Discovery Center Info
The Discovery Center of Idaho is Idaho’s only hands-on science center.
Founded in 1988 by the members of Junior League of Boise
Discovery Center of Idaho is a 501(c)(3) private, non-profit organization
Offering a unique, interactive educational experience, sparking interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
Museums for All
The Discovery Center of Idaho is proud to be a Museums for All participant, a signature access program of the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to encourage families of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum habits.
Established in 2019.
Offers subsidized admission rates, at $3 per person, for individuals in possession of a SNAP EBT card.
The program has a goal of making STEM education and experiences accessible for all families.
Exhibitions
THE FANS STRIKE BACK EXHIBITION – NOW OPEN
The Fans Strike Back Exhibition – The Largest Star Wars Fan-Made Exhibition
The Fans Strike Back Exhibition is a unique experience for the whole family with exceptional staging of the most popular Star Wars sets, a stunning depiction of a spaceship battle, a special selection of mythical weapons, helmets, film masks signed by actors, and even iconic creatures from the legendary saga. Visitors will immerse themselves in a galaxy far, far away through photos, posters, famous costumes, life-size figurines, models, light sabers, blasters and more–all official objects bought by Star Wars fans.
The Fans Strike Back Exhibition will open March 6th, 2023 and run through Fall of 2023.
**IMPORTANT LEGAL DISCLAIMER TO BE USED IN ALL PRESS MATERIALS:**
The Fans Strike Back Exhibition is in no way linked to Disney Enterprises, INC., Lucasfilm Ltd. LLC, Lucas Licensing Ltd.; Lucas Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC or The Lego Group TM or Hasbro or any of their trademarks and/or businesses. All images used are reproductions of private works belonging to the exhibition.
TINKER THE T-REX
Chevron has partnered with the Discovery Center of Idaho to bring a brand new, long-term Tyrannosaurus rex exhibition to Idaho – now open!
Sponsored by Chevron
1,000 square-foot exhibition featuring a casting of the most complete juvenile T. rex, four hands-on exhibits and a collection of genuine fossils.
The hands-on exhibits were built by the Discovery Center of Idaho Exhibits team in our Micron Innovation Lab within the Center.
