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Discovery Center of Idaho

Robots Invade!
They’re mechanical. They’re electrical. They’re nothing like history thought they would be! Today, robots are everywhere around us in science, medicine, even entertainment. So grab a friend and gear up for fun – you’ll discover how modern Science Meets Science Fiction in this hands-on introduction to these oh-so-amazing mechanical marvels. Get Wired! at DCI’s new exhibit, Robots, Rovers & Puppets.

And that's not all! DCI’s dental exhibit, read stories about teeth, sit in an “antique” dental chair, use an oversized brush to clean your favorite dino’s teeth. See real x-ray’s of teeth from children just your age! Then have some fun with 2D and 3D tooth puzzles.
Visit Discovery Market, where little ones are encouraged to explore, imagine and discover through cooperative play learning valuable life skills, for 5 and under.

Friday's - 10:30am Young Discoverer's, experience the world of science through art, activities and storytime, for 5 and under.

Operating Hours

Winter Hours: (September 1 - May 30th)
Monday Closed
Tuesday - Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday Noon to 5 p.m.

Summer Hours: (May 31 - August 31)
Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday Noon to 5 p.m.

Entrance Fee

General (ages 13 - 59) $6.00
Children (ages 3 - 12) $3.50
Seniors (ages 60+) $5.00
Members and Children under 2 no charge

Directions

131 Myrtle Street Boise, ID 83702

The Discovery Center is located on Myrtle Street between Third and Broadway Avenues on the north side of Julia Davis Park.
From I-84 East Bound: Take the Connector (I- 184)to downtown. At the end of I-184 the roadway becomes Myrtle Street. Proceed straight (due East) for approximately 1 mile. The Discovery Center is located on the right side of Myrtle Street just after the Third Street entrance to Julia Davis Park and ZooBoise.

From I-84 West Bound: Take the Vista Street exit, make a right turn, north bound to downtown Boise. (Vista Street turns into Capitol Blvd.) Proceed north on Capitol Blvd. to Myrtle Street and make a right onto Myrtle (one way street going East). The Discovery Center is located on the right side of Myrtle Street just after the Third Street entrance to Julia Davis Park and ZooBoise.