REOPENING JUNE 1, 2024
A New Space for more Discovery
Reopening on Saturday, June 1, Space Foundation is thrilled to announce our transformative remodel, renovation and expansion projects are coming to a close. Join us on this special occasion Grand Reopening!
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Space Foundation is dedicated to advancing STEM education and creating a space that fosters innovation. As we begin our second decade of service, the Discovery Center will continue to serve as a hub for students, educators and the broader community to explore and celebrate the wonders of space and science.
DISCOVERY CENTER
Enhancements Include...
Improving our visitors' overall experience
Through updating our facilities, we aim to create a more welcoming and immersive environment for all our guests.
Adding new innovative exhibits & experiences
We are committed to staying at the forefront of technology, creativity and education.
Increasing engagement within the community
By introducing new and exciting experiences, we hope to attract a more diverse and engaged audience and contribute to the enrichment of Colorado Springs.
YOU CAN ALSO EXPECT
State-of-the-art flooring & electrical system improvements
Redesign of the Science On a Sphere® system and Mars Robotics Laboratory
Construction of new cutting-edge labs, like Drone Zone & Boeing Additive Manufacturing
Over 3,000 square feet of additional exhibit space
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY:
To learn how you can support STEM education and the Discovery Center, please email [email protected].
THE DISCOVERY CENTER IS
REOPENING
June 1, 2024
Our team members are thrilled to welcome back visitors and Passport Members to the Discovery Center on June 1 and are excited to introduce our new experiences, like the new Drone Zone and Boeing Additive Manufacturing Space Laboratory, along with updated favorites.
DISCOVER OUR
New Exhibits
In 1969 Neil Armstrong took "one small step for man" during the Apollo 11 mission. More than fifty years later, humanity is headed back to the Moon. NASA's Artemis Program will land...
Science and Engineering is an exploratory, iterative process that allows us to make new discoveries while learning from our mistakes. Thousands of people contribute to...
People have imagined going to the Moon for thousands of years. It was not until 1687 that Isaac Newton discovered the laws of motion and gravity that we began to...
Our five senses are how we experience the world around us. All our senses are affected by microgravity in different ways. Imagine living in a house the size...
Almost everyone around the world uses man-made satellites daily. Since the launch of Sputnik in 1957, humans have sent thousands of satellites into space, all with different purposes.
Coming Soon
Another exhibit to be revealed soon!
Coming Soon
Another exhibit to be revealed soon!
Coming Soon
Another exhibit to be revealed soon!