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Fort Discovery - National Science Center

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Fort Discovery - The National Science Center

Fort Discovery - The National Science Center

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Welcome to one of the most inovative and educational facilities open to the public in the United States.

Housed in The National Science Center, 1 Seventh Street, Augusta, Georgia, Fort Discovery is the only science center dedicated to exciting students across the nation about math, science, and technology.

At The National Science Center, math and science are not lifeless, boring subjects to be approached with skepticism. Instead, they are fascinating areas of knowledge which are great fun to explore! They strive to ignite the curiosity of young people and instill within them the desire to learn. In short, they want to help America's youth experience the thrill of discovery!

You can, for instance, see an indoor lightening storm, ride a high-wire bike, be a part of a science demonstration, and imerse yourself in all of the wonders of science.

Challenging, entertaining, educational, interactive, visionary, meeting the needs of so many in such creative ways, national in scope and national in impact, the National Science Center and Fort Discovery are all of these and more. Open Monday through Saturday from 10am until 5pm, and on Sunday from noon until 5pm. $8 for adults, $6 for children. Seniors, active military and children under 4 free. 706-821-0200.

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