I do recommend that you bring a snack or two as this place burns some energy. Sage obviously has an electric personality! There is also a mini golf course that was not open on the day I visited in February, but would definitely be worth a look in the future when the 2 kids have a little more patience. The high wire bicycle costs a little extra, takes some bravery and will be saved for another day for my grandkids. Older children may be more interested in the high wire bicycle, weather, mechanical and engineering stations throughout the building. Sage always has fun with the magnetic car racing and Olivia did not want to leave the water table. They were less interested in the space and chromosome exhibits, though we learned fun facts about planets and the Star Chamber was a hit as well. My grandkids are hands on building types, so the water table, giant Legos®, and bridge building area were their favorites. Some exhibits require staff to be present, like the giant hamster wheel that generates electricity to power a Jacob ’s ladder electrical arc, and the Tesla experiment. The staff is friendly, helpful and takes an active role in showing off the various experiments, helping children’s excitement about science grow. But for the price: adults $12 and children $8 with discounts for seniors and veterans, I believe it’s worth it. This new to me Dinosaur exhibit was pretty cool.ĭiscovery Center is relatively small for a children’s science museum in comparison to Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry or other large city museums. This is a great place to take a break from the more open areas, especially with younger children who keep their parents hopping. Minecraft® is an exhibit that has taken over the 5 year old and under room and involves building structures with sturdy blocks and other activities in an enclosed space. I had to pull them away from the Minecraft® room to meet my granddaughter’s other grandparents to ensure she got home on time. In February, I spent two hours with both grandkids building bridges, hanging out with dinosaurs, and exploring 3 floors of activities. and for a reasonable fee, your kiddos can enjoy hours of hands on electrical, engineering, natural science stations and that’s just the beginning. Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10 a.m. Looking for a fun and educational weekend hangout? Look no further than Discovery Center in downtown Springfield MO ( ).
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