A spark can last a

lifetime!

Visit Us

Wednesday - Sunday

10 am - 5 pm

Last admission at 4:15PM

Closed Mondays, Tuesdays & all federal holidays

Adults & Children (12 months+)

$10.00

Children under 12 months: Free

Address

415 N Pearl Street
Centralia, WA 98531

Parking

Street parking is available daily. Additional parking is available in the Bethel Church parking lot, except on Sundays. Guests may also use the City of Centralia parking lot next to the Rollerdrome.

Located on the south end of the United Learning Center 

Interactive Learning Zones

Exhibits

Step into a place where curiosity leads the way and learning feels like an adventure. At the Discover! Children’s Museum, kids can create, build, and explore through interactive exhibits designed for touching, playing, and discovering. Every visit fuels imagination, builds confidence, and inspires kids to ask, “When can we come back?”

Green Screen Studio

In the Green Screen Studio, children can step into exciting new worlds and create their own stories using digital media magic. This interactive experience encourages creativity, storytelling, and confidence while introducing kids to modern media technology and visual arts.

Dinosaur Discovery Zone

Step into the role of a paleontologist at the Dinosaur Discovery Zone, where kids can uncover fossil replicas hidden beneath sensory materials. As young explorers carefully excavate their discoveries, they practice observation, patience, and problem-solving while learning about prehistoric life and how scientists study the past.

Interactive Floor Projector

Jump, stomp, and watch the floor come alive! The Interactive Floor Projector responds to children’s movements with bursts of color and light, creating a playful environment where kids build coordination, balance, and cause-and-effect understanding while staying active and engaged.

The Discover! Lab

Future scientists will love exploring the The Discover! Lab, where they can investigate specimens with magnifying glasses and microscopes. This hands-on space encourages curiosity about the natural world while helping children develop observation skills and learn how scientists explore and classify what they discover.

Tracks & Transportation

All aboard! At Tracks & Transportation, children can send trains rolling along a winding track through tunnels, bridges, and busy stops along the way. As they guide trains through the railway and imagine where each journey leads, kids explore how transportation helps people and goods travel from place to place. This hands-on play encourages storytelling, cooperation, and curiosity while helping children develop coordination, creativity.

Illumination Station

The Illumination Station lets kids create glowing masterpieces using colorful pegs on illuminated panels. As they design patterns and pictures, children explore color, creativity, and pattern recognition while strengthening hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.

Animal Care Center

Animal lovers will feel right at home in the Animal Care Center, where kids can care for plush animal patients using tools like an exam table, X-ray light board, and play sink. As they diagnose and treat their furry friends, children develop empathy and communication skills while learning about animal health and basic biology.

The Market Place

At The Market Place, kids can shop, sort groceries, and ring up purchases just like in a real store. This imaginative space helps children practice counting, sorting, and early money skills while building confidence, independence, and social skills through role-playing and teamwork.

The Music Room

The Music Room fills the museum with sound and rhythm as kids experiment with instruments from around the world, including drums, piano, and xylophones. Making music helps children build memory, pattern recognition, and listening skills while encouraging creativity and cultural exploration.

Toddler Woodlands

Our cozy Toddler Woodlands  is designed especially for our littlest explorers (ages 0–3). In this safe and colorful space, babies and toddlers can crawl, stack, sort, and discover through play with soft building blocks, puzzles, sensory toys, and early learning activities. As children explore, they build confidence, coordination, language skills, and social connections while caregivers join in the fun and strengthen those early bonding moments.

Brick Builders

In Brick Builders, kids can let their imaginations run wild as they design and construct creations using colorful LEGO® bricks. Whether building towering cities, speedy vehicles, or something entirely new, children can experiment, invent, and bring their ideas to life one brick at a time. As they build, kids strengthen problem-solving skills, spatial reasoning, and creativity while practicing patience and collaboration with friends and family.

Become a Member of

Discover!

Discover! offers annual memberships so families can enjoy the Museum year-round! Become a member online or at the Museum’s front desk. All memberships and gift cards purchased online are delivered digitally to the email provided at checkout.

  • Unlimited free admission for a full year
  • 10% off all party rentals

$84

Annual Family Membership
for 2 People

Membership covers one adult and one child (ages 0-17) living in the same household.  Add one additional member for $25.

Become a Member

COMING SOON!

$168

Annual Family Membership
for 4+ People

Membership covers two adults and two children (ages 0-17) living in the same household.  Add up to four additional members for $25 each.

Become a Member

COMING SOON!

  • Memberships may not be used for school group visits. All memberships and gift cards are non-refundable.

Accessibility by design

Accessible Adventures for Curious Minds

We are committed to full ADA compliance by ensuring our facilities, services, and communications are accessible to all guests.

ADA-compliant access

We are proud to be an ADA-compliant facility, ensuring accessible exhibits and experiences for all visitors of all abilities and backgrounds.

Sensory-friendly hours and accommodations


Sensory hours offer a quieter museum experience, giving children a calmer environment to explore, play, and learn.

Hours: Thursdays & Saturdays, 9-10:00 AM

Caring, trained staff

Our staff are trained in inclusive, trauma-informed practices and are certified in First Aid and CPR to support safe, welcoming experiences.

The perfect gift

Gift Cards

Gift Cards

Digital and physical gift certificates good for museum admission, memberships, parties, and more. A perfect option for birthdays, holidays, or just because!

Keep it flexible! E-gift cards are available in any amount and can be used toward museum memberships, admission tickets, rentals, or purchases in our gift shop.

Purchase Gift Card

COMING SOON!

Gift Memberships

Gift Memberships include museum admission for one adult and one child, making them a wonderful option for families who want to visit again and again throughout the year.

Additional family members can be added for $<add>/person, allowing you to customize the membership to fit your needs.

Purchase Gift Membership

COMING SOON!

Once online orders are processed, the purchaser will receive a confirmation email with a PDF gift card attached, ready to forward to the recipient.

Gift cards are non-refundable.

Birthday Parties & Rentals

Host your next party

Celebrate your special day with engaging and memorable fun at Discover! Children’s Museum! Enjoy exciting exhibits, interactive play, and an amazing party experience that kids and parents will love. Book your unforgettable party or small event today!

Enjoy a private party room, as well as complimentary admission for each guest the day of your party. Enjoy 1 hour in the party room, plus 20 minutes for setup and 20 minutes for cleanup (1 hour 40 minutes total).

Rental Fee: $225
  • Museum admission up to 16 guests

  • Private party room access

  • Kitchen sink in-room
  • Tables / 16 chairs

Make your reservation!

RESERVATIONS COMING SOON!

Party rentals begin May 30! Stay tuned for details on how to reserve your date.

LEARNING ON THE GO

The Discover! Gift Corner

Located at the Museum, the Discover! Gift Corner offers fun, affordable items children can take home to keep the learning going. From small toys and creative activities to educational surprises, each item encourages curiosity and play beyond the museum visit.

Contact Us

Questions or comments? Send us a message, and we will get back to you shortly.