The Discovery Center of Idaho
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member cachegame
N 43° 36.502 W 116° 11.919
11T E 564668 N 4828688
A cool place to teach kids and adults about how things work.
Waymark Code: WMWMP
Location: Idaho, United States
Date Posted: 10/28/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member TerryDad2
Views: 48

Have you ever wondered why you see colors in soap bubbles? Your answer waits at this educational center, a science museum that features interactive and hands-on displays.

Visitors check out the House of Science to see how machines and devices work, and what scientific principles take effect. There are more than 40 different exhibits, in addition to traveling exhibits featured.

General admission is $6 for adults; $5 for those over 60; and only $3.50 for ages 3 through 12.
Website: [Web Link]

Physical Address:
131 Myrtle Street
Boise, ID USA
83702


Phone #: (208) 343-9895

Parking Coordinates: N 43° 36.502 W 116° 11.919

Hours of Operation:
Winter Hours: (September 1 - May 30th) Monday Closed Tuesday - Friday 9AM to 5PM Saturday 10AM to 5PM Sunday Noon to 5PM Summer Hours: (May 31 - August 31) Monday - Friday 9AM to 5PM Saturday 10AM to 5PM Sunday Noon to 5PM


Focus of Museum: Science/Education

Directions: Not listed

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