Hours and admission
Reserve your visit
Open Wed. – Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed Sun. – Tue. & major holidays
Admission is free for all. Online reservations are preferred, but walk-in visitors are welcome.
We will be closed on Wed. June 19 in honor of the Juneteenth holiday.
Know before you go
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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
Learn about tours
Group tours are available for groups of 10 or more. Please allow two weeks’ notice for scheduling.
Schools and educators
Learn about school resources
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
“A Better Way to Go: Toilets and the Future of Sanitation” highlights 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
Stories That Spark Change
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 | 4 – 7 pm PDT
Discovery Center
This special event will feature a compelling conversation between Edgardo and Isabel Muñoz-Colón, Senior Program Officer at the Gates Foundation’s WA State Initiatives. Together, they will delve into the transformative power of storytelling, the importance of representation in media, and the rich cultural heritage that informs Edgardo’s work.
Drag Lotería
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 | 5 – 7 pm PDT
Discovery Center
Drag Lotería is a type of bingo game that is popular in Mexican culture. Instead of calling out numbers, drag queens perform on stage and participants mark off the corresponding character or image on their Lotería cards. This event will include delicious food, exciting prizes, and lots of fun.
