How long does it take to tour the museum?
Families with children will find that a visit typically spans two to four hours, as young explorers engage with diverse educational activities and immersive, hands-on demonstrations. Adult visitors may spend one to two hours, customizing their experience to focus on areas of individual interest and expanding their understanding of space science and technology.
The Discovery Center is designed as a self-guided museum, empowering learners of all ages to explore exhibits and interactive labs at a pace that encourages curiosity and comprehension. Families with children will find that a visit typically spans two to four hours, as young explorers engage with diverse educational activities and immersive, hands-on demonstrations. Adult visitors may spend one to two hours, customizing their experience to focus on areas of individual interest and expanding their understanding of space science and technology.
Within the Discovery Center, a variety of specialized labs await to awaken curiosity, each providing opportunities for meaningful educational engagement. For example, the Boeing Additive Manufacturing Lab (BAM) offers insights into advanced engineering by giving guests a chance to interact with 3D printing pens and learn key concepts behind additive manufacturing. The Lockheed Martin Robotics Lab allows participants to operate a simulated Mars rover across a Martian landscape modeled after an actual Martian landscape, deepening knowledge of robotics and planetary exploration. In the Drone Zone, students and enthusiasts can examine drone technology and robotics firsthand. At the Northrup Grumman Science Center, "Science on a Sphere" enables visitors to participate in guided tours that illustrate astronomical and planetary phenomena, promoting a greater appreciation of Earth and space sciences.
Throughout the Discovery Center, a dynamic schedule of hands-on activities, rotating workshops, and educational events encourages continual learning. Whether your focus is on engineering, robotics, astronomy, or innovative aerospace technologies, each visit to the Discovery Center supports the pursuit of knowledge and discovery, making learning an engaging and transformative experience.