Group tours
We offer drop-in public tours of the Discovery Center at 2 p.m. and a tour of the special exhibition, A Better Way to Go: Toilets and the Future of Sanitation at 3:30 p.m. every day we are open.
To learn more about our group tour offerings, or if you have a group of 10+ people or need a specific time, reserve a private group tour using the learn more button below.
School workshops
Bring your students for hands-on, interactive learning experiences that will spark conversations about local and global issues and inspire action.
Virtual school workshops
Can’t make it to the Discovery Center in person? We have you covered! All of our school workshops can be modified for a virtual visit.
Upcoming Tours
Saturday Partner Stories
Saturday, February 22, 2025 | 11:30 am – 12 pm PST
Discovery Center
Inclusive Financial Services | In honor of Seattle Museum Month, we will host Saturday Partner Stories each Saturday in February, a storytelling series highlighting individuals and organizations creating meaningful change and inspiring progress in their communities!
Tour & Staff Chat
Thursday, February 27, 2025 | 2 – 3 pm PST
Discovery Center
Strategic Philanthropy | Tour the galleries for 30 minutes with a Discovery Center guide and then chat with a featured staff member at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation about their area of focus.
Tour & Staff Chat
Thursday, March 13, 2025 | 2 – 3 pm PST
Discovery Center
Tour the galleries for 30 minutes with a Discovery Center guide and then chat with a featured staff member at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation about their area of focus.
Tour & Staff Chat
Thursday, March 20, 2025 | 2 – 3 pm PST
Discovery Center
Why math? | Tour the galleries for 30 minutes with a Discovery Center guide and then chat with a featured staff member at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation about their area of focus.
Special exhibition school workshop
What to do with all the poo?
Educators bring your students to experience our special exhibition, A Better Way to Go in our workshop, What to do with all the poo? Also, check out the lessons and resources available to enhance your visit.