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July 2020
The Art and Science of Arachnids
We've reset the dates for this wonderful exhibit!!! We're STILL bringing a WHOLE LOT more hands to your hands-on science museum! Join us this summer for a very special exhibit July 11th-Nov. 15th. Visitors will explore the largest traveling arachnid display in North America as they discover human-arachnid cultural connections through hands-on activities like building robots, conducting science experiments, creating your own arachnid art and more. The exhibit also displays 100 live arachnids – including endangered species like the Tiger…
Find out more »Books and Bugs: not bugs- Arachnids!
Get one FREE ticket to "The Art and Science of Arachnids" just by checking out a spider-themed book at the Tyler Public Library! Bring your book (any book about or featuring arachnids/spiders- fiction or nonfiction) to the DSP to obtain your free admission ticket, and learn all about arachnids in art, science and culture. Get up close to almost 100 live spiders from around the globe!
Find out more »September 2020
2020 DSP “Stay-at-Home” Gala!
While we may not be able to celebrate in our usual fashion this year, the work and mission of the Discovery Science Place go on. And your support remains vital for us to continue providing outstanding educational opportunities for the students and families of East Texas. Without your support, most especially in this very challenging season, we cannot continue to ignite curiosity in young minds through fun, hands-on exploration. Please join us for a "Stay-at-Home" gala celebration!
Find out more »April 2021
8th Annual Tyler Maker Faire
The greatest show (and tell) on earth! Join over 1,200 people at this amazing event for tons of hands-on demonstrations and fun- from high-tech, to old-school building and making. Special 2021 guest- Mario the Maker Magician! ***Ticket sales for Maker Faire 2021 are LIVE!!! DSP members get 1/2 price tickets (be sure to login with your DSP membership), and non-member guests get $2 off each early-bird ticket until March 24th! Buy now and save!***
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