1937 N. Winery, Fresno, CA 93703 Hours Of Operation: M - F: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat: 10a.m. - 4.p.m.

The Discovery Center offers an outdoor environment for your children to enjoy!

Mission Statement
An educational science center offering children an outdoor hands-on learning experience to stimulate passion, curiosity and wonder for the environment and physical sciences.

The Discovery Center Teaches the Sciences to Children
We deliver science successfully to hundreds of children each year in a variety of ways, including field trips, camps, outreach, birthday parties, and more.

Rule Number 1 is "Touch, touch, touch!"
Our science center is very unique, as we encourage children to use all their senses in learning new science concepts. The Discovery Center brings classroom lessons to life, making science fun through hands-on activities that get kids excited about learning.

Everything We Do is Focused on Making Science Fun
We believe that science should be an engaging subject for children, offering magic, exploration, and excitement. When taught correctly, it's fun. Children can see it, they can build it, they can hear it, and they can even taste it.

At The Discovery Center, imaginations are free to run wild, as are your children. Whether they are digging in our Dino Dig Site, learning about space in our StarLab, or fishing for creatures in our Walden Pond, your children will find something exciting at The Discovery Center.

The Discovery Center Offers an Urban Wildlife Park Right in the Heart of Fresno
The Center functions as an outdoor educational and recreational sanctuary for children who want to experience the natural world in a safe environment. We have a pond, native plants, areas to dig, and many other things to explore. Come take a tour of our site's many exhibits, including the Deutsch Cactus Garden and the Gemini Space Capsule, or sign-up for one of our many classes, from Animal Mania to Earthquakes and Volcanoes.

Upcoming Events:

Think about your kids during the summer? Are those long summer days spent in front of the T.V.? Get your kids outside to explore nature at The Discovery Center's Summer Science Camp 2009! We've got 2 new camps: Egyptian Secrets and Myths & Monsters. Click here to download registration forms.

Are your kids ready for summer vacation? Summer's not quite here, and things are winding down at school. Don't worry - Your kids don't have to spend their weekends being bored! Saturday Science this June is all about having "Fun in the Sun." Every Saturday this month, your kids will participate in a different summer activity.

If you're looking for something interesting, yet educational for them to get excited about, you're in luck! Every Saturday this July, your kids can explore the sun and stars without ever leaving the Valley. This month is focused on our Starlab Planetarium. Join us for 4, fun-filled Starlab presentations on Saturdays in July.

Do your toddlers have an outlet for all their creative energy? It's never too early for them to start exploring their creative side! Nature Kids for July is all about "Getting Creative." Your toddlers have the chance to make some fun, beautiful artwork with us every week this month.

Come join The Discovery Center as we welcome local astronomers and star gazing enthusiasts to our grounds. Every "clear" Friday night the Discovery Center will host a "Star Party" on the lush grounds of the Adobe Picnic area. Everyone is welcome to attend this amazing event. Bring your telescopes, star charts, and blankets to enjoy a fun-filled evening beneath the night sky.