Unleash your inner artist and engineer in Brick Masters Studio: Build with LEGO® Bricks Like a Pro, an immersive exhibition by world-renowned artist Sean Kenney. Brick Masters Studio features over 100 sculptures built with over 2 million LEGO® pieces, inviting guests to explore the intersection of art, science and engineering. Hands-on build challenges, real-world engineering concepts and insights into the artistic process show how imagination and innovation come together to create something extraordinary. Included with general admission to Discovery Place Science (also free for Members).

Join us for a summer of adventure and learning through Sturgeon City’s Camp Sturgeon! We offer different science topics each week! 

Join us for 2 fun-filled evenings with the Hickory Crawdads this summer! Claim up to 4 FREE tickets at the Crawdads Box Office with your CSC Membership Card. Be sure to stop by our booth before the game for some hands-on science activities, then settle in for first pitch at 7:00 PM. Stick around after the game for an exciting fireworks show to cap off the night! Not a member yet? Join today and don’t miss out on this exclusive perk. Membership Benefits | Join Catawba Science Center | Catawba Science Center | Changing Lives and Inspiring Learning Through Science and Wonder

DINOSAURS! has made their way back to CSC!  Get ready to come face-to-face with jaw-dropping fossils, thrilling prehistoric discoveries, and hands-on Jurassic fun for explorers of all ages.   The ROAR of prehistoric fun is here—don’t miss it!

ROAR into Father’s Day fun at our Dinos, Donuts & Dads event on June 20th from 9:00–10:00 AM at Catawba Science Center!   Enjoy early access to our DINOSAURS! Exhibit, dino-themed activities, a fossil hunt, raffle prizes, and more. Donuts, juice, and coffee will be provided, and your ticket includes access to all CSC exhibits beginning at 10:00 AM.   Bring your favorite dinosaur-loving dad and make unforgettable memories together. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!  

Spend a fun-filled time of learning and play at the EXPLORE! Dive into hands-on activities and discover all our center has to offer at your own pace. Let your curiosity lead the way through a vibrant array of interactive exhibits designed for hands-on fun. Because we rotate our learning stations a little each time, every visit offers a fresh opportunity to encounter something new and exciting. This program follows a completely free-flowing format, allowing you the flexibility to stay for just a short while or immerse yourself in the fun for the entire duration. While all are welcome, the activities are specially geared toward children ages 3 to 12.

Calling all young builders and master creators! Get ready to unleash your imagination and showcase your skills at Sturgeon City’s thrilling LEGO Tournaments. Gather your friends and form teams of 4 to 8 children (5-13 year old) for an unforgettable day of creativity and friendly competition.

Dive into adventure with our NEW IMMOTION VR Experience: Shark Dive, launching May 22nd at CSC!   Get up close with the incredible sharks of Tiger Beach in this thrilling, immersive underwater experience. No wetsuit required.

Step back 66 million years and journey through the final chapter of the age of dinosaurs in Dinosaur Evolution—a thrilling immersive experience that brings the Cretaceous world to life. Witness feathered raptors on the hunt, armored giants defending their turf, and the mighty T. rex at the top of the food chain. But even these perfectly evolved creatures couldn’t escape Earth’s most devastating extinction event. Stunning visuals and cutting-edge science reveal how evolution shaped the dinosaurs—and how birds, their modern-day descendants, continue their legacy. It’s a prehistoric adventure that will inspire the next generation of paleontologists and conservationists alike. This unique experience is a bonus feature to our exhibit which is not included in admission to CSC. Members: $5 | Non-Members: $7

Don’t miss this month’s SPARK event featuring, Western Piedmont Council of Governments. SPARK is a STEM career showcase featuring local industries in the Carolina Foothills. Participate in guided activities based on their careers.