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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. Total Attendance FY ’06 - ’07:58,846**Admissions reflect a 26 county service area. FY ’07 - ’08 Budget: $558,000 (fiscal year runs 07/01/07 – 06/30/08) Serving children 4 to 14 years old, families and educators through group tours, summer camps, camp-ins, after school programs, STARLAB, “Stuffee” & Me Health Education Program, Girls at the Center, Adult & Mommy & Me Art Classes, Early Childhood teacher training, teacher workshops and birthday parties. Members FREE Non-Profit $4.00 20,000 sq. feet museum includes 3 exhibit halls, plus: the Wet Lab Activity Center, Discovery Classroom with lighted stage and Cabe Foundation Classroom. Additional Features: Museum facility can be rented for business parties. Family Memberships, Birthday party packages and summer camps are available. Discovery
Landing: Discovery Mountain, Ship “Awakening”,
KIDS TV, Raceway’s Room, Ship’s Theater, Magic School
Bus, The Body Theater, over 80 hands-on activities and much more! Color: The Science & Art of Seeing Light – Opened September 2008 – developed in partnership with the Exploratorium in San Francisco through a grant from the National Science Foundation. Explores the science of weather. The museum began as a product of the Junior League of Tyler. The museum became incorporated and then established a governing board of directors in June of 1991. With the assistance of exhibit creators from the company, Museum Arts of Dallas, the board developed a plan of action to begin fund raising to develop this premier East Texas children’s museum. When the Holley family of Tyler donated a vacant car dealership to the museum, the momentum gathered and things began to happen! The community rallied to support the organization with financial contributions and volunteer time. In late 1993 the museum opened with its first temporary exhibit - Dinamation Dinosaurs. During its three month visit in excess of 53,000 people toured this attraction. Soon, enough funds had been gathered to construct the exhibits contained in Discovery Landing, and in 1994 the museum opened its permanent exhibit hall. |
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