Discovery Center
DISCOVER THE NORTH THROUGH SCIENCE
The all-ages* Discovery Center engages visitors with Alaska and the Arctic through technology, interactive installations, artwork, marine-life tanks and more. Daily facilitated science labs encourage visitors to ask questions, make predictions and conduct experiments.
*Adults age 18 and older must accompany children under age 12.
GRAB YOUR SCIENCE PASSPORT TODAY
Youth ages 6 and older are invited to investigate the Anchorage Museum. Through observation, inquiry, and experimentation, participants use the Science Passport to learn about the museum, document their findings, and gain important science skills.
Once completed, all Science Passport holders will receive a special badge and eligibility for exclusive science workshops and planetarium offerings.
Science Passport are designed for multiple museum visits, with a minimum of 3 visits to receive all stamps. Stop by the museum today and ask any Discovery Center or CoLab staff how to get started.
Got a question about what's in the Discovery Center? Submit it here. We'll share some answers on the Discovery Center monitors.
The Discovery Center is generously supported by:
Copper Point Insurance
Katherine and Gregory Jernstrom
Knobby and Mary Ellen Segelhorst Fund for Children
Rick and Cyndi Fox Foundation
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Water Zone Gets Splashy Refresh
Phase 1 opens this summer with a new bore tide display
This popular space begins an exciting transformation this spring, bringing fresh energy, interactive learning, and a deeper focus on Alaska’s distinct environment.
This is all part of a Discovery Center Water Zone refresh happening this year with support from TOTE, Matson, and other community sponsors. These updates begin with a new bore tide interactive, followed by new areas with interactives focused on river systems, snowpack, and avalanches, which will be installed by the end of the year.
The Discovery Center remains open during each phase, and there is minimal disruption in affected areas while the work is being done.
Image by Kerry Tasker