Museum of Discovery Receives Grant from Ernest and Anna Ritter Family Endowment for “Girls In Stem”
Little Rock, Ark (December 12, 2018) – The Museum of Discovery announced today that it has received a $10,000 grant from the Ernest and Anna Ritter Family Endowment for its “Girls in STEM” program, which seeks to encourage girls to pursue science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education and careers. The Ritter grant will allow […]
Learn MoreMuseum of Discovery Debuts “Tape & Tunnels” Exhibition Made Entirely from Tape
Little Rock, Ark (November 15, 2018) – The Museum of Discovery is debuting a new exhibit on Monday, November 19, that stretches the ability of one of the world’s most utilitarian materials, packing tape, in its latest exhibit “Tape & Tunnels.” “Tape & Tunnels,” sponsored by 3M, is a series of interconnected tunnels and slides […]
Learn MoreTapes and Tunnels Sponsored by 3M opens Nov 19!
November 19-March 24 Consider your Thanksgiving break plans made because that is the week our new exhibit, Tapes and Tunnels sponsored by 3M, opens! You’ll be amazed what can be done with packing tape in this exhibit that stretches the boundaries of one of the most utilitarian materials. Come climb, crawl, scoot, and slide through […]
Learn MoreMuseum of Discovery Announces “Girls in STEM” Robotics Team
Little Rock, Ark (Sept. 20, 2018) – The Museum of Discovery announced today that it has received a grant to host two all-girl robotics teams. The grant from VEX Robotics will allow participants from the museum’s “Girls in STEM” program, which seeks to encourage girls, ages 12-15, to pursue science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) […]
Learn MoreMuseum of Discovery Holds Seventh Annual Tinkerfest
Little Rock, Ark. – The Museum of Discovery will present the seventh annual Tinkerfest, a one-day festival that brings together makers, artists, engineers and crafters from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, September 15. Tinkerfest is a daylong celebration of curiosity and creativity that allows guests of all ages to tinker and learn how things […]
Learn MoreTinkerfest Returns Sept 15!
Museum of Discovery’s seventh annual Tinkerfest is schedule for Saturday, September 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy of making, building and creating with activities such as car take-aparts, water play, boat making, robotics and more! Tinkerfest is included in regular museum admission or free for members. Tickets may be purchased at the door […]
Learn MoreMuseum of Discovery Receives Highest National Recognition
Museum of Discovery Receives Highest National Recognition Awarded Re-Accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums Little Rock, Ark (August 13, 2018) – Museum of Discovery has again achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums, the highest national recognition afforded the nation’s museums. Accreditation signifies excellence to the museum community, to governments, funders, outside agencies, […]
Learn MoreMuseum of Discovery Discounts Admission for SNAP Recipients
“Science for All” program makes museum accessible to more Arkansans Little Rock, Ark (July 10 , 2018) – The Museum of Discovery announced today that it is enacting a “Science for All” program that will allow all participants in the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) to receive a discount on admission when they visit the […]
Learn MoreMuseum of Discovery Prepares for Sixth Year of Girls in STEM Program
Little Rock, Ark (May 30, 2018) – Summer has arrived and with it comes the sixth year of the Girls in STEM program, presented by the Museum of Discovery, Little Rock’s science center. Girls in STEM is a free week-long camp that seeks to encourage girls, ages 12-15, to pursue science, technology, engineering and math […]
Learn MoreThird Annual Messtival Promises Bigger Messes
Purchase tickets at the door or in advance online. The Museum of Discovery is devoting a day to making messes at its third annual “Messtival” event, which will be presented from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 19. At “Messtival,” visitors will be able to play with slime, mud, water, foam and more. Even […]
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