Discovery Station

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Come in and Discover!
101 W. Washington Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Tuesday through Saturday
10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

Activities/Programs

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Upcoming Programs

We have a series of upcoming programs at Discovery Station to keep you busy. Come on in and learn something! 

**Saturday Plus Programs are free with the price of admission into Discovery Station.

APRIL 21st, 2018 @ 11: 00 A.M.

Celebrate Earth Day & The Monarch Life Cycle

Children are invited to participate in our hands-on program about the life cycle of the monarch butterfly. There will be hands-on activities in our STEAM Machine Exhibit to celebrate Earth Day too. Recommended for children 7 and up!

This program is supported in part by the Washington County Arts Council, Inc..

APRIL 28th, 2018 @ 11: 00 A.M.

Explore Science: Pack A Space Telescope

Children are invited to build a simple space telescope modeled after the James Webb Telescope in this hands-on #STEAM program. Participants will employ origami to fold and fit their satellite’s mirrors into the rocket compartment. This program is recommended for children 8 and up and supported by the Washington County Arts Council, Inc..

This program is part of Discovery Station’s participation in the 2018 Explore Science: Earth & Space Science program in collaboration with NISE.

MAY 5TH, 2018 @ 11: 00 A.M.

Explore Science: Stomp Rockets

This hands-on program has children making their own rockets and designing their own payloads before attempting to launch their designs. This program is geared for children ages 7 and up and is supported by the Washington County Arts Council, Inc..

This program is part of Discovery Station’s participation in the 2018 Explore Science: Earth & Space Science program in collaboration with NISE.

MAY 12TH, 2018 @ 11: 00 A.M.

Egg Drop Challenge

Children will be split up into eight groups and given the task to design a contraption using various materials to protect a raw egg from a fall. This activity is great for third through fifth graders.

MAY 12TH, 2018 @ 2:00 P.M.

Explore Science: Hide and Seek Moon

This hands-on program is geared towards children in 1st through 3rd grade. Hide and Seek Moon introduces children to fables about the shadows on the moon’s surface. We will be reading “Moon Rope” by Lois Ehlert and doing a simple activity afterwards.

This program is part of Discovery Station’s participation in the 2018 Explore Science: Earth & Space Science program in collaboration with NISE.

MAY 19TH, 2018 @ 11: 00 A.M.

Explore Science: Magnetic Fields

This hands-on program gets children exploring the Earth’s strong, protective magnetic field. At the end of the program, they will be able to explain how the magnetic fields on Earth are different than those of the Sun. It is recommended for children 7 and up.
 
This program is part of Discovery Station’s participation in the 2018 Explore Science: Earth & Space Science program in collaboration with NISE.

MAY 26th, 2018 @ 11: 00 A.M.

Explore Science: Exoplanet Transits

If your child has ever wondered how astronomers discover new planets, this program would be great for them! We will be leading demonstrations with children on how to track the movements of exoplanets. This program is recommended for children 8 and up.
 
This program is part of Discovery Station’s participation in the 2018 Explore Science: Earth & Space Science program in collaboration with NISE.

June 2, 2018 @ 11: 00 A.M.

Monarch Butterfly Craft Activity

We’ll be leading a hands-on Monarch butterfly craft activity while teaching children about the life cycle and migration of the Monarch butterfly. This program is free with the price of admission into the museum and is supported by the Washington County Arts Council.

June 9, 2018 @ 11: 00 A.M.

Shaving Cream Marbling

Children can create their own masterpieces in this fun art activity that has them mixing up shaving cream and watercolors. All children will be able to make up a print and take it home with them! This program is free with the price of admission into the museum and is supported by the Washington County Arts Council.

June 16, 2018 @ 11: 00 A.M.

Under The Sea Crafts

Children are invited to make Under the Sea crafts at Discovery Station in our STEAM Machine Art room from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.! This activities are free with the price of admission into the museum.

June 23, 2018 @ 2:00 P.M.

Paper Triangle Oreo Challenge

Children are invited to participate in our 3rd Paper Triangle Oreo Challenge. This hands-on activity introduces children to basic engineering skills! This program is free with the price of admission into the museum!

June 30, 2018 @ 2:00 P.M.

Elephant Toothpaste

The wacky scientists at Discovery Station are working on a science experiment where they will be creating the Volcanic Elephant Toothpaste. This fun program is great for kids of all ages!