Science & Discovery Center of Northwest Florida
Forty Years Ago...
In 1967, Junior Women's Club and the Women's Club of Panama City conceived the idea for a children's museum in Bay County. Other civic organizations and many volunteers joined with them over the years to develop the museum into what it is today. The first exhibit opened in 1969 in a farmer's market building that an elementary school's kindergarten class shared. The current museum property was first leased from the City of Panama City in 1972. The present building was erected and the first exhibits staged in 1981.
NOW...
As we celebrate over 42 years, we give heartfelt thanks to all the dedicated and determined pioneers who, equipped with a passion to make learning fun, poured their hearts and lives into turning a dream into reality for our children.
In June 2010 a new 6,000 square foot Visitor Center and Classroom Building was opened...and thanks to the generosity of this community...was moved into DEBT-FREE! Thank you to all our wonderful donors.
In April 2011 the new name was announced:
Science & Discovery Center of Northwest Florida
OUR MISSION
The Science and Discovery Center of Northwest Florida will educate and inspire children and adults through hands-on, interactive exhibits and programs that promote discovery of science, technology, and history.
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