Sutton Free Library
Why Visit McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center?
The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center has an amazing collection of innovative, interactive exhibits to explore. Delve into the worlds of astronomy, aviation, Earth and space sciences and become immersed in this entertaining learning environment.
There are programs at the Discovery Center for all ages! From our planetarium theater to our high-tech observatory to workshops for Little Explorers and educators alike… there is something for everyone at your Discovery Center.
McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center
2 Institute Drive Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-7827
Spring/Fall/Winter Hours
Wednesdays - Sundays
10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
CLOSED December 18th-20th, 2024
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Summer Hours
Open to the public daily mid-June through early September
10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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School Vacation Weeks
Open to the public daily during school vacation weeks for MA and NH.
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Holidays
Open to the public on:
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Juneteenth,
Indigenous Peoples’ (Columbus) Day, & Veterans Day.
CLOSED on all other federally recognized holidays, Easter & Christmas Eve.
Please double-check hours when planning your visit.
McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center
Free general admission to the Discovery Center!
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Each pass offers free admission for up to four people
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Libraries can issue up to two passes per day
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Passes are valid for general admission, as well as for Super Stellar Friday
Library passes DO NOT include admission to planetarium shows and are not accepted during special events, such as AerospaceFest.