Educational Fun
Discovery Space and The Rivet
(1224 North Atherton Street, State College)
Just about every single thing inside the Discovery Space science center is meant to be touched, which makes it a fun, stress-free place for kids to be exposed to a wide variety of scientific concepts—from meteorology to biology to chemistry to physics to marine life.
The space is designed for kids 12 and under. Some of the most popular exhibits include the green-screen weather forecasting station, the tornado simulator, and aquarium tanks which are home to active crabs, funny-looking shrimp, colorful coral, and more. Coming soon, a large model railroad exhibit from Centre Model Railroaders is sure to be a big hit. In addition, two large classrooms house drop-in maker activities that change from week to week.
The center offers summer camps for elementary-age kids, focusing on topics…
