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).

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!

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.

The destructive battles continue in the SALT Block’s West Wing Keiser Community Room, again this September! Catawba Science Center is proud to announce the 9th annual Hickory Bot Battles combat robot competition will be returning September 11th & 12th, 2026. Featuring over 100 competitive combat robot builders, robots weighing up to three pounds fight to the “death" in the 8’ x 8’ bulletproof arena*. As the largest combat robot event in NC, Hickory Bot Battles brings competitors from across the country, often including teams that have competed on the BattleBots TV show. Witness the Corporate Cup Competition, which gives companies a chance to prove their engineering superiority via a single-elimination combat robot competition for glory and the cherished HBB Corporate Cup Trophy!

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

Every Friday and Saturday in August, visit and learn about sharks! Fun activities and crafts for kids.   Live small shark feeding with one of our trained staff.  Meet our shark mascot!    Register at admission for a chance to meet one of our small sharks in person.

Mark your calendars for a frightfully fun evening at Sturgeon City’s Spooktacular! Join us on Friday, October 16th, 2026, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm for an unforgettable night of spooky science and family fun.

Join us for another fun-filled year of Summer Fun with hands-on science camps for pre-K to rising 9th graders! Choose from one, two, or multiple weeks of exciting and engaging classes with weekly themes designed for specific age groups and led by professional educators. CSC Members get discounts on Summer Camp! Be sure to renew your membership prior to signing up for camp to ensure you get member pricing for the full summer!

Join us the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 2 PM for our brand-new Facebook Live series, Tune in Tuesday. This interactive experience brings you closer to the science center with exclusive behind-the-scenes access, fun facts you won’t hear anywhere else, and special features on the people, animals, and exhibits that make our center so unique. Best of all, you’re part of the show! Ask questions in real time, connect with our team, and dive deeper into the science that sparks your curiosity.