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| Jake generating electricity to power the skeleton cycle |
With hands on experiments and displays throughout the building, children (and adults) of all ages will be entertained as they learn. Last Saturday, my wife and I took our 8 year old grandson to the center. It was our 2nd trip there but Jake had been there multiple times. He loves the Discovery Center and goes as often as he can convince someone to take him. We tried to keep up as he dashed from exhibit to exhibit.
We tried to get his favorite exhibit identified but he said they were all favorites. He kept us busy for almost three hours of non-stop learning.
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| Jake watching vibrations from sound waves |
The Discovery Center of Idaho's stated mission is to inspire lifelong interest and learning in science, technology, engineering and math. We can attest to the success of that mission in one grandson and apparently in many others as judged by watching the action last Saturday. There are a large number of exhibits so relatively large crowds can be accommodated without anyone having to wait very long to gain access to an exhibit.
The Discovery Center of Idaho is located near downtown Boise and is close to several other museums,the zoo, and Julia Davis park. General admission is $6.50, children 3-17 is $4.00, and seniors is $5.50. The center has joined with a number of other Boise museums to offer special admission packages. Visit seven museums for the low price of $19.00, and get discounts at gift shops at four more museums.
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| Jake blowing on a soap bubble film |
Discovery Center of Idaho, 131 Myrtle St, Boise, ID 83702, 208-343-9895, http://scidaho.org/index.php.
The Discovery Center has cooperative programs with many organizations that include many outreach programs as well as classes and special programs for schools. Make this a stop on your Idaho vacation. Your children and grandchildren will thank you.
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