Discovery Museum and Planetarium, Science museum and planetarium in Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States.
The Discovery Museum features multiple exhibition halls dedicated to physics, biology, technology, and space exploration through interactive displays and demonstrations.
Founded in 1958 as the Museum of Art, Science, and Industry, the institution expanded its facilities and educational programs throughout six decades of operation.
The museum serves as Connecticut's primary center for space education through its Challenger Learning Center, which integrates hands-on science activities for students.
The facility welcomes 75,000 visitors annually and provides over 80 educational programs designed for school groups, scout troops, and community organizations.
The Henry B. duPont III Planetarium contains a 33-foot dome ceiling equipped with a 4k Digistar System for astronomical presentations.
Location: Connecticut
Inception: 1958
Phone: +2033723521
Website: http://discoverymuseum.org
GPS coordinates: 41.21504,-73.23320
Latest update: March 5, 2025 03:48
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