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These spaces provide visitors with a set of hands-on activities and research skill-building exercises to guide them through the process of using scientific tools and conducting scientific inquiry.


DISCOVERY ROOM
DISCOVERY ROOM
LIVING CONSERVATORY
LIVING CONSERVATORY
INVESTIGATE LAB
INVESTIGATE LAB
NATURALIST CENTER
NATURALIST CENTER
VISLAB
VISLAB

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  • Downtown:Tuesday–Sunday, 10am–5pm
  • Prairie Ridge:Tuesday–Saturday, 9am–4pm
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  • Contentnea Creek:Tuesday–Saturday, 10am–4pm

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