Da Vinci Science Center

The Da Vinci Science Center, located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, is a science museum and nonprofit organization. Established in 1992, the center has been a leader in bringing science to life for people of all ages. Its mission is to connect people to science through interactive experiences, including a two-story exhibit floor and nearly three-dozen programs for visitors of all ages, students, educators, and community groups.

Focus on STEM Education

The Da Vinci Science Center places a strong emphasis on introducing children to the potential of STEM-related subjects. Through its interactive exhibits and programs, the center aims to inspire a love for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in young minds. This focus makes the center an ideal destination for families with children interested in these fields.

Exhibits at the Da Vinci Science Center

The Da Vinci Science Center offers a wide range of exhibits that cater to various interests. These include a combined engineering lab, playscape, climbing space, Energy Zone, a 72-foot-long tunnel in complete darkness, and hands-on learning about forces, motion, and simple machines. Visitors can also learn the basics of animation, design virtual green trucks, explore the Deer Park Water Table, experience a hurricane, design a car, build structures out of KEVA planks, explore the Da Vinci Pond, learn about nanotechnology at the Nano Exhibits, and experience Newton's Second Law of Motion at the Newton Chairs.