cleaning and maintenance on the Water Way.

The "Discovery Zone" is closed for 20-minute cleanings at the following times each day:

  • 10:40-11:00 a.m.
  • 12:40-1:00 p.m.
  • 2:40-3:00 p.m.

More Activities for Your Young Scientist

Our youngest guests also enjoy these areas of the Museum:

  • Tykes Peak, "Expedition Health" ®, Level 2: Get moving and play on a climbing log and slide.
  • Wildlife Halls, Levels 2 & 3: Count baby animals, hunt for colors, and get up close to kid-sized statues of black bear cubs and a fur seal pup in Bears and Sea Mammals Hall.
  • "Space Odyssey", Level 1: Budding space enthusiasts will love exploring our interactive Astro Tots section of "Space Odyssey"! 
  • Scavenger Hunt, search for elves, animals, and more throughout the Museum!
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