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The Discovery Science Place

Rating

4.5(1,307)

Family of 4

$30-$50 (check discoveryscienceplace.

Duration

2-3 hours

Best Ages

0–11

About

The Discovery Science Place in Tyler, TX is a well-regarded regional children's science museum offering hands-on exhibits across biology, physics, engineering, earth science, and arts-integrated STEM content. Located in downtown Tyler at 308 N Broadway Ave, it serves the East Texas region with quality educational programming that earned 1,307 Google reviews at a 4.5-star average.

Note: this listing appears in the San Antonio dataset, likely due to how search data was collected. The facility is located in Tyler, TX — approximately 4.5 hours from San Antonio — and is best suited for families visiting or living in the East Texas region rather than San Antonio day-trippers.

For families in or near Tyler, it's a quality discovery — interactive exhibits span age ranges from infants through middle school, with a dedicated focus on hands-on learning. The museum is closed Mondays, and Sunday hours don't begin until 1PM, so plan accordingly.

The downtown Tyler location has family-friendly dining options nearby for a complete outing.

Age Suitability

Infants (0-1)Toddlers (1-3)Little Kids (4-6)Big Kids (7-9)Tweens (10-12)Teens (13-17)

Parent Logistics

Stroller-Friendly

Yes

Nursing / Changing

Available

Kid Meals

Limited

Setting

Indoor & Outdoor

Rainy Day

Great option!

Plan Your Visit

Best Time to Visit

Weekday mornings; closed Mondays

Wait Times

Minimal

Nearby Food

Tyler downtown has casual dining options near the Broadway Ave location.

Why Kids Love It

Discovery Science Place in Tyler, TX is a hands-on children's science museum with interactive exhibits spanning biology, physics, engineering, and earth science. With 1,307 reviews at 4.5 stars, it's a respected regional science museum serving East Texas families.

Pro Tips from Parents

  • Note: located in Tyler, TX — approximately 4.5 hours from San Antonio. This may be an outscraper data placement error
  • Genuine quality children's science museum if you're in the Tyler/East Texas area
  • 1,307 reviews at 4.5 stars reflects consistent quality
  • Closed Mondays; Sunday doesn't open until 1PM

What to Bring

  • Comfortable clothes for active exploration
  • Water and snacks

Cost Info

Estimated Cost (Family of 4)

$30-$50 (check discoveryscienceplace.

Tips to Save

  • Located in Tyler, TX — about 4.
  • 5 hours from San Antonio.
  • This listing may be a data error in the San Antonio batch but is a genuinely good children's science museum for families traveling through East Texas.

Hours & Contact

Hours

Friday
10AM-5PM
Monday
Closed
Sunday
1-5PM
Tuesday
10AM-5PM
Saturday
10AM-5PM
Thursday
10AM-5PM
Wednesday
10AM-5PM

Contact

308 N Broadway Ave, Tyler, TX 75702

Frequently Asked Questions

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