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Blue Star Museums
The Don Harrington Discovery Center and Wildcat Bluff Nature Center are offering FREE ADMISSION for families of veterans and active-duty military personnel through September 4 as part of the Blue Star Museum...
Fast and Furious - Summer Camp Discovery
Figure out how you can become fast and furious as we use force, motion, and energy to our advantage. It’s no competition – you’ll finish first with this camp! Camp Dis...
Storytime at DHDC
Join us every Wednesday at 10:30am for a special storytime featuring our very special trunk of wonders. Storytime will be located in a new and exciting spot each week for your littles to find! Included with ...
Parents' Night Out
Register HERE!For children ages 4-11 Enjoy your night while the kids learn and explore new science topics throughout the night! Participating children will explore exhibits, engage in mind-blowing exper...
Exploration Earth - Summer Camp Discovery
You’ll feel out of this world as an extra-terrestrial being visiting a brand new planet: EARTH! Discover what this blue and green planet is made of and figure out how this weird planet work...
Storytime at DHDC
Join us every Wednesday at 10:30am for a special storytime featuring our very special trunk of wonders. Storytime will be located in a new and exciting spot each week for your littles to find! Included with ...
Eco-Adventure - Summer Camp Discovery
Mushrooms, monkeys, and moss – see how it’s all connected! An eco-adventure from start to finish, explorers will trek through the wilderness to make connections across the food chain. Camp Di...
Storytime at DHDC
Join us every Wednesday at 10:30am for a special storytime featuring our very special trunk of wonders. Storytime will be located in a new and exciting spot each week for your littles to find! Included with ...
Dinos of the Deep - Summer Camp Discovery
Splash into a camp where we have fun with water AND aquatic dinos. Dive deep into ancient marine life: the dinosaurs that called our oceans home! Sign up for just one day or all three for this week! (Camp ...
Girls Who Science
Girls aged 10-18 will learn from women in the STEM industry, conduct interactive experiments, and explore career-focused STEM activities AT NO COST to participants. More About the Program:Medicine, Engineer...
Educational Programs
Field Trips
Interact with science and nature through the exploitation of our exhibits, covering everything from careers in STEM to the wonders of space! Add on one of our many educational programs to take your visit to the next level.
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On-Your-Campus Programs
We bring the wonders of DHDC and Wildcat Buff to your school! Our educators will come right to you with all the supplies and know-how needed to engage your students in exciting and educational programming.
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Virtual Programs
With just a screen, create an entertaining and educational science experience right in your classroom! Offering programs from interactive virtual labs to LIVE shows covering an array of STEM topics.
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Education Events
Events for students of all ages that span from STEM-based engineering competitions to the science behind wild weather!
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Plan Your Next Event With Us
Birthday Parties
Celebrate your birthday by discovering something new! Make it your own - two site locations to choose from, fully customizable to fit your needs!
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Event Rentals
Celebrate with us! -Corporate Family Nights -Holiday Parties -Awards Banquets -The Possibilities are endless!
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Meeting Spaces
Mix your meetings with moments of discovery -Memorable and Unique Experience -Resourceful Amenities -Fun and Engaging Atmosphere
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Give the Gift of Discovery
As a nonprofit organization, the Don Harrington Discovery Center relies on contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations to support our educational program offerings for learners across the High Plains. With your help, the Museum is inspiring the next generation through school field trips, educator training, community outreach, and innovative exhibits. Make a difference for thousands learners of all ages and the community by supporting this important work through a membership or a donation.