Letting Off STEAM is an extended activity space for drop-in, hands-on exploration of STEM topics (and art!) for school-aged visitors (1st - 8th grade), which is all anchored around our fantastic exhibitions: King Tut and Tinker the T-rex. Whether its an archaeological dig, creating your own code or making nebula artwork, the Discovery Center is a great informal learning space for your learners to extend on their school experience!

Thursdays from 2-4pm (every 30 minutes)

  • Free for members & with admission // $5 for program only
  • Walk-ins only // first come, first serve basis
  • Limited capacity - only 10 people max in the room at one time
  • Participants must check in at the front desk upon arrival to receive a spot
  • Masks are required

OCTOBER THEMES

Oct. 1st: Hieroglyphics & Coding

Oct. 8th: Space Exploration

Oct. 15th: Egyptian Engineering

Oct. 22nd: Wacky Weather

Oct. 29th: All About Mummies

Plan Your Visit

Want more #STEMatHome?

Is your young scientist inspired and curious to learn more? Check out our DCI at Home resources, where you can find more hands-on STEM activities, tutorials, Q&A’s, YouTube playlists, and more to do from your very living room!

Questions or concerns?

Contact us at education@dcidaho.org or call us at 208-343-9895!

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PROGRAMS & EVENTS

EVENTS AT THE CENTER

We host a variety of events here at the Discovery Center of Idaho: Young Discoverers, Adult Nights, and friendly challenges among members and frequent visitors. No matter the age or activity, we have a lot of fun and are certain we have something on our calendar sure to entertain and create lasting memories.

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MAKE A DONATION

THE SCIENCE OF GIVING

Do you love the Discovery Center? Do you want to support school field trips, in-house produced exhibitions, and STEM education in Idaho? Make a donation!

Your gift impacts every aspect of the Discovery Center. It boosts access for Idaho students, creates STEM educational opportunities, guarantees fresh exhibitions, delivers memorable learning, and inspires future career paths in STEM fields for Idaho’s next generation. Your financial support makes a galactic difference.

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BECOME A MEMBER

JOIN TODAY

Discovery Center membership is a rewarding experience for you and your family. Become a member and attend sneak previews of our new exhibitions, receive discounts on camps and birthday parties, and enjoy the Discovery Center every day of the year.

Join today and become part of our community. Together, we can achieve our mission to inspire lifelong interest and learning in STEM.

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CALL

  • Discovery Center of Idaho
    Main Office
    (208) 343-9895

    • EMAIL

  • General Inquiries:
    webmail@dcidaho.org

    Membership Information:
    membership@dcidaho.org

    • VISIT

  • Discovery Center of Idaho
    131 W. Myrtle Street
    Boise, Idaho 83702

    • HOURS

  • Sun: 12pm - 4:30pm
    Mon: CLOSED
    Tues: 10am - 4:30pm
    Wed: 10am - 4:30pm
    Thurs: 10am - 4:30pm
    Fri: 10am - 4:30pm
    Sat: 10am - 4:30pm
    Closed: New Years, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas

    • ADMISSION

  • Members & Under 2 • Free*
    Youth 2-17 • $12
    Adults 18+ • $18
    Seniors • $17
    Military Personnel • $1 Off
    * Free admission during standard exhibitions & reduced admissions during special exhibitions

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