Discovery Centers
Edgerton Explorit Center
Nebraska’s Hands-On Science Center featuring interactive exhibits, demonstrations and theater programs for all ages. Named for Dr. Harold “Doc” Edgerton, Aurora native, inventor of flash photography, the strobe light and side scan sonar. Named one of the 15 most influential inventors of the industrial revolution and the 1986 inductee into the National Inventors Hall of Fame.
Plan Your Visit
Getting There & Details
- Admission
- Admission: $3.50 adults, $2.50 children ages 4-high school, under 4 free. Group tours of 20 or more: $2.00. AAA discount.
- Hours
- Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm, Sun., 1-5 pm. Closed Christmas, Thanksgiving, New Year's Day and Easter.
- Address
- 208 16th St.
- Phone
- (402) 694-4032
- Map
- Get Directions →
Handicapped Accessible.
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