Mission of the Discovery
Center of Idaho
The Discovery Center
of Idaho’s
mission is to provide experiences and educational opportunities that inspire
lifelong learning and interest in science, math and technology, and that
supplement and enrich formal science education through interactive exhibits,
educational programs and teacher resources.
Vision
- DCI is an interactive science center
providing exhibits and educational programs that offer authentic, sensory
experiences making the sciences, math and technology tangible.
- DCI fosters lifelong learning and
enhances scientific literacy in a collaborative environment for people of
all ages and from all walks of life.
- DCI celebrates the pure joy of
learning, helping to develop an educated workforce and an informed
electorate in stewardship of our planet.
- DCI is built on cooperative
partnerships with education, industry and research organizations, public
and private.
- DCI will showcase its philosophy and
objectives and reflect the region’s resources through its programs,
exhibits and architecture.
Admission is $6.00 and the Center is open Monday through
Friday, 9:00-5:00, Saturday 10:00-5:00 and Sunday Noon-5:00.
The Smasher is just inside the
lobby area, so you could just duck in to smash some pennies without paying the
admission, but it’s well worth strolling and playing with the displays if
you have the time.