About Us
Fresno Discovery Center is a nonprofit science center dedicated to sparking imagination and inspiring lifelong learning for families across the Central Valley.
Serving families of the Central Valley since 1954
Our 5.5-acre property features hands-on exhibits, a cactus garden, and outdoor spaces where kids can dig for fossils, meet live animals, and discover the wonders of science through play.
While kids are at the heart of what we do, we also connect with the wider community through programs like Café Scientifique, as well as by bringing discovery on the road to school fairs, local festivals, and farmers markets.
Our Mission
To ignite curiosity & imagination by providing hands-on, brains-on STEAM experiences to Central Valley youth.
A Legacy of Discovery
Our story is rooted in generosity. In the 1950s, Frank Reedy donated funds to the City of Fresno to purchase 5½ acres of land for the “children of Fresno,” establishing Reedy Park and what would become the Fresno Junior Museum of Science and Natural History. By 1968, the museum gained nonprofit status and has been serving families ever since.
In 1995, Fred and Perle Deutsch donated their extraordinary cactus and succulent collection, now known as the Deutsch Cactus Garden, which includes over 250 species. Visitors can stroll the winding garden trail and continue into our desert tortoise habitat, where plants and animals come together to showcase the adaptability of desert ecosystems.
Today, Fresno Discovery Center continues to grow with programs, exhibits, and events that bring science to life both on-site and out in the community.
