Discovery Museum

October is here, which means we’re concocting spooktacular decorations, games and family fun for our annual Halloween Hoopla! Register today for this evening event from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25. (If you miss out, it will surely haunt you…! 👻) childrensdiscoverymuseum.net/262/Halloween-…

Planning a fall getaway? Take your member benefits on the road! Our Museum Family and Grandparent Membership plans include reciprocal admission benefits at more than 500 participating museums and science centers nationwide! childrensdiscoverymuseum.net/35/Memberships

Embrace spooky season this October with our “Mini Monsters” Early Childhood Programs and Kits! We’ll explore STEAM-based, playful activities through a seasonal theme that lets our imaginations run monstrously wild! 👹🤪 Details and registration at childrensdiscoverymuseum.net/226/Early-Chil…

@Imagination Playground was recently featured in In Park Magazine! Read more about our “Big Blue Blocks”—and the many benefits of playing with them! inparkmagazine.com/103imagination…

What a wonderful Day of Play presented by PNC! Here's a look back at some of the fun...more photos to come! 😊

Reminder that the Museum will close early at 4 p.m. today for a private event. We will reopen at 9 a.m. tomorrow (Wednesday, Sept. 25)!

Happy #RedbirdHomecoming!

Our Redbird Pride will be shining bright for the @ISU Homecoming Kickoff and @Uptown Normal tree lighting tonight! 🤩 #RedbirdHomecoming

Today it’s officially FALL! 🍂 And that means Halloween Hoopla is lurking right around the corner 👀… Join us from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 for this annual spooky season celebration. Get your tickets “before it’s too late” (mwahahaha…🧛) childrensdiscoverymuseum.net/262/Halloween-…

Thanks for another fantastic Day of Play presented by PNC! It’s sure been a treat to play with you all! 😉🍪 💙

It’s a beautiful day to PLAY! Join us from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Uptown Normal for our FREE annual Day of Play presented by PNC!

Day of Play presented by PNC is here! Join us in Uptown Normal from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for dozens of free games and activities, plus visits with special guest, Costume Character Cookie Monster from Sesame Street! 🍪 childrensdiscoverymuseum.net/DayofPlay

Check out the awesome autumn offerings in our Museum Store! With spooky and scented backpack clips, bilingual Halloween stories, various seasonal “slimes” and more, you’re sure to “fall” into some fun! 😉🍂

Physics Day returns Thursday, Sept. 19 in the Innovation Station! Join the ISU Physics Club and Dr. Jay Ansher from 1-3 p.m. for interactive demonstrations all about electricity. ⚡💡 Free with Museum admission!

Catch some quality time with the whole family at our upcoming Redbird Football Family Paint Night from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27! No prior painting experience required—with all materials and guided instruction provided, you're guaranteed a win. 😉🏈 childrensdiscoverymuseum.net/271/Family-Pai…

Early Childhood Programs and Kits offer hands-on, STEAM-based playful learning for littles! Join us for an in-person session at the Museum, and/or pick up a DIY program kit to go. Learn more and register here: childrensdiscoverymuseum.net/226/Early-Chil…

Our annual Halloween Hoopla returns Friday, Oct. 25! 🎃🦇🕸️👻🕷️🍬 Advance registration is strongly encouraged for this popular evening event! Details here: childrensdiscoverymuseum.net/262/Halloween-…

Whether you’re a family of sports fans, art aficionados or both, our next Family Paint Night program is sure to score big! Join us for a "Redbird Football" paint night on Friday, Sept. 27—complete with “coaching” and all materials provided! 🏈🐦🎨🖌️ childrensdiscoverymuseum.net/271/Family-Pai…

It’s almost here—the most play-filled day of the year! 🙌 Join us for the aptly named Day of Play presented by PNC on Saturday, Sept. 21 in Uptown Normal, designed to engage kids of all ages in active, outdoor play in the fresh autumn air! 🍂 childrensdiscoverymuseum.net/dayofplay

Due to unforeseen circumstances, this Saturday's bird walk at Hidden Creek Nature Sanctuary has been canceled. However, registration is open for our October-December Nature Explorers family programs! 🍃 For dates and details or to register, visit childrensdiscoverymuseum.net/natureexplorers