SHU's Discovery Science Center & Planetarium

06/21/2026

Get ready for a LIMITED TIME EXPERIENCE! This Monday, June 22nd, Sacred Heart University's Discovery Science Center & Planetarium is launching "Call a Satellite," an interactive space experience where you can ask the International Space Station questions and get live, AI-powered answers!
Instead of just reading facts, you can have an AI chat with the ISS about its current location, speed, and more. Developed by Oasis Orbital, this is a must-see!

06/21/2026

We want to wish each and every person who is a dad to someone a Happy Father's Dad! To all the Dads, Stepdads, Granddads, Pet Dads & all other types of Dads we send you thanks for helping to support those who needed it!

06/19/2026

Today we celebrate Juneteenth, the anniversary of the day in 1865 when the news reached Galveston, Texas that slavery had ended, that freedom was theirs.
Juneteenth is a celebration of the unyielding spirit of a people. Today we reflect, learn, and commit to the ongoing journey of equality and justice.

06/19/2026

Do you want a boarding pass to jump on board with the Roman space telescope? This mission is blasting off at the end of August! Click on the link below and you can join the virtual crew!
The Nancy Grace Roman Telescope was named to honor Dr Nancy Grace Roman, who was NASA's first chief astronomer. Dr. Roman paved the way for space based studies of the broader universe. She is widely considered the "mother" of the Hubble Telescope. Her namesake telescope will deliver panoramic images 100 times larger than the Hubble Telescope!
Sign up to have your name on this historic journey!

https://my.nasa.gov/specialevents/s/send-your-name-with-nancy-roman

06/18/2026

Happy Pride Month from the staff of SHU's Discovery Science Center!
We PRIDE ourselves on being all inclusive and welcoming to everyone.
Discovery will always celebrate the beautiful diversity that makes our community so strong.

#2026 pride #

06/18/2026

Give your child a summer of fun and science! Spots are still open for Discovery's amazing Summer Programs. Let your little one explore space, engineering, music, dinosaurs, and more! Every week is a new Discovery, with programs designed to spark curiosity and foster a love for learning in a fun and interactive environment. Secure your child's spot today for an unforgettable summer adventure!

06/17/2026

The 2022 FIFA World Cup is currently underway, and we are already exhausted just thinking about it - 39 days of non-stop soccer is a whole lotta kickin'!
With 48 teams battling it out in 104 matches, it is sure to be filled with amazing saves, great kicks and a lot of "bending" the ball.
Soccer is a mesmerizing display of physics, biomechanics, and human physiology in action! The sport revolves around the laws of motion, energy transfer, and fluid dynamics, determining how a player controls their body, interacts with the ground, and shapes the ball's trajectory in the air.
Check out this video to learn how players can bend the ball!

Ever seen a ball curve or bend in the air during a soccer game and wondered what exactly makes it curve?Find Kyle at: http://twitter.com/kylekitzmillerInstag...

06/16/2026

Are you aware that the Discovery Science Center offers engaging experiences for adults as well as children?
Every Wednesday, we present an Astronomy After Dark show at 6:15pm, specifically designed for adult audiences. Additionally, as part of Free Bridgeport Wednesday, residents of Bridgeport can enjoy complimentary admission with proof of address. Everyone is welcome to join us with discounted admission available after 6pm, to go exclusively to the planetarium show.

06/14/2026

Have you come by to see our Frogs & Friends exhibit on the top floor?
This exhibit allows you to learn all about these amazing amphibians and it even includes some of frogs natural predators!
While caring for the Dart Frogs, one of our animal care team noticed that they all tapped one of their toes while they were eating. So with a little research we learned why they do that (check out the video for the answer)
Just shows that a lot of learning comes from simply asking questions!

Never stop being curious.