The Kirby Science Discovery Center is dedicated to providing residents and visitors of all ages with the premiere regional opportunity to experience science. We seek to stimulate lifelong wonderment, curiosity and learning through interactive exhibits, programs and films that will be both educational and entertaining. Fly the space shuttle, dig up a dinosaur and touch a tornado. Three floors of exciting, hands-on adventures await you at the Kirby Science Discovery Center. The Kirby Science Discovery Center features more than 80 interactive exhibits for all ages plus live demonstrations.
Visitors can explore seven different exhibit themes throughout the center.
In the Air and Space area, visitors can step into a gondola and launch a working model of a hot air balloon, fly a space shuttle simulator, pilot a model plane in a wind tunnel, step into a space suit and learn about gravity and orbits. In the Peak Performance area, visitors can hear their own heartbeats, learn about the dangers of drunk driving, operate a working model of lungs and compare their jumps to those of a professional basketball player. Digital Discovery explores the new world of computers. Visitors can try out new technology and surf the Net, as well as explore new computer innovations. Children ages 6 and younger explore pioneer life in Big Sioux River Banks .