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Science Center in Bridgeport, Connecticut
Discovery Science Center and Planetarium
Former name
Discovery Museum and Planetarium
Established
1958
Location
4450 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, Connecticut
Type
Science Center
Visitors
65,000+ (annual)
Owner
Board of Trustees[1]
Website
http://www.shudiscovery.org/
Executive Director
Erika Eng[1]
Board Chairman
Robert Panza[1]
The Discovery Science Center and Planetarium is a hands-on science center in Bridgeport, Connecticut, that serves as both a tourist destination and an educational resource for area schools. The Discovery Science Center provides dynamic, hands-on STEM experiences designed to resonate with the innate curiosity, learning desire, and spirit of exploration of visitors, encouraging young learners to ask questions, solve problems, and engineer solutions today so they are better prepared to embrace the challenges of tomorrow.
Its mission is to inspire wonder and ignite creativity through the exploration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) through interactive experiences, unique exhibits, and dynamic STEM learning programs. The science center seeks to enhance public understanding of STEM through a variety of resources including education programs, planetarium presentations, the Challenger Learning Center, Science on a Sphere and a variety of permanent and traveling exhibits.
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