The Discovery Center
We are a community educational history and science center offering children a hands-on learning experience to stimulate a passion, curiosity and wonder for the environment and physical sciences. We deliver science successfully to thousands of children each year in a variety of ways, including field trips, camps, outreach, birthday parties and more.
The Discovery Center is located on 5 acres of land donated to the children of the Valley by The Roessler family. The winery was once the site of the Estella Blanca Vineyards founded by F.M. Roessler in 1892. The winery produced brandy and closed during prohibition. The land was then donated to the City of Fresno as Reedy Park. In 1954 The Fresno Jr. Museum of Science and Natural History was established on the site. The staff soon added educational classes, displays and live animals. In the 70's it was renamed The Discovery Center.
From our full time Discovery Leaders to our wonderful volunteers The Discovery Center has the best people around to ensure that your child has the best possible experience. All of our leaders have the right knowledge to teach your child all the wonderful things about science.