Hours & Showtimes
The Discovery Science Center is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday! We are open for members only on Mondays.
Hours
Monday 10:00m – 5:00pm **Members only**
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 10:00am – 6:00pm
Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10:00am – 5:00pm
Discovery will be closed on January 10, 2025 and January 13, 2025.
**Wednesdays Only: Free for Bridgeport residents with ID showing a valid Bridgeport address**
Come see us Wednesdays for free admission, free science demos, and free planetarium shows for all Bridgeport Residents.
Ven a vernos los miércoles para admisón gratis, demostraciones de ciencia gratis, y presentaciones de planetario gratis para todos los residentes de Bridgeport.
Planetarium Show Schedule
12/16-12/22 | 10:30 AM | 11:30 AM | 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
Monday | OneSky | Sun, Our Living Star | Birth of Planet Earth | |
Tuesday | NONE | Big Astronomy | Secret Lives of Stars | |
Wednesday | Birth of Planet Earth | OneSky | We Are Aliens | |
Thursday | Big Astronomy | Secret Lives of Stars | Sun, Our Living Star | |
Friday | Secret Lives of Stars | Birth of Planet Earth | Big Astronomy |
11:00 AM | 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
Saturday | We Are Aliens | Solar System Tour (Live) | OneSky |
Sunday | Skies Tonight (Live) | We Are Aliens | Birth of Planet Earth |
To learn more about these shows, click here.
*Shows indicated as (Live) feature a live presenter. All other shows are pre-recorded. All shows are 25-30 minutes long and are appropriate for all ages.
*All visitors must check in at the front desk to reserve a seat. A maximum of 65 seats will be available per show on a first come, first serve basis.
*Late entry will not be permitted. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled showtime. Guests must show their receipt or membership card for entry.
**Presentation schedule subject to change. For the most up-to-date schedule,
please call us at (203) 416-3564.
Discovery is closed for the following holidays:
Thursday, November 28, 2024 (Thanksgiving Day)
Tuesday, December 24, 2024 (Christmas Eve)
Wednesday, December 25, 2024 (Christmas Day)
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 (New Year's Day)
Discovery will be OPEN on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 from 10am-2pm.