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Visitor tip
The Dome planetarium movie is worth the small upcharge ($3 extra) and highly recommended by visitors, but schedule it for early in your visit as younger children may lose interest before the end of the 20-30 minute show
Visitor tip
The water exhibits and interactive play areas are excellent for burning energy with toddlers and young children (ages 1-6), making this an ideal stop during road trips between destinations
Visitor tip
Check ahead for rotating special exhibits (like Thomas and Friends) which draw visitors from out-of-state and may have limited time windows - these themed exhibits complement the permanent science galleries
About Danville Science Center
Digital theater & science exhibits. Science museum with seasonal butterfly center, dome-shaped digital theater & educational exhibits.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Science Center
- Highlights
- Curious George exhibit, Wild Asia, Butterfly Station, The Dome planetarium, water exhibits
- Special Features
- Newly remodeled galleries, 3D printing, creativity lab
What visitors say
Danville Science Center was really cool. They have many interactive play areas. Foam cutouts to build tracks and structures, a train station based play area for toddlers, a dinosaur area with foam cutouts to build dinosaurs. The outside…
Awesome Experience 👌 Must visit with Kids. My kids are 11 and 9 years old. They loved it here 😍❤️ Lots to learn about for kids. You must not will the Dome movie show. It's 3PM show we went. Lots of Fun activity's for kids. Creative…
Spending the afternoon here was such a surprise because there is so much packed into this spot. The interactive water station was a total blast, especially since you can actually get hands-on with currents and even feel the force of a…
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Did You Know?
- The Danville Science Center features a dome-shaped digital theater that creates immersive experiences simulating space travel and deep ocean exploration, with daily movie showings included as a paid add-on to admission
- The science center operates a seasonal butterfly center as part of its rotating exhibits program, attracting significant visitor interest with 17 mentions in reviews
- The facility includes an interactive hurricane simulator exhibit that allows visitors to experience and feel the force of hurricane winds firsthand
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