DON HARRINGTON DISCOVERY CENTER

AMARILLO, TX

Don Harrington Discovery Center is a science museum located in Amarillo, Texas. It was opened in 1976 and is named after the late Don Harrington, a philanthropist and businessman from the area. The museum's mission is to inspire curiosity and foster learning in science and technology.

The Don Harrington Discovery Center has a variety of exhibits that cater to all ages, from children to adults. One of its most popular exhibits is the Space Theater, which features a 40-foot dome that projects full-dome movies and star shows. Another exhibit is the Health and Wellness area, which focuses on the human body and its systems.

The museum also has an outdoor area called the Joy Burns Plaza, which features a variety of interactive exhibits, including a giant kaleidoscope, a water play area, and a musical garden. Additionally, the museum has a 3D printing lab, a planetarium, and a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) lab for children.

Don Harrington Discovery Center is a popular destination for school field trips, and it also hosts a variety of programs and events throughout the year, such as summer camps, birthday parties, and adult education classes. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday and is closed on Sundays and Mondays.

DON HARRINGTON DISCOVERY CENTER is a Science & Technology Museums & Planetarium in AMARILLO TX. US MID #8404801440

The museum is classed as SCI (Science & Technology Museums & Planetariums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 1,296,671 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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AMARILLO
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