Visiting the Discovery Center of Idaho

We are excited to welcome you to the Discovery Center of Idaho! Tickets for The World’s Largest Dinosaurs are open. Reserve your tickets here!

Please scroll below to view all important information to prepare for your visit to the Discovery Center.

Admission Prices

Admission includes access to all exhibitions, including The World’s Largest Dinosaurs, Classics Collection, Destination Moon: Apollo 11 Mission, Young Learners area, BRICKS!, Sun, Earth Universe and TINKER THE T-REXPlease note, the Discovery Center of Idaho does not accept cash payments at this time.

Join us for the grand opening of The World’s Largest Dinosaurs, opening on Saturday, October 12th!

Book your tickets now for the grand opening of The World’s Largest Dinosaurs!

  • Adult ages 18+ – $25.50
  • Senior 65 and over – $22.50
  • Youth ages 2-17 – $17.50
  • Child under 2 – FREE
  • Members – FREE
  • EBT Card Holders – $3 per person admission for up to four people per visit (Cannot be reserved online, please see our front desk in person or call 208-343-9895)

 

Additional Information:

  • Admission is available to purchase online up to seven days in advance, by phone at (208) 343-9895 and at our front desk.
  • You should receive a confirmation with your eTickets within 24 hours. If you did not receive confirmation, please contact us for assistance.
  • Advanced admission is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED to guarantee entry.
  • Please note, at this time we are not accepting cash payments.

Become a member and enjoy 12 months of free unlimited admission! When you join the Discovery Center family, you’ll be supporting your community and helping us achieve our mission to inspire lifelong interest and learning in STEM.

 

  • Individual Membership – $65
  • Dual Membership – $85
  • Grandparent Membership – $115
  • Family Membership – $145

 

To learn more about memberships prices, benefits and purchase a membership, please visit our membership page.

Join us on October 25th from 6-10pm for Bones, Brews and Boos! Guests will enjoy exclusive after-hours access to The World’s Largest Dinosaurs, in a Halloween themed environment with drinks, food, fun and dinosaurs.

 

This event costs $35. Please note this is a 21+ event.

Special rates available for non-school groups of 10 or more with advanced reservation using one form of payment. Discount code: GROUPS131.

For groups of 10 or more students, we ask for one chaperone to every five students and supervision at all times. Groups that are unable to follow the Discovery Center’s rules and staff instructions may be asked to leave and will not be eligible for a refund.

Contact webmail@dcidaho.org for help with booking.

Visit our Accessibility page for current and ongoing offers, including military and AAA discounts.

Professional aides accompanying a visitor with a disability receive free admission. One aide per visitor.

Please visit our Field Trip page for more information.

Hours

  • Open Monday – Thursday 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Open Friday 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Open Saturday – Sunday 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Discovery Center of Idaho hours are subject to change at any time.

Questions?

Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page, contact our team, or call us at (208)- 343- 9895.