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"Local Businesses Offer Special Deals to Celebrate 918 Day in Tulsa"

9/18/22

 Tulsans are celebrating their city and showing community pride on 918 Day. Many businesses are joining the fifth annual festivities by giving discounts. Some businesses and museums like the discovery lab are already in the 918 Day spirit. "918 Day is really a great source of pride for Tulsans I think, and it's great to be able to take part in the celebration," says Discovery Lab Director of Marketing and Sales Beth Donica. Find out more here. Read More
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"City of Tulsa Prepares to Celebrate 9-1-8 Day"

9/15/22

The Discovery Lab is one of the Tulsa-based businesses getting involved, with offering half-price tickets of $5 to police officers, fire fighters and people with EMSA. "At Discovery Lab, we hope for caregivers, parents to engage, and play right alongside their children," said Executive Director Dr. Ray Vandiver. Find out more here. Read More
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"Science Experiments at Discovery Lab in Tulsa offer unique ways to learn"

9/12/22

There's always something new to learn at Tulsa’s Discovery Lab and this month’s experiment shows how electricity and magnets go together. "The very fascinating thing about electromagnets and electromagnetism is that it powers a lot of things that we take for granted every day,” said Chip Lindsey, Director of Education at Discovery Lab. Learn all about it at NewsOn6. Read More
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"The Discovery Lab partners with Tulsa Public Schools to offer the STEAM Center"

8/31/22

The Discovery Lab is now on track to welcome 300,000 visitors by the end of this year. The Discovery Lab -- which began as a children's museum without walls in 2007, then opened its original facility in the Owen Park Recreation Center in 2013, and then relocated to its new, 57,000-square-foot building next to the Gathering Place earlier this year -- is an educational gem in the crown of Tulsa. Listen to Studio Tulsa to find out more. Read More
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"Science Experiments with the Discovery Lab"

8/17/22

Discovery Lab at the Gathering Place is always teaching kids and adults something new. One experiment focuses on sounds and vibrations. It explains how when you combine everyday objects, they can make extraordinary sounds. Science is full of surprises. Discovery Lab’s Director of Education Chip Lindsey said it's all about knowing how to use to the tools. Find out more here. Read More
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"Discovery Lab for the Win Again"

8/10/22

Mama, when I’m grown up, “I want to work at Discovery Lab so I can have the keys and come here all the time!” My five-year-old grandson recently said this to his mother, and I can’t think of a better recommendation for Discovery Lab! It’s a big hit for families and kids of all ages. When my daughter asks her kids what they want to do, it’s a unanimous decision to go to Discovery Lab. Find out more at Tulsa Kids. Read More
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Beat the Heat at Discovery Lab

7/12/22

There’s a heat wave lingering in Tulsa with temperatures hitting triple digits. Summertime activities become dangerous when the sun is beaming on the hot pavement. Discovery Lab offers a safe place for curious minds in a hands-on, sweat-free environment. From the moment of entry, the vast, cool space and welcoming staff will ensure a refreshing visit without the misery of the simmering heat.  Residing on the exhibit floor are high facilitation laboratory areas designed to ignite... Read More
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Discovery Lab hits milestone of 100,000 visitors

6/22/22

On June 20, 2022, Discovery Lab surpassed the milestone of welcoming more than 100,000 visitors since opening at 31st and Riverside in January of this year. The Children's Museum has already exceeded the annual admission attendance when located at Owen Park. Discovery Lab projects to impact over 300,000 children and families each year at the new site. The museum is an educational resource for Tulsa providing outreach museum classes to area schools and organizations, and as a field... Read More
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Origami at Discovery Lab

6/17/22

The definition of origami is the Japanese art of folding paper into decorative shapes and figures. Ori means folding and kami means paper. (kami changes to gami due to rendaku). Origami is an activity for any age group. Let your mind flow with creativity while folding dragons, boxes, cups and so much more. No matter the shape or design, the piece is yours to make unique just for you. The practice of origami does take a lot of time, patience and focus. With every fold and crease, bonds and ... Read More
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Discovery Lab host first adult night

6/16/22

Adults were finally able to visit Discovery Lab for on their own this past Thursday for Discovery After Dark. The Museum hosted its first adult night featuring local food trucks, Ruth's Chicken and V'Fresco, alongside local brews from Dead Armadillo Craft Brewing. Attendees sorted balls in Ballapalooza, saw fabric fly in Fans and Fabric, and created windmills in the WorkShop - all while having a beer in hand.   During regular operating hours at the Museum, every guest must h... Read More
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Discovery Lab's Executive Director/CEO Celebrates 10 years

6/1/22

June 1, 2022, marks a milestone 10th anniversary for Discovery Lab's Executive Director/CEO Raymond J. Vandiver, Ph.D. In 2007, a group of moms in a playroom discussed the need for a children's museum in Tulsa. Tulsa Children's Museum/Discovery Lab was born and upon opening, Vandiver was named Executive Director at the original location in Owen Park.   When asked about his past 10 years at the Lab, he stated that resilience and grit are key—recovering quickly when thin... Read More
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2022: A Summer of Discovery

3/9/22

Calling all summer scientists! Curious explorers from Pre-K through 6th Grade will learn about nature, bugs, weather, and everything in between at Discovery Lab's Summer Break Camp. Weekly sessions will run from June 6th to August 12th.  According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, consistent summer learning experiences can help close opportunity gaps, lead to higher graduation rates, and increase college readiness in students.  Time Pre-K + Kindergarten: 9:0... Read More
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New Year, New Museum

1/9/22

The new Discovery Lab will open to the public on January 24th after a ribbon-cutting at 9am. Prior to the ribbon cutting, Gizmo Guild and regular members will get into the museum before the public.  The museum will hold a special Gizmo Guild only event on Friday, January 14th, from 4:00 – 9:00 pm.  Then the museum will open for Members Only from January 15th through January 23rd with the following hours of operation: Monday – Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. &am... Read More
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Give the Gift of Discovery

1/9/22

We expect over 300,000 guests and elementary students to visit our museum including our five classrooms in the Lab’s first year.  Your donation will help provide hands-on engagement within our STEAM learning experiences that will last a lifetime. Read More
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