Witness the joy of learning through discovery at the Discovery Room

The Discovery Room is a dynamic, interactive area that introduces children and families to the wonders of science in a fun, tactile environment. Designed like a mini-museum, it gives young visitors the chance to explore topics like archaeology, paleontology, astronomy, and biology through touchable displays and engaging activities.

• Location: Floor 1
  
• Timings: Saturdays and Sundays, from 10:30am to 1:30pm and 2:15pm to 5:15pm
  
• Duration: 40-minute timed entry
  
• Reservation required: First-come, first-serve basis
  
• Best for: Families with children aged 4-12

The Discovery Room is designed to make science feel personal and exciting. Kids can examine real fossils, look through microscopes, and even piece together a life-sized cast dinosaur skeleton. There’s a replica of an African baobab tree filled with wildlife specimens, drawers of minerals to explore, and a magnetic wall for matching animal tracks. It’s all about learning by doing, with guidance from museum educators.

Featured highlights:

• Cultural artifacts
  
• A digital seismographic display
  
• Fossil and specimen exploration drawers
  
• African baobab tree model filled with hidden wildlife clues