Tips on Constructing with Cardboard
Cardboard construction is one of the most popular activities we do in the Tinkering Studio at the Museum of Discovery, and it can easily be done at home with just a few supplies and a little creativity! Tools and Materials Needed: Scissors At least one cardboard box Box cutter Hot glue gun with glue sticks […]
Learn MoreMuseum of Discovery Offers “At Home Discoveries” For Families
With the need for families to stay home during the threat of COVID-19, Museum of Discovery and its outreach program, The Discovery Network, are offering a series of activities called “At Home Discoveries” that can easily be recreated at home. Earth’s Layers with Clay Solids, Liquids and Gasses (Early Childhood) Exploring Sound by Playing Glasses […]
Learn MoreBaldwin & Shell and Museum of Discovery Hold Cardboard Construction Contest
Tips on constructing with cardboard As Arkansans stay at home to protect themselves and others from COVID-19, Baldwin & Shell Construction Company and Museum of Discovery are giving them something “constructive” to do by co-hosting a cardboard construction contest. Participants can enter their creations into one of two categories, family-constructed or adult-constructed, for a chance […]
Learn MoreMuseum of Discovery Temporarily Closed
To help ensure the safety of our guests and staff from COVID-19, the Museum of Discovery will close at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 14, and remain closed until at least 9 a.m. Monday, March 23. We are committed to following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations for social distancing, and although our […]
Learn MoreSpring Break at Museum of Discovery
Museum of Discovery has planned an exciting and busy spring break that is sure to please everyone! Each day, guests will enjoy a different themed event with fun and engaging hands-on activities! Daily events are covered under regular museum admission or free for museum members. Speaking of members, become a museum member today and you […]
Learn MoreMuseum of Discovery Voted Sixth-Best Children’s Museum in National Poll
Little Rock, Ark. (Feb 28, 2020) – Museum of Discovery was voted sixth-best children’s museum in a USA TODAY “10Best Readers’ Choice Award” poll. The Little Rock-based science center was one of 20 museums across the country nominated and voted on by the public during a four-week period. Nominees were chosen by a panel of […]
Learn MoreName a Roach or Give an Opossum a “Berry Bouquet” for Valentine’s Day!
For Valentine’s this year, give the gift of a roach! That’s right! In honor of someone you love… or perhaps don’t love… name a roach after them that will be fed to Big Momma, our bearded dragon! If you prefer a sweeter gift, you can purchase a “berry bouquet” in your valentine’s honor to be […]
Learn MoreDinosaurs Take over January 18
DINOSAURS ARE TAKING OVER MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY! What better way to celebrate the opening of “Dinosaurs: Fossils Exposed,” the feature exhibit opening Saturday, January 18, than with a dino party complete with prehistoric activities and demos! Dino Day at Museum of Discovery is included in regular museum admission or free for museum members. Tickets can […]
Learn MoreMuseum memberships make the perfect gift!
Experiences are some of the best presents to give during the holidays and what better experience can you give than a Museum of Discovery membership? It is only $85 for a family of five and $10 for each additional member! On top of free admission to Museum of Discovery for one year, members receive free […]
Learn MoreSupport Museum of Discovery on #GivingTuesday
#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving held the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. This year on December 3, consider supporting STEAM education by making a donation to Museum of Discovery. Why Support Museum of Discovery? Opened in 1927, the Museum of Discovery is Arkansas’ oldest museum. Each summer, Museum of Discovery introduces 180 incoming […]
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