Exhibits | Innovation Labs | Films | Studios
House of Sound
EXPERIENCE THE SPIRIT. Discovery World is proud to bring you the Les Paul House of Sound exhibit, opening June 22nd! Learn more about Les Paul and The House of Sound..
Reiman Aquariums
Sail the Great Lakes, along the North East Atlantic coast, and into the waters of the Florida Keys – all by stepping into the Reiman Aquariums.
TechnoJungle
Join in the hunt for the next great idea by exploring the tangle of technology, inventions and ideas that make up the ever-changing Johnson Controls’ TechnoJungle™.
Great Lakes Future
See the entire Great Lakes watershed, built to scale, when you visit The Helen Bader Foundation's Great Lakes Future. Explore the ways in which you can utilize this exhibit experience to start a dialog about freshwater issues, stewardship, and our relationship with freshwater resources. Click here to see Great Lakes Future, Part 1 and Great Lakes Future, Part 2 podcasts.
The Challenge
Visit this life size re-creation of the first schooner built especially for the Great Lakes following the plans of a Manitowoc-based ship builder.
S/V Denis Sullivan
As Wisconsin's flagship and a flagship for the United Nations Environment Program, the USCG certified Sailing Vessel Denis Sullivan, is an educational sailing vessel connecting learners of all ages to the Great Lakes, oceans and our world of water through experiential learning and technology.
Dream Machine
Make your dreams a reality! The Rockwell Automation Dream Machine™ uses models of local landmarks to show how automation and control are a part of our daily lives.
Editing & Computer Lab | Electronics Lab | Bio Lab | General Science Lab Communications Lab | Prototyping Lab | Printing & Publishing Lab
Each of our eight labs, studios, and workshops is specially designed to place you in a dynamic, professional environment. Use our labs, studios, and workshops to add fire to your imagination as you begin to envision the type of experience you’d like to create for yoursef. Explore all of our labs!
September Innovation Labs
Everyday Skulls | Biology Lab
Saturdays at 3pm - $4 members | $5 non-members
Examine animal skulls and discover the relationship between anatomy and adaptations.
Parachutes and Parafoils | General Science Lab
Saturdays at 1pm and Sundays at 1pm & 2pm | $4 members | $5 non-members
Learn about deceleration devices like parachutes and parafoils. Build a parafoil and experiment with different sizes and weights.
Dynamic Reuse | Prototype Lab
Saturdays at 2pm and Sundays at 3pm & 4pm. $4 members | $5 non-members
Take an unwanted material, process it, and then use it to produce a useful product. Learn about why recycling is essential and design your own creation!
Les Paul | Print Lab
Saturdays at 12pm. $4 members | $5 non-members
Create a Les Paul inspired screenprint during this introduction to the screenprinting process.
CALL FOR RESERVATIONS FOR ALL LABS LISTED AT 414.765.8625
The Shel and Marianne Lubar Innovation Theater in the Technology Building and the Digital Theater in the Aquatarium both feature 20’ x 16’ high definition projection screens. Both theaters are ideal for accommodating groups of up to 144 visitors.
Now Showing!
Films show daily in both theaters on a continuous schedule.
Video Production Studio
The Video Production Studio provides a fully equipped television studio where young people can hone their skills both in front of and behind the camera. Students learn preproduction, production and postproduction. This area provides an environment where young people can experiment in producing products for film, television and the web-based media. Participants will also work on projects for actual broadcast.
Audio Studio
The Audio Studio explores the world of sound and how to capture and utilize that sound for music, radio, television and the web. As they learn the tools and equipment used in the audio studio, visitors learn the science of sound and the valuable role it can play in strong educational materials.
Calendar
August
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FAMILY Program: Catapult Challenge
On Saturdays - August 2, 9, 16 & 23
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live@thelakefront
Live outdoor music 5:30 - 9:00pm at Discovery World
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live@thelakefront
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DNR Family Program: Urban Wildlife Neighbors
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Mexican Fiesta Cultural Day!
12:00 - 8:30pm
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Artisans & Entrepreneurs Market
Friday, August 22 - Saturday, August 23
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Members Event: S/V Denis Sullivan Sail 12pm
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON EXHIBIT OPENS!
August 24, 26 & 27
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Sail Away to Door County Aboard the S/V Denis Sullivan
Milwaukee to Sturgeon Bay: Monday, August 25 - Thursday, August 28
Learn about this Adventure Sail and other Great Lakes adventures!
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MEMBERS NIGHT!
Featuring: The Harley-Davidson Exhibit
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Sail Away to Door County Aboard the S/V Denis Sullivan
Sturgeon Bay to Milwaukee: Friday, August 29 - Monday, September 1