People ask us all the time, “How many exhibits do you have?” This seems like a relatively easy question, especially for those of us who actually work and play here, but every time this brain teaser pops up, my mind begins to scramble and count, and before too long it becomes one of the most […]
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Discovery Corner: Party on, dude!
In case you haven’t heard the totally tubular news, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are BACK, and the Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum wants in on the slang-driven, neon-green, ninja-hero sensation! The new TMNT movie hits theaters Friday, Aug. 8, and we have decided to keep the party going for you and your family by […]
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Discovery Corner: From Barcelona, with love
Oriol Roche, a foreign exchange student from Spain, came to Santa Maria this summer with a heartfelt purpose. He wanted to make a difference. His love for education lead him to the Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum, where he helped develop a new cultural program called Passport Thursday. Oriol spent time researching and preparing activities, […]
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Discovery Corner: Travel the world at the Discovery Museum!
Princess Jasmine was on to something when she sang, “A whole new world/A dazzling place I never knew.” She seemed instantly struck by the wonderful world around her to which she was utterly unaware, yet entirely eager to dive into head first. If you’re a very lucky child, you’ve traveled to another country before and […]
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Discovery Corner: Summer camps are heating up
Fun, excitement, and hands-on learning experiences are heating up here at the Discovery Museum! As summer quickly approaches, we couldn’t be more thrilled to announce our three super cool summer camps for hot summer days! Crazy Critter Camp is a three-day camp designed for families that want a short but fun camp experience for their […]