Unleash your inner artist and engineer in Brick Masters Studio: Build with LEGO® Bricks Like a Pro, an immersive exhibition by world-renowned artist Sean Kenney. Brick Masters Studio features over 100 sculptures built with over 2 million LEGO® pieces, inviting guests to explore the intersection of art, science and engineering. Hands-on build challenges, real-world engineering concepts and insights into the artistic process show how imagination and innovation come together to create something extraordinary. Included with general admission to Discovery Place Science (also free for Members).

Join us for a summer of adventure and learning through Sturgeon City’s Camp Sturgeon! We offer different science topics each week! 

DINOSAURS! has made their way back to CSC!  Get ready to come face-to-face with jaw-dropping fossils, thrilling prehistoric discoveries, and hands-on Jurassic fun for explorers of all ages.   The ROAR of prehistoric fun is here—don’t miss it!

Spend a fun-filled time of learning and play at the EXPLORE! Dive into hands-on activities and discover all our center has to offer at your own pace. Let your curiosity lead the way through a vibrant array of interactive exhibits designed for hands-on fun. Because we rotate our learning stations a little each time, every visit offers a fresh opportunity to encounter something new and exciting. This program follows a completely free-flowing format, allowing you the flexibility to stay for just a short while or immerse yourself in the fun for the entire duration. While all are welcome, the activities are specially geared toward children ages 3 to 12.

Join park staff to learn about the fascinating frogs that call Jones Lake State Park home and discover how simple “frog hotels” provide cool, moist hiding places that help frogs stay safe during the day. Participants will paint and decorate PVC frog hotels that will be installed throughout the park to create new amphibian habitat. You’ll also learn how to build your own frog hotel at home to help local wildlife. Space is limited, and registration is required. Call park office at (910)- 588-4550 to register. All ages welcome!

Grab your leash and hit the trail with your four-legged friend! Join us for a fun and informative guided dog hike where you and your pup will explore the park together while learning how to be responsible trail users. Your dog can even become an official NC State Parks Bark Ranger! Treats and special giveaways will be available (while supplies last) for both pups and their humans. All dogs must remain on a leash at all times and should be well-behaved and comfortable around other people and pets.

Calling all young builders and master creators! Get ready to unleash your imagination and showcase your skills at Sturgeon City’s thrilling LEGO Tournaments. Gather your friends and form teams of 4 to 8 children (5-13 year old) for an unforgettable day of creativity and friendly competition.

Dive into adventure with our NEW IMMOTION VR Experience: Shark Dive, launching May 22nd at CSC!   Get up close with the incredible sharks of Tiger Beach in this thrilling, immersive underwater experience. No wetsuit required.

Step back 66 million years and journey through the final chapter of the age of dinosaurs in Dinosaur Evolution—a thrilling immersive experience that brings the Cretaceous world to life. Witness feathered raptors on the hunt, armored giants defending their turf, and the mighty T. rex at the top of the food chain. But even these perfectly evolved creatures couldn’t escape Earth’s most devastating extinction event. Stunning visuals and cutting-edge science reveal how evolution shaped the dinosaurs—and how birds, their modern-day descendants, continue their legacy. It’s a prehistoric adventure that will inspire the next generation of paleontologists and conservationists alike. This unique experience is a bonus feature to our exhibit which is not included in admission to CSC. Members: $5 | Non-Members: $7

Celebrate America’s 250th by discovering the red, white, and blue wildlife that calls Jones Lake State Park home. Learn how these fascinating animals are connected to our nation’s history through fun facts, interactive activities, and hands-on exploration for all ages.