There is so much to see and do! Keeps the kiddos busy for hours!! Sounds a little pricey until you realize you've been in there for over 3 hours! Cheaper than a movie!
We had an absolute blast. The weather was terrible and when traveling with a 3 year old, just hanging out doesn't cut it. He was able to run and play, and touch EVERYTHING. The volunteers/employees were plentiful. We had an issue with bigger kids who's parents were no where to be seen dominating some of the exhibits and/or not being cautious of littler children. Staff didn't seem concerned (I will step right in there though) but otherwise, it was a great day. I was amazed that some of the exhibits I thought would be too advanced were my son's favorites. Standing inside a giant eyeball or nose anyone?
I loved it here! My 2 year old son spent 3 hours here amused the whole time. I can't make that happen on the very best day, so I was pleasantly surprised. The best part was that it's educational for kids and adults, we had just as much fun as him.
We celebrated our grandson's first birthday at the Discovery Center! We will definitely do that again! The staff was helpful and attentive, the cost of the event was reasonable and it included passes for as long as we could stay! By far, more entertaining and educational than any Chuck E. Cheese party! I Highly recommend a visit to the Discovery Center in Springfield. It is a whole lot of fun.....but, be careful.....you might learn something! :)
Where else can you take your kids and NOT tell them to stop touching everything? Hands on experiences make learning fun and I love this place. Fun place for mom to take a breather!
Thank you for writing a review on Trip Advisor. You actually have written a review for Springfield Conservation Nature Center. I love that place as well. Discovery Center of Springfield does not have any outdoor trails but we do have fantastic hands-on exhibits related to all the sciences.
My husband, son and I all enjoyed this place. I loved that they had a discovery room for smaller children, which allowed for my son to play with exhibits his size. The staff was super friendly and a great help. It was worth the money and we will be back when we are back in Springfield!
Love the high-wire bike ride! There is so much education and fun in this place! I will really miss it when my child won't go anymore! Great day with the family!!!
While most of the exhibits and hands-on experiments are similar to other science centers, the stand-out attraction is the bicycle ride three stories high (and yes, it's thrilling yet perfectly safe)!
Spent three hours there and the kids could have stayed longer. Lots of fun, hands-on exhibits, fun for many ages - my kids are 5 and 7 and they were excited about most of the exhibits, but there were some that were still a little too old for them. we will be back.