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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 admis​ón 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.

Sponsors

4450 Park Avenue

Bridgeport, CT 06604

(203) 416-3521

info@shudiscovery.org

Member  Mondays 10:00am – 5:00pm

Tuesday, Wednesday*, Thursday 10:00am – 6:00pm

Friday through Sunday 10:00am – 5:00pm

*Wednesdays free for Bridgeport residents with ID

Location and Hours

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Sacred Heart University's Discovery Science Center and Planetarium

is an independently-operated non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation.

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