Remembering June Getrear
IN MEMORIUM
It is with great regret and sadness that The Museum learned of the recent death of June Getrear. June was a long-standing friend of The Museum, and she served for many years in the1970’s as a Museum …
The Science of Superpowers
It feels like superheroes are everywhere nowadays: in our comics, in our cartoons, on television shows, in books, and in movies. I love superheroes; I find them fun and fascinating. One of my favorite things to do when …
Interesting Sharks
When you hear the word shark, what type of shark immediately comes to mind? In most cases, people probably think about Great Whites, Tiger sharks, maybe even the Whale shark or the Bull shark. These sharks are great, …
Sandcastle STEAM
Imagine being on a beach, feeling the grit of sand between your toes and under your fingernails, as you fill a plastic bucket, warmed by the sun, with damp sand from where the foaming waves lap the shoreline. …
The Case for Discovery
At the Discovery Museum, we’ve heard it all:“Are you the one in New Jersey?”
“Oh, I thought you were in California.”
“You mean I didn’t call Texas?”
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New exhibit, “The Fragile Bee,” has folks buzzing about the Bridgeport-based Discovery Museum
The Discovery Museum announced that it is featuring a new art exhibit, “The Fragile Bee,” that will run through September 16.The exhibit is composed of photographs and prints by artist …
New Partnership for Discovery Museum and Norwalk Public Library
The Norwalk Public Library and the Discovery Museum of Bridgeport today announced a new collaboration to enhance science awareness at the Library during the summer for children in grades 2 and above based on interactive science activities utilizing themes arising …
Faces from the Southern Ocean by JJ L’Heureux
Artist and naturalist J.J. L’Heureux has traveled to Antarctica seventeen times since 2000, documenting the landscape, the creatures that live there, and attempts at human habitation. She recently returned home to open several exhibitions at museums and galleries across the …
Discovery Staff Member Attends Launch of Cargo Resupply to ISS
Photographing the OA-8 Commercial Resupply Mission to the International Space Station: By Elliot Severn Last week, I had the exciting opportunity to witness and photograph the launch of Orbital ATK’s eighth commercial resupply mission to the International Space Station. After the retirement …
Discovery’s Solar System Walk
At Discovery, we specialize in hands-on STEM fun. We want to make certain that STEM topics are relevant and accessible for our audience. Here is one story of how we bought a unique understanding about our solar system to a …
2017 Summer Programs: Week 8
Our final week of Summer STEM Programs was all about experimentation and getting messy. While some children made slime and ooblek, other groups made rockets, hot air balloons, and even candies and chocolates. We ended the week with a memorable …
2017 Summer Programs: Week 7
Week 7 of Summer STEM Programs found our young learners experiencing the world of astronauts, mad scientists, and magicians. Our Kosmic Kids learned about our solar system, taking advantage of our planetarium and Science on a Sphere. The mad scientists …
2017 Summer Programs: Week 6
Robotics, roller coasters, and flight! Our youngest Summer STEM Program participants soared as they learned about flying, from birds to kites, airplanes, and space shuttles. Several programs focused on the field of robots, exploring electricity, circuits, and coding. Students entering …
2017 Summer Programs: Week 5
STEM Summer Programs participants learned all about pirates and boats, life under the sea, kitchen chemistry, and space exploration. From the ocean floor to outer space, this week's programs were extreme! Participants built and launched their own rockets, viewed the …
DIY Science Lab: Science & Wizardry Potions
This special edition of Discovery Museum's DIY Science Lab offers a sneak peek at Discovery's School of Science & Wizardry, an exciting up coming special event taking place on Sunday, July 30th. Join Sarah, Michelle, and two guest scientists …
2017 Summer Programs: Week 4
STEM Summer Programs covered a wide range of topics this week from tiny bugs to massive dinosaurs, our Superhero scientists explored, asked questions, and made all kinds of amazing things to put their ideas to the test! From fossils …
2017 Summer Programs: Week 3
STEM Summer Programs were spectacular this week! Our young scientists and engineers explored the exciting world of maker, learned about habitats and animals courtesy of our friends at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, made instruments, learned the science of photography, and even …
2017 Summer Programs: Week 2
STEM Summer Programs at Discovery are in full swing now with five sessions each week! This week we had kids exploring space, the ocean, dinosaurs, and making movies, speakers, 3D printed objects. A T-Rex even stopped in for …
2017 Summer Programs: Week 1
We kicked off the year with two sessions for our youngest learners who built volcanoes, earthquake tested buildings, learned about recycling, and also learned about animals, their habitats, and how they move. We swing into FULL SESSION in Week 2 with …
New in the Art Mezzanine: Harold Davis
Discovery is excited to welcome the artwork of Harold Davis to our Art Mezzanine, where visitors can view, enjoy, and purchase his paintings and mixed media work. Davis is a member of the Easton Arts Council, his artwork can …
DIY Science Lab #4: Lava Lamps
Welcome back to the Discovery Museum's DIY Science Lab, where we are back with a new experiment that YOU can try at home. In this video see how to make your own lava lamp using materials you can find around …
FCCF Grant Helps Discovery Launch STEM Program for Girls
Discovery Museum recently received a $25,000 grant from Fairfield County’s Community Foundation to support Mighty STEM Girls, a free afterschool program dedicated to inspiring and empowering girls through STEM learning. The Museum offers weekly hour-long lessons that begin with information about …
Space Day 2017: Out-of-This-World Fun
On April 1, 2017 over 1,800 local kids and families joined us for a wonderful day of space exploration at Discovery Museum. From 10am to 4pm, the Museum offered a dizzying array of special activities from astronaut pictures to …