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Da Vinci Science Center Bringing Science to Life and Lives to Science
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The Da Vinci Science Center (DSC) is a national award-winning nonprofit organization that has brought science to life and lives to science since 1992. The Center’s hands-on exhibits, programs, and partnership efforts present the STEM subjects of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to kids informally, playfully, and in ways that relate to their popular interests. These active and engaging experiences awaken interest, promote fundamental skills, and inspire students to consider exciting STEM careers that meet growing industry demands.

Every learner experiences the world differently, and we want everyone to feel at home here at Da Vinci Science Center.Re...
10/25/2026

Every learner experiences the world differently, and we want everyone to feel at home here at Da Vinci Science Center.

Recently, two of our team members traveled to the New York Hall of Science to participate in a workshop focused on neurodiversity and inclusive museum experiences, designed in partnership with autistic youth.

They came back with great ideas to help us continue making the Science Center a place where everyone feels welcomed and embraced.

Because every learner deserves the opportunity to explore, discover, and thrive in a space where they feel they belong.

Today, our Traveling Science team will be back at one of our favorite events - the GETT Expo (Girls Exploring Tomorrow's...
10/24/2026

Today, our Traveling Science team will be back at one of our favorite events - the GETT Expo (Girls Exploring Tomorrow's Technology) at the Philadelphia Expo Center Oaks.

This Expo is an annual, one-day, FREE, interactive STEM experience for girls in grades 4 through 10, where they'll have the opportunity to explore STEM educational pathways and career opportunities via hands-on activities.

Learn more about this awesome event at https://gettpa.org/expo/.

The lights are officially on! We're celebrating the 27th annual to showcase all the ways our afterschool programs serv...
10/22/2026

The lights are officially on! We're celebrating the 27th annual to showcase all the ways our afterschool programs serve our communities now and in the future. Afterschool programs help keep kids safe, inspire learning, and provide opportunities to help young people develop into successful adults.

Check out a few of our students as they explore STEAM through hands-on, minds-on activities out in the community!

Lights on Afterschool is a project of the Afterschool Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that all children have access to quality, affordable afterschool programs. Join the celebration: http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/loa.cfm

There are still two weekends left to catch Witches & Wizards Weekends!🎃Witchy Character Appearances🎃Spooky Animal Meet &...
10/22/2026

There are still two weekends left to catch Witches & Wizards Weekends!

🎃Witchy Character Appearances
🎃Spooky Animal Meet & Greets
🎃Spellbinding Science Show
🎃Hands-on Halloween Activities
🎃And more!

Learn more at https://ow.ly/616J50ZZHgn.

🌟2026 Women in Science & Engineering (WISE) Forum Panelist Highlight🌟Dr. Ahna Skop is an internationally recognized gene...
10/21/2026

🌟2026 Women in Science & Engineering (WISE) Forum Panelist Highlight🌟

Dr. Ahna Skop is an internationally recognized geneticist, cell biologist, artist, and science communicator at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where she holds joint appointments in Genetics, Cell and Regenerative Biology, Life Sciences Communication, and the Division of the Arts. She is renowned for her pioneering research on the molecular mechanisms of cell division, particularly the discovery and functional characterization of midbody remnants (MBRs) as RNA-rich organelles with emerging roles in cancer and neurodevelopmental disease.

Hear Ahna speak at our WISE Forum on Nov. 18, and meet other women professionals in STEAM careers during this empowering evening.

FREE for students to attend thanks to our generous sponsors. Learn more and register at https://ow.ly/vFIY50ZKFAC.

Look closer. Ask why. Find out. 🔎✨A Donor-Advised Fund can put curiosity into motion, giving learners of all ages the op...
10/20/2026

Look closer. Ask why. Find out. 🔎✨

A Donor-Advised Fund can put curiosity into motion, giving learners of all ages the opportunity to observe the world around them, ask bigger questions, and investigate how things around them work.

Every discovery starts with a closer look.

https://ow.ly/4Muw50ZVAyi.

Have you met Te Kā? Te Kā is an Eastern Screech Owl who came to us in 2024 from a wildlife rehabilitation center in Mary...
10/19/2026

Have you met Te Kā? Te Kā is an Eastern Screech Owl who came to us in 2024 from a wildlife rehabilitation center in Maryland. She unfortunately was injured from a vehicle collision in the wild, leaving her blind in her right eye.

Since she was deemed non-releasable, Te Kā now lives with us at Da Vinci Science Center as on of our ambassador animals! She frequently appears at our live animals shows for the public and during school field trips, and during other special events, helping everyone learn about Eastern Screech Owls and why they are so important to local ecosystems!

🌟Baby Wood Turtle Update!🌟ICYMI: Our Central Elementary STREAM Academy students are "head-starting" these baby Wood Turt...
10/18/2026

🌟Baby Wood Turtle Update!🌟

ICYMI: Our Central Elementary STREAM Academy students are "head-starting" these baby Wood Turtles, helping to raise them over the harsh winter months and then releasing them back into the wild in the spring.

Last week, the turtles had their second weigh-in, and while they are still lighter than 3 nickels, they weigh about 25% more than they did the week before!

These turtles are sure to be much larger and prepared for a successful life in the wild come springtime.

Allentown School District

We're grateful to Princeton University PhD student Brady McCormick for his help developing a middle school outreach prog...
10/17/2026

We're grateful to Princeton University PhD student Brady McCormick for his help developing a middle school outreach program in photonics (coming soon!).

Brady is a Social Impact Fellow in the GradFUTURES program, which provides funded, part-time experiential opportunities for Princeton graduate students with nonprofit and public sector organizations.

Brady is a PhD student conducting research on laser spectroscopy in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Address

815 W. Hamilton Street
Allentown, PA
18101

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+14846641002

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