SUE: The T. rex Experience

Opening May 27th, 2022

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Discovery Center is Closed May 16th – 26th

The Discovery Center of Idaho is closed while we install SUE: The T. rex Experience, opening May 27th. Members can register for SUE: The T. rex Experience beginning May 18th and May 20th for the general public. Thank you for your patience.

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The Discovery Center has something new and exciting for our visitors to experience year-round. From world-class exhibitions, virtual and in-person programs with community experts, to hands-on exhibitions built right in our Micron Innovation Lab.

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Summer travel plans? 🌞 Discovery Center of Idah

Summer travel plans? 🌞 Discovery Center of Idaho members get travel benefits that are sure to make a splash this summer!

🌎 Free or reduced admission to 300+ science centers & museums across the world through ASTC @sciencecenters

🎫 Early bird tickets to special exhibitions at the Discovery Center of Idaho like SUE: The T. rex Experience

🔍 STEM Store & Camp discounts

Swipe 👉 to see our different membership levels. Cross becoming a member at the Discovery Center off your summer bucket list. Join today! Link in bio.

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SUE the T. rex is the most complete, best-preserve

SUE the T. rex is the most complete, best-preserved Tyrannosaurus rex ever found. ⚒

Beginning May 27th, you can explore SUE’s world like never before 😱 with cutting-edge scientific updates, large reconstructions of predator and prey and an immersive multimedia experience.

Visitors to SUE’s new digs will learn more about the life of this now-famous fossil, and how scientists continue to learn from this impressive specimen today. 🔍

Presented in both English & Spanish, this full-sensory experience will allow visitors to explore the world of SUE through sight, sound, smell and touch. 🦖

Tag a friend 👫 and help us spread the word about this terrific exhibition opening in just over 2 weeks! Want to learn more? Visit the link in our bio.

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WOW! 😱 With your help, we beat our goal and rai

WOW! 😱 With your help, we beat our goal and raised over $10K for the "reimagined" Discovery Center of Idaho! 👏

Thanks to the support of our STEM-azing community and our friends, Susan & Terry Copple, our team at the Discovery Center sends a huge THANK YOU to all those who donated through @idahogives this year. 💚 Your support will help us inspire and engage students in #STEM for the next 30 years.

If you haven't heard - we're planning some BIG changes in the near future. 🏢🌱 To learn more or donate to the Capital Campaign for our new building, visit the link in our bio.

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We're open through Monday, May 9th! 💐 Surprise

We're open through Monday, May 9th! 💐 Surprise your mom this Mother's Day with a trip to the Discovery Center where you can treat her to the wonders of #STEM.

We've put a bunch of our favorite hands-on exhibits from our 30th Anniversary Collection and BRICKS! back on the floor. It's time to come and play! 🔍

Just a friendly reminder that we will be closed Tues - Fri for the first half of May. Swipe 👉 to learn about our limited May open dates.

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Last Day of Idaho Gives! 🧡 #IdahoGives to the f

Last Day of Idaho Gives! 🧡 #IdahoGives to the future leaders of #STEM! With just $25, YOU can help the Discovery Center of Idaho inspire the innovators of tomorrow.

Today, the Discovery Center serves more than 115,000 visitors annually 😱 with immersive, hands-on exhibits, educational programming, camps, classes and special events. When complete, our reimagined building will be poised to welcome 150,000 visitors each year!

That means that YOU can helps us inspire 150,000 visitors annually to explore the wonders of #STEM. 🧑‍🔬 If you've ever felt inspired at the Discovery Center, please consider donating on the last day of @idahogives this year. Link in Bio.

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May the Fourth Be With You! 💫 #STEM can inspire

May the Fourth Be With You! 💫 #STEM can inspire you in many forms, even through film. A favorite character in the classic film Star Wars is R2-D2. Did you know @nasa has its own kind of "R2"? That's right - Robonaut 2 working alongside astronauts, doing tasks that are dangerous for humans on board the International Space Station.

Has the Discovery Center inspired you to explore STEM further - online, in class or in your career? 🧑‍🔬 We hope to inspire generations of STEM leaders by expanding our building to accomodate our growing community for the next 30+ years.

Join the force this @idahogives and become a part of our future when you donate to our nonprofit between May 2-5. Link in Bio. 🧡

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Idaho Gives is here! 💚 Please show your support

Idaho Gives is here! 💚 Please show your support during this annual celebration of giving by donating any amount and helping us build inspiration for the future of the Discover Center of Idaho. 🏛

We are excited to announce the kickoff of our Capital Campaign to completely renovate and expand the Discovery Center which will allow us to meet the growing and changing needs of our community for the next 30+ years. Visit the link in our bio to learn more about our future plans.

Give to the Discovery Center through @idahogives between May 2-5 and help us build the future. 🤲 Link in Bio.

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🗣 IMPORTANT UPDATES! 🗣 The Discovery Center

🗣 IMPORTANT UPDATES! 🗣

The Discovery Center of Idaho Team has been working hard these past few weeks preparing for SUE: The T. rex Experience and we have a few important updates for you:

⚠️ During the month of May, we will have vary limited availability and will only be open for a few days a week. Swipe 👉 for the dates we will be open and closed.

🦋 Exquisite Creatures has been officially packed up and shipped off.

🥳 Gallery 2 is NOW OPEN! Come play with our Paper Airplane Launcher, KEVA Planks, the Bernoulli Blower and more!

🦖 SUE: The T. rex Experience is opening in just a few weeks! May 27th to be exact. Link in bio.

Please DM if you have any questions or email webmail@dcidaho.org.

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