The New Discovery Center

Join us on December 3rd for #GivingTuesday! Created in 2012 as a day to encourage generosity, it has grown into a global movement of giving that inspires millions of people.

 

To meet the needs of our growing community, the re-imagined Discovery Center of Idaho will offer state-of-the-art exhibitions and expanded educational outreach for students, educators, and the public.

 

Scroll down to explore the new Discovery Center of Idaho. Don’t want to wait until December 3rd to make a gift? Make a donation today!

Reaching Our Goal

With only 25% of our fundraising goal remaining, we invite you to help shape the future of the center! One donation can create change and support the future of the Discovery Center of Idaho. Your involvement can help us make an incredible impact in our community and expand STEM learning for all ages.

75%
$4.8M Raised & Committed     $1.6M Remaining     $6.4M Goal
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Questions?

Email our Development Director, Kate
Cwikiel or call us at (208) 343-9895

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Inspiring Future Innovators

Boise’s rapid expansion, along with growing demand for STEM education, exceeds the Center’s current capabilities. To address this, we are seeking $6M for comprehensive interior and exterior renovations to maintain the Centers position as the leading informal STEM education hub in our region.

The renovated Discovery Center of Idaho will enhance its offerings to children and the community by providing improved accessibility, adaptable space and increased inspiration.

The Reimagined Discovery Center Will....

  • Be Accessible & Inclusive

    • Fully accessible interior/exterior spaces
    • Bilingual and Braille signage throughout
    • Improved lighting and acoustics

  • Serve More People in More Ways

    • Optimize gallery spaces and efficiency of the Center
    • Add new outdoor spaces for year-round learning
    • Reconfigure the Young Learners Gallery

  • Use Sustainable Infrastructure

    • Add climate-control systems to host a wider range of world-class exhibitions
    • Energy and utility upgrades
    • Sustainable landscaping
    • Solar panels and geothermal heat

Before/After

Outside

Gallery

Garden