OUR MISSION: To engage young minds through interactive, multi-sensory learning experiences that promote a greater understanding of themselves and their world.
GENERAL ADMISSION:
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Tuesdays 10 AM - 6 PM
Wednesdays - Saturdays from 10 AM - 5 PM
NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM EVENT CLOSING:
The Museum will be CLOSED on Friday, November 8 and will reopen at noon on Saturday, November 9.
First Friday FREE: Open from 5 - 7 PM on the first Friday of each month with no admission fee thanks to Harrisonburg Kiwanis Club. [Upcoming events: November 1, December 6]
Walk-ins are welcome, or skip the line and purchase tickets in advance HERE.
$9.00 per person per visit
Children under 1 year: FREE!
Members are free! Be sure to check out our cost-saving
membership options!
Purchase gift tickets and memberships here!
We participate in the Museums for All program.
Admission fee is $3.00 per person for families with SNAP EBT cards and valid ID. Learn more about our Accessibility + Inclusion initiatives.
*Please note that holiday hours vary. Check our calendar of events for schedule updates.
Unaccompanied Adult Policy
For the safety and comfort of our visitors, Explore More Discovery Museum does not allow adults without children to enter the museum unless accompanied by a staff member. If you are visiting without a child and wish to tour the museum, please check in at the front desk. A staff member will guide you on a brief tour, subject to availability. We have a small staff, so advance notice for tours is preferred to ensure staff availability.
STAFF DIRECTORY
Staff members serve many roles in their efforts to provide interactive, educational experiences for museum guests.
Lisa Shull
Executive Director
Melanie Veith
Program Manager
Marcia Zook
Exhibit Director
Caroline Hancock
Operations Manager
Sarah Sutt
Development Officer
Hannah Royal
Volunteer Coordinator, Guest Services
Jonathon Trice
Maker City Supervisor
Mychaela Riggleman
Guest Services
Peter Johnston
Guest Services
Nicole Dudley
Guest Services
Sarah Hussein
Guest Services
Peter Henry
Maker City
Lily Huff
Guest Services
Evelyn Lewis
Guest Services
Mayra Mejia-Guardado
Guest Services
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors is a group of community leaders who share a passion for the work of the Museum.
Kevin Gibson
President
Amy Henderson
Vice President
Dustin Didawick
Treasurer
Hannah Hutman
Secretary
Neal Lewis
Immediate Past President
Cory Davies
Chaz Haywood
Bekka Harsh
Charles Hendricks
Pat Kennedy
Mari Kyle
Wendy Lam
Eliz Ozcan
Heather Ream
Joel Shank
Kathleen Stoehr
Daphyne Saunders Thomas
Brad Walsh
advisory board
Amy Asfa
Eddie Bumbaugh
Laura Lee Conklin
Bill Culbreth
David Driver
Mike Goertzen
Glenna Graves
Martha Graham
John Hall
Susie Hoffman
Chris Kyle
Aaron Ludwig
Nancy Nichols
Tassie Pippert
Scott Rogers
Glenda Rooney
Pat Rooney
Judy Strickler
Troy Suter
Kathy Whitten
Hillary Wing-Richards