Discovery Science Place
Discovery Science Place is a children's museum in Tyler, Texas. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
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About this museum
What is Discovery Science Place?
The Discovery Science Place is a children's science museum located in Tyler, in the U.S. state of Texas. The museum is housed in an old car dealership and has been in service to the community since 1993. The museum offers an extensive array of exhibits including:A small mock television news station with working cameras and mini-control board Assorted physics-related exhibits, including a kinetic sculpture. Fish tank with assorted goldfish A large (indoor) man-made cave, with various rock/sediment exhibits built-in and an earthquake simulator. Indoor dinosaur fossil dig pit A scale representation of various public buildings located in and around Tyler, including the Smith county courthouse, Brookshire's Grocery Company, and Southside Bank.
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Museum details
- Name
- Discovery Science Place
- City
- Tyler
- State
- Texas
- IMLS Museum ID
- 8404801631
- Coordinates
- 32.34769, -95.30029
What kind of museum is Discovery Science Place?
Discovery Science Place is classified as a children's museum in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more children's museums →
Where is Discovery Science Place located?
Discovery Science Place is located in Tyler, Texas at approximately 32.34769, -95.30029. See the map above.
Does Discovery Science Place have a website?
Yes — the IMLS record lists http://www.discoveryscienceplace.org. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.