While the Center is usually only open to members on Monday, anybody was welcomed inside to spend their day off learning all about flight and space travel.
“This is an opportunity for people to come learn about the technology, see forces of flight in action, learn about the things that really make airplanes work, the things that take us to the stars,” said Senior Director of Development and Data Management Sarah Tropp-Pacelli.
Along with the Science and Flight Room, which is always open, the center featured special demonstrations and planetarium shows throughout the day.
Children had the chance to build and take home their own gliders. They also tried the flight simulator, which is normally only available on weekends.
“There’s also something about getting your hands on and doing it yourself that creates that spark, that connection that really allows you take it to the next level, and create those lifelong memories,” Tropp‑Pacelli said.
The Discovery Science Center has other events planned throughout the year, including a summer program.