Discovery Station, Hagerstown

Name: Discovery Station
Address: 101 W Washington St, Hagerstown, 21740-4709, United States
Telephone: +1 301-790-0076

#6 among attractions in Hagerstown

Museum, Children's museum, Playground, Science museum

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Discovery Station, is a hands-on, family-friendly museum in downtown Hagerstown, Maryland, United States that opened to the public in 2005. The museum's focus is to create an environment that stimulates curiosity for discovery, exploration, and further investigation through exhibits and programs that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math principles. The museum is a member of the Association of Science and Technology Centers, the American Alliance of Museums, and the NASA Museum Alliance. ()

Established: 5 July 1996 (28 years ago)Coordinates: 39°38'35"N, 77°43'23"W

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101 W Washington StHistoric HeightsHagerstown 21740-4709 United States

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+1 301-790-0076

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Discovery Station – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, Hagerstown City Park, Municipal Stadium, Hager House.

0.6 miSW
Museum, Art museum
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, Hagerstown
16 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Hagerstown, Maryland, the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts stands as a cultural oasis, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the world of visual arts. Established in 1931, this museum is a testament to the rich artistic...
0.6 miSW
Park
Hagerstown City Park, Hagerstown
16 min walk • Hagerstown City Park is a public urban park just southwest of the central business district of Hagerstown, Maryland, United States. The park is located at the junction of Virginia Avenue, Key Street, Walnut Street, Prospect Street, and Memorial Boulevard.
0.9 miSE
Baseball, Sport venue, Sport
Municipal Stadium, Hagerstown
23 min walk • Municipal Stadium is a stadium in Hagerstown, Maryland, United States. It is primarily used for baseball. It was built in 1930 in a short time period of six weeks. It holds 4,600 people.
0.4 miSW
Museum, History museum
Hager House, Hagerstown
12 min walk • The Hager House is a two-story stone house in Hagerstown, Maryland, United States that dates to c. 1740. The house was built by Jonathan Hager, a German immigrant from Westphalia, who founded Hagerstown.
~720 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Maryland Theatre, Hagerstown
4 min walk • The Maryland Theatre is a music and entertainment venue located in the Arts and Entertainment District of downtown Hagerstown, Maryland. It was built in 1915, partially destroyed by fire in 1974, reopened in 1978, and expanded into a full performing arts complex in 2019.
~310 ftNW
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Miller House, Hagerstown
2 min walk • The Price–Miller House is a historic home located in Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, United States. It is a 2+1⁄2-story, brick Neoclassical-style townhouse that rests on a high-cut stone foundation, and was built circa 1824–1825.
~1420 ftNE
Church
Zion Reformed United Church of Christ, Hagerstown
7 min walk • Zion Reformed United Church of Christ, originally The German Reformed Church was founded in 1770 in Hagerstown, Maryland. The church, at 201 North Potomac Street, was the first within the town limits.
0.5 miW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum, Hagerstown
14 min walk • The Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum located at 300 South Burhans Boulevard, Hagerstown, Maryland, USA, has exhibits relating to local railroad history and model railroads. The Hagerstown Roundhouse Complex was built in 1939.
~1060 ftS
Church
St. John's Lutheran Church, Hagerstown
6 min walk • St. John's Lutheran Church, founded in 1770, is a historic Lutheran church located at 141 South Potomac Street in the South end of the Arts and Entertainment District of Hagerstown, Maryland.
1 miS
Cemetery
Rose Hill Cemetery, Hagerstown
26 min walk • Rose Hill Cemetery, located in Hagerstown, Maryland, is the oldest public cemetery in Washington County Maryland. The cemetery features over 102 acres of burial space and is the final resting place of over 43,000 individuals.
0.8 miSW
Museum
Western Maryland 202, Hagerstown
22 min walk • Western Maryland Railway No. 202 is a preserved 4-6-2 "pacific" steam locomotive built in 1912 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works for the Western Maryland Railway.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Discovery Station open?

Discovery Station is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Discovery Station?

Nearby attractions include Old Washington County Library, Hagerstown (1 min walk), Washington County Courthouse, Hagerstown (1 min walk), Miller House, Hagerstown (2 min walk), Hagerstown Commercial Core Historic District, Hagerstown (3 min walk).