Hours and admission
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Open Wed. – Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed Sun. – Tue. & major U.S. holidays
Admission is free for all. Online reservations are preferred, but walk-in visitors are welcome.
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Check out our frequently asked questions. Please note that all visitors are asked to adhere to our standards of respect.
Accessibility
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The Discovery Center offers a range of accessibility accommodations for visitors of all abilities.
Group tours
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Group tours are available for groups of 10 or more. Please allow two weeks’ notice for scheduling.
Schools and educators
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Explore our school resources and experiences for students.
Exhibition highlights
Designing Motherhood
This exhibition explores the arc of human reproduction through the lens of art and design. While being born is a universal human experience, the designs that shape it are not.
A Better Way to Go
Opening late February 2024 |
A Better Way to Go: Toilets and the Future of Sanitation will highlight new innovations, powerful stories, toilets of the future, art installations, and visions of resilient and sustainable sanitation systems that can move the needle on this critical issue and save lives.
Upcoming events
Designing Motherhood Closing Reception
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 | 4 – 7 pm PST
Discovery Center
Don’t miss this special reception to celebrate the closing of the Designing Motherhood exhibition. Drop by, meet partners, and join a tour. Enjoy live music by Naomi Wachira, food and drinks.
