The heart of the Museum, this department reaches over 200,000 children and adults each year, instilling in learners of all ages a love of math, science and technology. 

Overview of Department

Our vision in the Education Department is to incorporate current technologies and events, promote community relations, and utilize best practices in education in order to encourage lifelong learning and to uphold the mission and vision of the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery.

Our dynamic team of teachers, scientists, performers, and informal educators uphold that vision by providing unique experiences for children and adults. Our visitors are often so engaged that they are surprised by how much they learned because they were having so much fun!

We are serious about serving the needs of our community and do so through providing quality short term and long term programming, conducting research in educational practices and science, and offering free programs/scholarships to serve youth with special financial needs.

Highlights of extra-curricular programs:

No Limits! Science for Kids

From September through May, children in Kindergarten through 3rd grade can meet once a week after school for science fun and excitement! Watch your child light up as they learn to build and program real working robots, experiment with magnets and electricity, take an insect safari, make their own inventions, and more. They’ll be having fun and you’ll know they’re getting a head start in their education.
 
 

A.S.C. (Afterschool Science Club)

Science is all about questions. Ask questions, seek answers, and have fun! Go behind-the- scenes at the Museum for hands-on learning experiences. Robotics, astronomy, animals, cooking, forensics, mummies, and beauty science are only a few of the topics we’ll cover. Have access to our staff for homework help, have live chats with scientists working around the world, learn to use science technologies, and more!

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Kaleidoscope Pre-School

The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery Kaleidoscope Pre-School offers a Montessori-based program for children ages 3 to 6, with an emphasis on science and math-related activities to give students a strong foundation for future learning.  Learn more.

We also offer a variety of other programming for school groups, scouts, homeschool groups, families, and individuals. To register or receive more information on any of our programs, contact our scheduling office at 937-275-7431 ext. 116. or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  

Link to staff

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