Boise Science Center

Discovery Center of Idaho    

4.5/5
(171) · Museum in Boise, United States
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As Idaho’s only hands-on science center, the Discovery Center takes great pride and responsibility in paving the way for interactive science, technology, …

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Aug 29, 2024
Very nice "bait n' switch" by the Discovery of Idaho Center. The Mummies of the World exhibit had a couple nice Egyptian mummies, but then it quickly degraded into showcasing dead animals found in bu…Full review by N L
Jun 20, 2024
I went to the Discovery Center several years ago with my 6 year old Granddaughter. There were so many wonderful hands on displays and experiments. I decided to take my husband ( who is a science ne…Full review by tobia482
Aug 27, 2023
Honestly There’s nothing to do a lot of it is large posters with long parapgaphs padding out everything between the two large other exhibits and most of what you can do it stare at them. So a lot of …Full review by Chloe M
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Is there a cafeteria or food or can we bring food inside
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I don't remember. Sorry.
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Will 3 year olds enjoy it
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They do have a section dedicated to little kids, but my experience is that 3 is a little young to really appreciate it. If you just have the 3 y.o. to entertain, I'd suggest the zoo or the …
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They do have a section dedicated to little kids, but my experience is that 3 is a little young to really appreciate it. If you just have the 3 y.o. to entertain, I'd suggest the zoo or the aquarium instead. But if you're determined to go to the Discovery Center you will find things to do. We were just a little disappointed at how many things my kids couldn't do at 3 and 4. We spent a lot less time there than we expected that first visit.
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Will 10 and 12 yr olds like it
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I think all ages like it. We had a 6 yo and 2 60 yo's. We all enjoyed it. The topic changes frequently, it was Leonardo Da Vinci 's machines and drawings when we attended
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what is the entrance fee?
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$9, $8 military, Kids 2 or under free; there are also a host of coupons and discounts. Call ahead- there's a school/teacher discount, a homeschool discount, and a group discount if …
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$9, $8 military, Kids 2 or under free; there are also a host of coupons and discounts. Call ahead- there's a school/teacher discount, a homeschool discount, and a group discount if you bring in a group.
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