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Discovery Center of Idaho

131 Myrtle St, Boise, ID 83702
208-343-9895
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Ranked #18 of 78 attractions in Boise
Type: Science Museums, Children’s Museums
Description: Hands-on math/science/technology exhibits for all ages.
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Rexburg, Idaho
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

The workers and volunteers are so helpful and kind. They were so helpful when we had any questions. They were under construction and so we were able to go in for a reduced price. And yet we still loved all of the displays!

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Boise, Idaho, United States
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 attraction reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

things get old fast. Would like to see new things faster. 2 hours max. Ok but not great.~`~~``````jzdkfyhusiefyhsugvf.sdkigvs

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Boise, Idaho, United States
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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

So many things to see, touch and learn about here. It is a great way to engage little ones in the colder months but we visit all year long.

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Hailey, Idaho
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13 attraction reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

Great interactive place to take kids and it is fun for adults. Lots of hands-on activities that explain and use math and science in a fun,practical and informative ways.

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Boise, Idaho
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8 attraction reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013

This is a great place to take the kids. It's all hands-on science experiments. The displays are fun, entertaining and educational. Having grown up in Chicago, this museum is a little on the small size, but for Boise, it's great.

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New York City, New York
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55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2013

I've been to many of these discovery center museums over the years. Boise's is obviously not that well-funded, but they manage to achieve a lot with what they have. The exhibits are well designed and informative. I was there for the Bodies Revealed exhibit, and while small, it was well-presented.

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Boise, Idaho, United States
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2013

As adults, we don't visit the Discovery Center very often, just when they have an interesting exhibit. This exhibit was the plasticized human bodies. It was very well laid out and fascinating. Note: there is an additional charge for the special exhibits.

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See 15 more reviews by Conda D for Boise
Idaho, USA
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7 attraction reviews
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35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2013

I haven't been to the Discovery Center for 15 yrs. So glad we went to "Bodies revealed"! It's a traveling exhibit so it leaves sometime in March. The cost is $18 which includes the regular center stuff. We learned so much about our bodies and couldn't believe how easy and informative the stations were. Normally, when you go to something... More

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Pismo Beach, California
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2013

The evening we went was a photography night. They had Idaho Camera on hand to explain about the various types of cameras available. There were BSU students available to teach us about developing in the dark room. We even got to develop our own print. They had food food available. They had props that you could dress up in and... More

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Suva, Fiji
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49 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2013

We have not lived in Boise for several years now, but we still recall what a great place this was to take the kids. They loved the standard exhibits, as well as some of the rotating things that the Discovery Center would bring in. If you live in Boise and your kids really enjoy this, then consider getting an annual... More

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