Discovery Park of America

About Discovery Park of America

Hands-on museum in a heritage park. Science exhibits, an earthquake simulator & an aquarium, plus gardens & a replica early-1900s town. Features a 100,000-square-foot museum combined with a 50-acre heritage park, creating an extensive multi-venue educational complex. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 3,894 visitors.

💬 What Visitors Say

• 💬Plan for a full day visit - reviewers mention spending most of the day and still barely scratching the surface. The venue has 100,000 sq ft of indoor exhibits plus 50 acres of outdoor heritage park, so allocate at least 4-6 hours to experience the diverse collections without feeling rushed.
• 💬The observation tower offers great views of outdoor exhibits and surrounding areas, making it especially valuable on days with bad weather. Consider purchasing the 'pick two' add-on package which includes the tower and a 3D show at reasonable additional cost.
• 💡Families with mobility challenges or young children will appreciate the paved paths throughout most of the venue and accessible ramps to many cabins. However, settlement and grist mill areas have unpaved surfaces, so plan your route accordingly and consider which heritage areas are most important to visit.
• 🕐Visit during summer for the free 'Rhythm on the Rails' concert series (Fridays May 22-July 3) or special events like Astronomy Night and the Cardboard Boat Regatta to enhance your experience at no additional cost beyond admission.
• 💡Start with the eclectic indoor exhibits (arrowhead collection, dinosaur bones, cars, war memorabilia) which offer climate-controlled exploration, then venture outdoors to the 20 giant stainless steel sculptures and heritage park settlement areas to structure your day efficiently.