Learn, connect, experience, and explore all things AI in EDU. April 13-15, 2024 at the San Diego Convention Center.

Discovery Center of Springfield is dedicated to inspiring curiosity and a life-long love of learning through hands-on experiences in STEM.

Visit the Holt and Miller Observatory for a bit of rooftop sky gazing!

Lake Norman State Park will be hosting one of A250’s traveling exhibits August 13th through September 24th. Stop by the Visitor Center from 9am-5pm, to see the exhibit in our auditorium.  Developed for the state’s America 250 NC “When Are We US?” initiative, the traveling exhibit is part of North Carolina’s commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary. This exhibit tells the stories of seven everyday North Carolinians and extraordinary leaders — Gertrude Weil, Henry Owl, Joe Lewis, Abraham Galloway, Ronald Mace, James Hunter, and Willa Player — who petitioned, protested, and organized to expand democracy. The exhibit explores change, freedom, civic responsibility, and overcoming challenges by telling the story of a few North Carolinians who have raised their voices to call out injustice and fully participate in our democratic society. To learn more about America250 visit their website. 

(Exhibit)GEAR UP: The Science of BikesOpen May 17 through September 7, 2025, the Children’s Museum & Science Center at the Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences features our newest travelling exhibit, “GEAR UP: The Science of Bikes.”   Adults will enjoy 200 years worth of vintage bikes on display, while kids will get a kick out of hands-on, bicycle-related physics activities! Live animal Gallery and Marial V. Howard Arts Center are also included with museum admission.

Lake Norman State Park will be hosting the Moonshine and Motorsports Traveling Exhibit June 15 until July 15 this summer! Stop by the Visitor Center from 9am-5pm, to see the exhibit in our auditorium.  This exhibit contains 12 panels all about moonshine and motorsports.  To learn more about trail locations throughout the state visit DCNR’s Moonshine and Motorsports webpage. 

Adventure Awaits! Turtle Travels is open at the Catawba Science Center! Turtle Travels showcases the incredible journey undertaken by turtles. Learn about migration patterns, nesting habitats, and conservation efforts related to these fascinating creatures throughout this exhibit, located in Carpenter Hall. Make an additional stop at the aquatic Aquarium building to see our resident turtles and tortoises!