The Space Foundation Discovery Center will be closed Tuesday, September 17 and Wednesday, September 18.

The Space Foundation Discovery Center is the region's first and only dedicated space, science and technology center. It is an interactive, education-focused destination that advances science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM) in the exciting context of space exploration, development and utilization.

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Tue - Sat: 10:00 am-4:00 pm

4425 Arrowswest Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 576-8000 • (800) 691-4000
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Adult $10 • Child $5
Discounts for students, seniors, and military
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Enjoy space all year long with a Discovery Center Passport!

  Events
Space After Dark: A Cosmic Trivia and Game Night
Thursday, Sep 26, 2019 • 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Community Event: Artini
Friday, Sep 27, 2019 • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Workshop: Postcrossing Through Space
Tuesday, Oct 1, 2019 • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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  Field Trips

Fun, hands-on, Pre-K through 20 space-themed curricula provided by our master educators.

Choose from five tiered voyages using space-based science, technology, engineering and math.

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What Will You Discover?

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Browse our space-themed teacher, student and community programs below or call (800) 691-4000 and learn how to bring our award-winning programs to your community.
Ignite your students’ interest in STEM today.

Field Trips and Classes
Space in the Community
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“This was such a fun and inspiring experience! It took me back to my childhood fascination with science and breathed new life into it. I feel much more optimistic and excited for the future than I did before my visit! Thank you so much for this great experience.”
- Jennifer
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Upcoming Events

26
Sep 2019
Space After Dark: A Cosmic Trivia and Game Night
Space After Dark
Adults 21+ Doors open at 5:30 p.m. - Light bites and drinks to get started! 6:00 p.m. - Trivia begins Who once said, "Somewhere, something incredible is… [more]
27
Sep 2019
Community Event: Artini
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Join the Space Foundation Discovery Center for this 21+ offsite event. The 2019 Artini, the official kickoff for this year's Arts month campaign,  will take… [more]
1
Oct 2019
Workshop: Postcrossing Through Space
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REGISTER HERE Postcards celebrate 150 years and we want to celebrate with Postcrossing!  About this workshop: learn what the Postcrossing platform has to… [more]
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Photo of teachers in workshop Apply Now to Become a Space Foundation Teacher Liaison
Wednesday, August 28, 2019 • Deadline to apply is Sept. 30. Connect with other educators who use space curriculum in the classroom. Open to teachers, school administrators, curriculum developers, and more.… [more]
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Wednesday, August 28, 2019 • by Bryan DeBates, Space Foundation Vice President - Education The Space Foundation’s STEM education outreach focuses on the ripple effect of influence that an exceptional… [more]
Photo of art contest wall Student Artists From Around the Globe are Invited to Participate in the Space Foundation’s 10th Annual International Student Art Contest
Tuesday, August 20, 2019 • COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 20, 2019) – The Space Foundation is now accepting entries for its 10th Annual International Student Art Contest. Student artists ages 3 to 18 years… [more]
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