Hours of Operation

Tuesday - Saturday
10:00am - 4:00pm

Sunday
2:00pm - 5:00pm (December through March)

Closed: Mondays, Sundays (April through November), New Year's Day and day before, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving and day after, Christmas and day before and after.

Inclement Weather Policy: For the safety of our visitors and all-volunteer staff, Discovery Station will be closed on any days that all Washington County Schools are closed due to ice, snow, or other conditions that may pose a hazard for vehicular travel and pedestrian access to the museum. School closings are announced on local broadcast media, or visit http://www.wcboe.k12.md.us/content/main_delays.cfm for a more complete list of notification outlets.

Occasionally, Discovery Station holds special events during which
the museum is closed to the public. At times, the museum may be temporarily closed to visitors during scheduled changes of large exhibits. Please call 301-790-0076 or toll free 877-790-0076 to confirm current operating hours.


Admission

Individuals
Children under the age of 4 • Complimentary

Ages 4-17 • $6.00

Adults • $7.00

Seniors (55 and over) and Military • $5.00

Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card accepted

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Membership
Annual membership is $50.00 (Washington County residents) or $60.00 (non-residents) with a $10.00 annual charge for each additional family member residing in the same household. Grandparent memberships, available at the same fees, may include grandchildren with different residency.

Membership benefits include full-year admission to Discovery Station, 10% off Treasure Gift Shoppe purchases, complimentary Saturday Plus presentations, and admission to 260 participating museums beyond a 90 mile radius of Hagerstown in the U.S., Canada and other countries. Valid membership card must be presented for admissions and discounts. Card is nontransferable. Grandparent membership cards and gift cards are available.

Click Here for Membership Application or Contact us to have a Membership Application faxed, e-mailed or sent to you.

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Group Tours (minimum 10)
Student/Youth Group members 17 and under (each) • $3.00
Teacher/Group leader, no charge.
Chaperones with group (each) • $5.00
Adult Group members (each) • $5.00

Advance reservation required to qualify for group rates.
Group tour admission by advance, written reservation only.


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Contact us to have a Field Trip/Group Tour Reservation Form faxed, e-mailed or sent to you or your organization.

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Length of Visit
It is suggested that visitors allow 90 minutes minimum. Time of visit varies depending upon visitor interests, interactive participation, programs, and film viewing. The Explorer Cafe may be used for brown-bag lunches during your visit. Visitors may leave and return to Discovery Station the same day on one admission.

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Corporate Memberships
 
Corporate memberships are available from $200 annually for 25 or fewer employees to a maximum of $5,000 annually for 2,000 or more employees. A corporate membership offers many business and employee benefits, including admission and gift shop discounts, “Discovery Dollars,” free admission coupons for employee recognition, 10% reduction for facility use for business meetings and events, and more.
 
Contact us for more information on how your business can encourage science literacy and provide employee benefits as a corporate member of Discovery Station intergenerational museum.