Discovery Center
WONDER. EXPLORE. CREATE.Closed until April 6th for our grand re-opening!
Sense-sational!
July 6, 2019 – September 21, 2019
Are you a “super taster”? Can you smell as well as a shark? Play a song, trick your eyes, and more at an exhibit that is sure to delight your senses! Sense-sational is a family friendly exhibit that explores sight, sound, taste, touch and smell. This exhibit has been sponsored by Ocala Electic Utility, Ocala Eye and Signature Brands.
Summer camp 2019 is here!
Campers enjoy 10 weeks of fun, themed summer camps at Discovery Center. Our Summer camps include educational science experiments, art, crafts, outdoor time, weekly pool outings and special Friday field trips!
Science Classes
Registration for our Spring 2019 weekly science classes opens on Monday, December 3.
We have weekly classes for ages 2 – 12 years old that cover a range of topics, from biology to chemistry to robotics!
Plan Your Visit
DISCOVERY CENTER IS CLOSED JUNE 24-JULY 5 FOR EXHIBIT CHANGE OUT.
Please join us Saturday July 6th for normal hours.
Hours
Tuesday – Friday: 9am to 5pm
Saturday: 10am to 3pm
Sunday & Monday: CLOSED
Discovery Center Pricing
Adults (18+): $6.50
Child (3-17): $6.50
Infants (2 and under): FREE
Members: FREE
Location
701 NE Sanchez Ave Ocala, Fl 34470
Camp Hours
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.- 4:30p.m.
Extended Day :
Avaliable 7:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.
Registration Fee $25/camper
Junior/senior camp $115/week (member rate)
Junior/senior camp $130/week
Extended Day $15/week
Who We Are
Ocala’s Local Children’s Museum
The Discovery Center of Ocala strives to provide community members of all ages an interactive educational experience, which stimulates a desire to expand personal knowledge.
Exhibition Space
The Discovery Center hosts four exhibits annually in its 5,000 square foot exhibition hall.
Classes & Camps
The Discovery Center offers many weekly science classes, as well as two amazing summer camps and a spring break camp!