Group tours
We offer drop-in public tours of the Discovery Center at 2 p.m. and a tour of the special exhibition, A Better Way to Go: Toilets and the Future of Sanitation at 3:30 p.m. every day we are open.
To learn more about our group tour offerings, or if you have a group of 10+ people or need a specific time, reserve a private group tour using the learn more button below.
Accessible tours
The Discovery Center offers a range of accessible tours and programming to make our space more welcoming and inclusive to our visitors.
These tours are led by education staff trained in accessibility strategies, including storytelling, visual descriptions of objects, providing tactile opportunities, and conversation-based approaches. Accessible features can be added to any tour at a visitor’s request.
School workshops
Bring your students for hands-on, interactive learning experiences that will spark conversations about local and global issues and inspire action.
Virtual school workshops
Can’t make it to the Discovery Center in person? We have you covered! All of our school workshops can be modified for a virtual visit.
Upcoming Tours
Signs for Innovation: An ASL Tour
Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 10 – 11 am PST
Discovery Center
The ASL tour will be led by a Discovery Center educator and interpreted in American Sign Language by a certified professional interpreter. Visitors are welcome to ask questions throughout the tour.
Reading on the Go: Live Captioned Tour
Saturday, August 2, 2025 | 10 – 11 am PST
Discovery Center
The live captioned tour will be led by a Discovery Center educator and transcribed in real time by a captioner. Visitors will be able to access the transcription via their own device or borrow one from the front desk.
Special exhibition school workshop
What to do with all the poo?
Educators bring your students to experience our special exhibition, A Better Way to Go in our workshop, What to do with all the poo? Also, check out the lessons and resources available to enhance your visit.