Welcome to Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum!The Discovery Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving schools, families and youth groups from all over the Central Coast of California.

 

Our mission is to foster family and youth inspired learning by creating experiences to explore ourselves, our valley, our world, and beyond. The museum's exhibit and program-based 'please touch' atmosphere engenders the best in self-discovery as children and adults wonder together, getting into the spirit of learning.

 

Your tax-deductible gift or bequest is important to our continued success! Please call 805.928.8414 for further information about financial support opportunities.

Upcoming Events:

 

Join the Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum in
Celebrating its 15th Anniversary
at a special party on January 27th at 5:30 pm !

 

All former board members, donors, staff
and special friends are
invited for this celebration to be honored and thanked for
their contribution in reaching this milestone

 

Please RSVP to this complementary event. 

 

If you have memories to share, names of people who should receive notice about this event, or just have great ideas about how to celebrate this amazing anniversary milestone,
please send us an email.

 

 

Recent happenings at the Discovery Museum

 

 

 

Thank you to those who joined us for our annual Noon Year's Eve!

We had an awesome time and hope you did as well!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2nd Annual Reasons for the Season Shopping Extravaganza

Shop 'til you drop for two worthy causes!

Friday, December 9th, 2011

5:30 - 7:30 pm @ the Discovery Museum

 

Thank you to all who participated in our 2nd Annual Reasons for the Season Shopping Extravaganza!

Local home based businesses showcased their latest and greatest products, enjoyed wine and hors d'oeuvres, participated in a fun raffle and supportedscholarships and field trips for needy kids and families. Isn't charity for those in need, one of the reasons for this season?

Clickhere for more details.

 

 

 

 

Batty Ball

 

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Costume Winners

 

Most Creative

 

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Cutest

 

 

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Best Pirate

 

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Community Day

 

In Honor of R.H. Tesene

 

 

 

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Summer Camps!

 

Safety Town

 

 

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Science Explorers Camp

 

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Space Camp

 

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Drama Camp

 

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2nd Annual Kite Festival

 

was a huge success!

 

 

 

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Pictures Here

 

 

WEEKLY PROGRAMS

 

 

Click here for Programs!

 

Click here for Calendar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monday - Saturday:

10am-5pm

Now OPEN LATE on Thursdays! Join us until 7pm!
Sundays: Now open the last Sunday of every month from
12-4pm!

 

 

 

Tuesday Tales

 

We read about Stars and made Star Puppets

 

 

Wednesday

 

Learned about Natural vs. Man made Everyday Objects


 

Twilight Thursday

 

We talked about the Water Cycle and made Weather hats!

 

 

 

For More Information Call:

805-928-8414

 

Don't Forget Every Thursday:

Twilight Thursdays
at 5:30pm

 

Click here to make a secure, tax-deductible donation today.

 

 

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