Space Foundation Discovery Center
Overview
Space Foundation Discovery Center offers a fun, interactive learning environment for guests of all ages. The regions only dedicated space, science and technology center, our interactive, education-focused destination advances science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM) in the exciting context of space exploration, development and utilization.
Enjoy space themed programming throughout the year with special events for your little explorer and evenings just for the adults. Visit our webpage for a full list of current events, hours and pricing.
Only five minutes from Garden of the Gods park, your visit to the Discovery Center is one that the entire family is sure to remember.
ACCESSIBILITY INFO:
The museum is fully ADA compliant and wheelchair accessible. All public spaces are on the ground floor, which is flat, save for a couple of very gentle ramps around the largest exhibit, SpaceLab. There is one wheelchair, which can also be checked out by guests for free on a first come, first served basis. Working service animals are welcome. The museum docents are happy to do custom tours and can give audio descriptive tours where they explain and describe the artifacts and exhibits.
Please note that the Space Foundation Discovery Center will be closed for renovations starting November 2023 until April 2024.
Reservations: Reservations Not Needed
Accessibility
Accessibility
The museum is fully ADA compliant and wheelchair accessible. All public spaces are on the ground floor, which is flat, save for a couple of very gentle ramps around the largest exhibit, SpaceLab. There is one wheelchair, which can also be checked out by guests for free on a first come, first served basis. Working service animals are welcome. The Museum Docents are happy to do custom tours and can give audio descriptive tours where they explain and describe the artifacts and exhibits.Amenities
Amenities
- Admission Fee
- Free Parking
- Gift Shop
- WIFI
- Family/Kid Friendly
- Group Friendly
- Military Discount
- Cash
- Discover
- MasterCard
- VISA
- Pets Not Allowed
- Service Animals Only
- Student Discount
Meeting Spaces
Meeting Spaces
Area 51
- Area: 2,400 sqft
Configuration | Capacity |
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Reception/Standing | 90 |
Banquet/Seated | 197 |
General Estes Conference Room
- Area: 157 sqft
Configuration | Capacity |
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Classroom | 6 |
General Hill Conference Room
- Area: 975 sqft
Configuration | Capacity |
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Classroom | 35 |
General Moorman Conference Room
- Area: 235 sqft
Configuration | Capacity |
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Classroom | 8 |
Lockheed Martin Space Education Activity Center
- Area: 0 sqft
Configuration | Capacity |
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Classroom | 30 |
Museum with Space Artifacts
- Area: 0 sqft
Configuration | Capacity |
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Reception/Standing | 400 |
W. B. Tutt Conference Room
- Area: 405 sqft
Configuration | Capacity |
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Classroom | 12 |