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Ann Marie Walker, Discovery Center Museum

Posted Sep 23, 2019

Discovery Center Museum is a hands-on children's museum with more than 300 interactive exhibits relating math, science and art for children ages birth-12. Exhibits relate to the human body, electricity, sports, math, simple machines and agriculture. There is also a Tot Spot Gallery designed for ages 6 and younger, a live science theater and an award-winning outdoor park. Discovery Center is more than just a museum. It takes it's programs and informal learning outside museum walls to all parts of the community and region.

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