Two girls experimenting with sound tubes of different lengths at the interactive Maier Foundation Music Studio exhibit.

AVAMPATO DISCOVERY MUSEUM

AVAMPATO DISCOVERY MUSEUM

The Avampato Discovery Museum houses three floors of hands-on exhibits and more than 12,000 square feet of non-stop fun.

Splash around in WaterWorks, learn about the science of sound in the Maier Foundation Music Studio, and get your body in motion in Healthy Me! Explore “real life” in My Town and climb to new heights on Ashton’s Climbing Sculpture! Like to change it up every once in a while? Our gallery hosts touring exhibits from all over the country.

EXHIBITS

Welcome to a world of discovery! Our playful and interactive science exhibits are designed to foster curiosity and learning in young minds.

Our exhibits rotate frequently, so visit often because there’s always something new to see and explore!

ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS

We have a wide variety of engaging and educational activities for all ages at the Clay Center. Through our hands-on science labs, art workshops, and classes, children and adults alike can unleash their curiosity and let their imaginations grow.

Our hands-on experiments, playful simulations, and interactive activities make learning fun!

CAMPS

When school is out, camp in session at the Clay Center! Our Discovery Day Camps, Spring Break Camps, and Summer Camps are fun-filled, hands-on educational experiences.

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