Can you imagine a robot that has the dexterity and precision not only to fold tiny paper airplanes and play the board game Operation, but to also perform complex surgical procedures? Surgery with the da Vinci robot provides patients in gynecology, urology, cardiothoracic and general surgeries with the the potential to heal with significantly less pain; a shorter hospital stay; a quicker return to normal daily activities and the opportunity for better clinical outcomes.

Discovery Place and Midtown OB/GYN will offer a hands-on opportunity to learn about the da Vinci robot, one of the most technologically advanced surgical tools. On May 28 from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., the robot will be in Explore More Life at Discovery Place, the Museum’s one-of-a-kind lab where visitors can... Keep reading.

Discovery Place’s newest Science Buzz station offers visitors an opportunity to further explore the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan; the country’s worst natural disaster in 140 years. The station allows you to study the science behind the quake and the threatening debris left behind in its wake.

You can even explore the earthquake Science Buzz station from home by clicking here http://www.sciencebuzz.org/blog/bursts/earthquake-tsunami-devastate-japan to find out more and leave your comments.

Discovery Place’s mission statement begins with the words “We exist to ignite wonder as a preeminent science center..."

Igniting wonder may seem like an easy goal for a Museum like Discovery Place, but in this day of cell phones, internet and mass stimuli, finding those sparks of wonder is not always easy to achieve.

During the Explore More Stuff “Chemistry“ lab unit, which ran through January of this year, one of the activities involved painting with a sodium acetate solution called crystal ink, which forms crystals when it dries.

During the activity, guests painted crystal ink on a black piece of paper, which was placed under a heat lamp so that the ink could dry, causing a white crystalline image to appear. The crystal ink drying process takes... Keep reading.

Take a fantastic and fun journey with us this summer! Explore ancient civilizations, spend a night in the Museum, trek to an amazing waterfall, and feel the g-forces as a part of Discovery Place’s Summer Camps.

Consider starting the adventure at Discovery Place, where in our Mummies, Tombs and Pharaohs Camp we’ll explore the science behind some of the most fascinating mysteries of the pyramids and the surprisingly advanced science of the Ancient Egyptians. Participate in the preparations of mummification, learn about metallurgy, and create booby traps much like the ones Egyptians designed to protect the Pyramids.

Or maybe pack your bag and experience the first ever overnight Summer Camp in the Museum. In Summer Science Institute - Overnight, you will experience the... Keep reading.

As spring and summer approach, I find myself overjoyed at the thought of this year’s Discovery Place Camp Summer Camps
As a child, I spent as many weeks of the summer in camp as possible – science camp, church camp, Girl Scout camp, day camp, overnight camp – you name it, I did it. And when I wasn’t in camp, I was counting down the days until camp would begin. Camp offered me so many chances to experience the world around me and grow in ways I simply could not do within the comfort of my own home.
Ever curious, I was never satisfied until I had explored all every camp had to offer. This is why I love to coordinate – Summer Camps at Discovery Place. Every time I see a Camper experience something new, express curiosity about science phenomena, or make a... Keep reading.