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
Is there a cafeteria or food or can we bring food inside
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The Discovery Center is conveniently located next to Winco and a short walk away from a handful of other food establishments. There are various places to sit and eat throughout the …
The Discovery Center is conveniently located next to Winco and a short walk away from a handful of other food establishments. There are various places to sit and eat throughout the Center, or you can always enjoy a bite outside in the surrounding park area!
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 …
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.
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
It completely depends on if there is a traveling exhibit on the date you attend. Traveling exhibits Jack the price way up! You'll need to go to the dcidaho website and choose the events …
It completely depends on if there is a traveling exhibit on the date you attend. Traveling exhibits Jack the price way up! You'll need to go to the dcidaho website and choose the events calendar. Then check on what exhibits will be in place on the date you travel. Scroll to the bottom of the page for specific info.
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