Discovery Center

The Discovery Center sparks the entire family's imagination. Stimulating programs, hands-on experiences, and a multitude of interactive resources highlight the natural and cultural history of North Florida. Drop by on every visit, you'll always find something new to discover!

Visual excitement abounds! You'll travel through Florida's wilderness and explore its past as you wander about the Discovery Center. Enter the magical world of microscopes and unveil life's tiniest plants and animals. Use a stereoscope to examine 19th century people and places.

See, touch, investigate, solve . . . The center's library, discovery kits, exhibits, and caring volunteers help visitors to learn while having fun. And ideas for school projects are a cinch when youngsters use the Discovery Center's many resources!

Wet lab exploratorium . . . Become an environmental scientist, and discover what lives in an aquarium, vivarium, and terrarium. Touch some of the creatures if you dare!

Unlock the mysteries of nature and delve into the past. Crawl through a replica of a 12-foot oak tree. See yourself in the clothes of a bygone era. Let your child set the pace as you explore together!