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Even large ships weighing hundreds of thousands of tons stay afloat. But how? Investigate floating by building... fb.me/1EyMK8pCj 4 minutes ago via Facebook
The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example. - Benjamin Disraeli... fb.me/17VztKoQA 5:58 AM May 28th via Facebook
It's a beautiful day to stop by the Children's Discovery Museum and meet Bessie! Today at 10am and 11am. 6:32 AM May 27th via Facebook
Just a reminder: we are open today and tomorrow, closed on Monday. Enjoy the weekend! 5:45 AM May 26th via Facebook
Ruff Ruffman says, challenge yourself to build a kite that’s different from any you’ve ever seen before. What... fb.me/P5WiYfXp 5:44 AM May 26th via Facebook
Touch a real dinosaur fossil and pretend to be a paleontologist digging for dinosaur bones in our mock excavation... fb.me/113M3MQw5 5:42 AM May 26th via Facebook
Drop-in this afternoon between 1:30 and 4:30 at the Science Discovery Museum for FETCH! Copper Cleanup. See if... fb.me/14huJrhfE 6:47 AM May 25th via Facebook
Messy Masterpiece: Paint Like Mary Cassatt and Berthe Morisot Join us today at the Children's Discovery Museum... fb.me/11eMITcM1 6:26 AM May 25th via Facebook
I posted 35 photos on Facebook in the album "Leadership Friends Appreciation Dinner" fb.me/27TxGhEbA 12:43 PM May 24th via Facebook
On Tuesday, May 29 we kick off our participation in the 2012 Blue Star Museums program! All active duty military... fb.me/1HRAbrTQA 11:53 AM May 24th via Facebook
Just a reminder that we are OPEN this weekend on Saturday and Sunday, but CLOSED on Monday for the Memorial Day... fb.me/DmnkkpSw 11:43 AM May 24th via Facebook
Thursday's Tales, today at 10am. Join us for our weekly story time--we’ll bring the books, you bring your... fb.me/27yQ7rDaC 6:31 AM May 24th via Facebook
We are so excited to be a part of Highland Street Foundation's Free Fun Fridays again this year! Visit The... fb.me/1rYoItcjk 12:14 PM May 23rd via Facebook
Reaction Station: Adventures for Young Chemists. Drop-in today from 2:30 to 4:30pm at the Science Discovery... fb.me/1485jpWBJ 7:11 AM May 22nd via Facebook
Meet Bessie today at 10 and 11am! fb.me/NRLTGocB 6:31 AM May 19th via Facebook
It's another beautiful fun day at The Discovery Museums! Meet Bessie today at 10am and 11am to give her a hug or a... fb.me/O5J5wKw5 6:03 AM May 19th via Facebook
We are having so much fun with Peep! Peep and the Big Wide World fb.me/1xkr3vXKL 8:02 AM May 18th via Facebook
Meet PEEP today at 10 and 11 am! fb.me/1MYskc9HP 5:44 AM May 18th via Facebook
Meet NPR's Robin Young at our 30th Anniversary Gala! fb.me/1n2D1JvEP 12:27 PM May 17th via Facebook
Meet NPR's Robin Young at our 30th Anniversary Gala! fb.me/1v5RgcksE 12:26 PM May 17th via Facebook