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.
Know before you go
Review FAQs page
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
Earth Day Celebration
Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 10 am – 3 pm PST
Discovery Center
Join us at the Gates Foundation Discovery Center for an inspiring Earth Day program! Dive into innovation and action as we explore groundbreaking ideas for a healthier future.
2nd Annual Women’s Leadership Gathering
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 | 4 – 7 pm PST
Discovery Center
This gathering brings together women leaders from diverse industries to share insights, exchange ideas, and drive meaningful change toward gender equity in the workplace.
