Sci-Tech Discovery Center Programs

Sci-Tech Discovery Center Programs includes Daily Discoveries, Maker Studio, monthly public events, Storytime Science (PK-4-K), and STEAM Explores (1st-5th). Daily Discoveries are held weekdays at 11 AM and 1 PM, and Maker Studio is open on weekends from 10 AM to 4 PM. The High School Volunteer Program runs year-round for grades 9-12, and the Teen Internship Programs are offered in spring, fall, and summer.

Programs

• Daily Discoveries — 5-12; designed with students in K-5 in mind but scalable for all ages · Weekdays at 11 AM & 1 PM
• Maker Studio — 7+; designed with students in K-5 in mind but scalable for all ages · Weekends from 10 AM - 4 PM
• Monthly Public Event — One day a month, usually on a Saturday · Museum-wide event with multiple hands-on activities throughout the museum designed for extra family fun.
• Community Events — Sci-Tech participates in public events that support its mission.
• High School Volunteer Program — Grade 9-12 · Year-round · Volunteers assist staff with maintaining, cleaning, and facilitating the museum floor during scheduled shifts.
• Teen Internship Programs — Spring, fall, and summer · Competitive programs that accept a limited number of interns each term after multiple interviews.
• Adult & Corporate Volunteer Program — 18+ · Adult and corporate volunteers are accepted on a case-by-case basis for events and projects.
• Skillshare Volunteer Program — Designed for people who have a mastery of a skill and want to volunteer that skill. Volunteers are accepted on a case-by-case basis for current and future projects.
• Storytime Science (PK-4-K) — PK-4-K · Afterschool program.
• STEAM Explores (1st-5th) — 1st-5th · Afterschool program.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• General schedule: Free public programming includes Daily Discoveries weekdays at 11 AM and 1 PM, Maker Studio weekends from 10 AM to 4 PM, and a monthly public event one day a month, usually on a Saturday. Afterschool programs are booked by the session, with a minimum of monthly sessions and a maximum of biweekly sessions per semester.
• Facility hours: School year hours: Monday closed; Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm; Saturday 10am-6pm; Sunday 12pm-5pm

About the provider

Sci-Tech Discovery Center, Inc. became a 501(c)3 organization in 2004 after five years as an initiative of the Junior League of Collin County. The center opened in Frisco in 2010. Its mission is to engage and inspire learners of all ages and backgrounds to embrace discovery and innovation through the active exploration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Sci-Tech serves 65,000 visitors on-site and off-site each year, and educators travel to groups around North Texas to deliver TEKS-aligned programs during and after school.

No admission 1 hour prior to close. Some activities may require adult participation. Free Daily Discoveries are held weekdays 11AM and 1PM at the Maker Studio. The Maker Studio will be closed during high-volume field trip days. Afterschool programs: price per session is $225 (min. 5, max. 20); maximum students per session is 15; Storytime Science (PK-4-K) / STEAM Explores (1st-5th). For the safety of the children in the museum, a recent background check, provided by the volunteer, is required of anyone over the age of 18.

Last updated November 1, 2026.