1 / 6
Location
Visitor tip
Plan your Marine Life Center visit carefully—it closes at 1pm on Wednesdays and Fridays, and may close unexpectedly for improvements. Visit on other days if the touch pools and sea creatures are a priority.
Visitor tip
This venue is optimally designed for children ages 7 and under with hands-on exhibits. Older kids (11+) may find limited engagement, though The Rivet makerspace next door offers advanced STEM and technical classes for older children.
Visitor tip
Attend special events like DIY with Dad (June), Water Wednesdays (free for members, June-August), or Built for Curiosity pop-ups (July) for enhanced experiences beyond standard admission. Birthday parties here feature engaging demonstrations like dry ice experiments.
About Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania
Children's science museum & learning center with hands-on exhibits & toddler-friendly activities.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Science Center
- Highlights
- 45+ interactive exhibits, Marine Life Center, The Rivet makerspace
- Membership
- Yes — Summer Fun Pass $50 for unlimited summer visits
- Location
- State College, PA
What visitors say
This was a very neat place we took our son over the winter, just to get out of the house. Our son is almost 2 and it was perfect, there was so much to see and do. It's all hands on and very interactive science things to learn from…
We have been to many children's museums and science centers, and this one strikes a nice balance of activities with learning. I'd say most things here are best for those maybe 7 and under, but that can vary. We really liked it. Our 2…
What a great place to bring the kids! This place was very impressive. There were tons of different things for the kids to play with, not to mention learn from. My favorite was the dinosaur bone dig where you dug up assorted bones and…
From 227 Google reviews Read all reviews
Did You Know?
- The Rivet makerspace is a 5,000 square foot community workshop attached to the museum, featuring a pottery studio and technical classes for hands-on learning beyond traditional exhibits
- The museum features 45+ interactive exhibits spanning multiple learning centers including a Marine Life Center with touch pools and live sea creatures like sea stars, hermit crabs, and ocean fish
- Offers a Summer Fun Pass for $50 providing unlimited visits June-August, making it an affordable option for extended summer learning and play
Other Children's Museums in State College
More Family Fun Nearby
Other venues within driving distance:
Own this venue? Stand out from the competition.
Children's Museums listings that are Featured get seen first by thousands of families every month.
- Priority placement in search
- Photo gallery showcase
- Insider tips from visitors
- Highlighted in dedicated featured section