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Launch Into Discovery

A retro-futurist science museum where children and families experiment, explore, and make real-world discoveries together.

  • Daily live demosScience on the hour
  • Hands-on galleriesBuilt for every age
  • Group friendlySchools and clubs welcome
Now launching Gravity Lab 11:30 AM
Joyful families and children exploring the entrance of Orbitarium Discovery Hall under cobalt blue and solar yellow lighting.
Big, cinematic welcome with family science energy.
Timed entry
Live demos

Welcome aboard

Science you can touch, test, and take home in your mind.

Orbitarium Discovery Hall turns curiosity into action with live experiments, immersive exhibit zones, mission events, and school programs built for active learners of every age.

Families moving through a hands-on science gallery with orbit diagrams, light panels, and tactile exhibits.
Interactive rooms designed for repeat visits, shared discovery, and open-ended play.

Live Today

Today’s Live Experiments

See the day’s demos in motion, from chemical color shifts to gravity challenges and hands-on maker builds.

Explore

Interactive Exhibit Zones

Move through space, energy, matter, and motion galleries designed for curious kids and grown-ups alike.

Learn Together

School Groups

Guided learning visits, curriculum-aligned workshops, and flexible group booking for classrooms and clubs.

Membership

Family Memberships

Unlimited visits, member-only mission nights, guest passes, and savings on workshops and events.

Live now

Today’s Live Experiments

A rotating schedule of demonstrations and hands-on science moments happening now in the main hall and maker lab.

  1. 10:00

    Color Shift Lab

    Watch safe pigments, light, and water create dramatic changes you can test for yourself.

    All ages
  2. 11:30

    Gravity Drop Challenge

    Compare fall times, balance shapes, and make a prediction before the next object drops.

    4+ with caregiver
  3. 1:00

    Maker Circuit Jam

    Build a light-up card, connect a circuit, and take home a fresh idea for making and testing.

    6+
  4. 3:30

    Bubble Planets

    Shape giant bubbles, compare surfaces, and discover why spheres are the most efficient form.

    All ages

Explore

Interactive Exhibit Zones

Every zone is a destination: motion, light, planets, and invention come alive through buttons, levers, sensors, and build stations.

Zone spotlight

Motion and Gravity

Roll, tilt, and measure the forces that move objects through space. Kids can compare ramps, launch discs, and test how weight changes momentum.

  • Launch ramps with adjustable angles
  • Balance puzzles that reward teamwork
  • Quick challenges that keep visits moving

Try this: predict which path a ball will take, then check your answer together.

Plan ahead

Upcoming Mission Events

Special evenings and weekend programs for families, schools, and members bring guest presenters, themed workshops, and seasonal science nights to the hall.

Wednesday · 5:00 PM

Maker Night

Families build, decorate, and test a mini invention with help from the museum team.

School holiday

Rocket Lab Weekend

Hands-on sessions with paper rockets, launch tests, and a mission patch to take home.

Learn together

School Group Information

Guided learning visits, curriculum-aligned workshops, and flexible group booking make it easy for classrooms, clubs, and home education groups to plan a mission.

What school groups can expect

  • Age-banded visits with educator guidance
  • Pre-visit and post-visit learning prompts
  • Dedicated space for lunch and regrouping
  • Flexible capacity for classrooms and clubs

Simple booking flow

  1. Choose your date. Pick a timed entry window that suits your class schedule.
  2. Shape the visit. Add workshop preferences, accessibility notes, and group size.
  3. Confirm the mission. Our team sends the plan, arrival details, and educator support.
Start a school booking

Join the crew

Family Memberships

Unlimited visits, member-only mission nights, guest passes, and savings on workshops and events give families a reason to return.

Explorer Pass

Best for first-time families

  • Unlimited daytime visits for one year
  • Early access to live demo seating
  • Discounts on family workshops

Stargazer Plus

For the busiest museum makers

  • Priority booking windows
  • Extra workshop savings
  • Best-value option for regular visits

Plan your mission

Visitor Planning and Accessibility

Check live experiment times, book tickets, review accessibility details, and prepare for a smooth visit before launch.

Visit details

Hours
Open daily with timed-entry tickets and scheduled live demos throughout the day.
Location
Visitor details are available on the site; see tickets and planning for the latest entry information.
Arrival
Plan for a short check-in, map pickup, and a few minutes to settle in before your first demo.
Amenities
Family restrooms, stroller parking, seating nooks, lockers, and snack-friendly breaks are available.

Accessibility details

  • Step-free route through major exhibit areas
  • Quiet spaces and low-stimulation breaks
  • Captioned screens and hearing support options
  • Companion tickets and support for visitors who need extra help
  • Clear signage, sensory notes, and staff guidance on request

If you need a different pace, our team can help you shape a visit that works for your family or group.

Learn more

Education Impact Story

Every program asks children to make a prediction, see the result, and explain what changed. That rhythm turns play into confidence, vocabulary, and real scientific thinking.

An educator guiding children through a live science demonstration with colorful tools and active participation.
Teachers and caregivers see how quickly hands-on science becomes a shared language.

Why it works

Learning through play, with structure underneath

Orbitarium Discovery Hall is designed for active learners who remember what they touched, tested, and described. Museum educators guide attention without slowing the joy down.

  • Students compare ideas before and after a demo
  • Families practice observation, language, and teamwork
  • Teachers leave with follow-up prompts that extend the lesson

Our kids stayed engaged the entire visit—every exhibit invited them to ask a new question.

Parent visitor · Family day out

The live experiments were the highlight of our field trip. Clear, fun, and genuinely educational.

Teacher · School group visit

We loved how easy it was to plan the day, from tickets to accessibility info and exhibit timing.

Caregiver · Visitor planning

Reserve your mission

Ticket Booking

Choose timed entry, select the right family or group package, and tell us anything we should know before arrival.

Fill in the details to reserve timed entry.