Hours and admission
Reserve your visit
Open Wed. – Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed Sun. – Tue. & major holidays
Admission is free for all. Online reservations are preferred, but walk-in visitors are welcome.
We will be closed on Wed. Dec. 25 & Wed. Jan. 1.
Know before you go
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Check out our frequently asked questions. Please note that all visitors are asked to adhere to our standards of respect.
Accessibility
View accessibility accommodations
The Discovery Center offers a range of accessibility accommodations for visitors of all abilities.
Group tours
Learn about tours
Group tours are available for groups of 10 or more. Please allow two weeks’ notice for scheduling.
Schools and educators
Learn about school resources
Explore our school resources and experiences for students.
Exhibition highlights
Designing Motherhood
This exhibition explores the arc of human reproduction through the lens of art and design. While being born is a universal human experience, the designs that shape it are not.
A Better Way to Go
“A Better Way to Go: Toilets and the Future of Sanitation” highlights new innovations, powerful stories, toilets of the future, art installations, and visions of resilient and sustainable sanitation systems that can move the needle on this critical issue and save lives.
Upcoming events
Breaking the Silence
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 | 4 – 7 pm PDT
Discovery Center, In-person & online
Join the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center and the Women+ Connect and Women of Color Connect Employee Resource Groups for a compelling evening featuring the acclaimed documentary, “Below the Belt” which sheds light on the systemic healthcare challenges that disproportionately impact women.
