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Science & Discovery Center

Free or discounted entry for members of ACM Reciprocal Network.

Discovery Playhouse

Ages 0–12
502 Broadway St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701, USA

Opening hours

Tuesday10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Sunday1:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Hours can change on holidays. Check with the venue before you travel.

Photo: Discovery Playhouse, via discoveryplayhouse.org

About this place

Discovery Playhouse is a children's museum in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, where kids ages 11 and younger can explore interactive exhibits designed for learning and play. The museum features separate floors for younger children under 8 and older children ages 8 and up, with hands-on activities including the Polywog Pond, Kim's Secret Water Garden, and the Dogtown Press Theater. Spanning 7,500 square feet of exhibit space in downtown Cape Girardeau, the museum creates fun, educational experiences for children and caregivers.

Good to know

Food available

If you are a member here

A membership to Discovery Playhouse carries reciprocal admission, so the same card is worth free or discounted entry at other places in this program.

Reciprocal programs are built for travel and most exclude places close to the one where you hold your membership, so this is worth the most when you are away from home. How reciprocal memberships work

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