Admission
Under 3: FREE | Children 3-17: $8 | Adults 18+: $7
Open Hours
Exhibit Floor
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Monday – closed
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Tuesday – closed
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Wednesday – 9am – 1pm
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Thursday – 9am – 1pm
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Friday – 9am – 5pm
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Saturday – 9am – 5pm
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Sunday – 9am – 5pm
Marine Life Center
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Monday – closed
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Tuesday – closed
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Wednesday – 9am – 1pm
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Thursday – 9am – 1pm
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Friday – 9am – 5pm
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Saturday – 9am – 1pm, 3 – 5pm
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Sunday – 9am – 5pm
Our animals’ welfare is our top priority, so occasional closures are necessary for maintenance. Please call ahead to confirm Marine Life Center hours.
Holidays (Closed)
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Independence Day
Museum Pricing and Admission
General Admission
Under 3 years old – FREE
Children 3-17 – $8
Adults 18+ – $7
Blue Star Museum
Begins on Armed Forces Day, May 16, 2026 and ends on Labor Day, September 7, 2026.
This nationwide program, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, and the Department of Defense, offers free admission to currently serving U.S. military members (including Reserves, National Guard, Public Health Service, and NOAA Corps) and up to five family members.
Museums For All
As part of the Museums for All initiative, families receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can enjoy discounted admission to the Science Center for $2 per person.
Museums for All is an initiative of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), a federal agency based in Washington, DC that encourages individuals of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum habits.
Members
Members receive unlimited visits to the science center, as well as discounts on programs, and birthday parties!
Where is Discovery Space?
Location
1224 N Atherton St
State College, PA 16803
814.234.0200
Free parking is available on site.