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EPIC Discovery Center entrance at sunset

Visitor Information

EPIC main exhibit hall with hands-on activities for families

EPIC is an innovative discovery center located in Grand Island Nebraska.

We offer over 25 interactive exhibits and activities in science, technology, engineering, math, and art for the whole family.

EPIC visitor using a hands-on activity in the exhibit hall

Location

EPIC is located in the former Armory building within Ryder Park, a central and accessible activity hub for Grand Island families.

2900 W Old Potash Hwy
Grand Island, NE 68803

(308) 392-3457

Email

info@epicdiscovery.org

  • Monday - Saturday

    9am - 6pm

    Sunday

    1pm - 6pm

    Holiday and special hours may vary. Check our latest updates before planning your visit.

  • New Year’s Day
    Easter Sunday
    Labor Day
    Thanksgiving Day
    Christmas Eve
    Christmas Day

  • $15 per person

    Members

    Included

  • Plan a visit for schools, organizations, or groups of 10 or more. EPIC offers hands-on learning experiences designed for active exploration, creativity, and STEAM-based discovery.

    For group visits, field trips, or school questions, contact EPIC or use the programs and visit information on this site.

  • Museums for All

    $5 admission per person with a SNAP EBT card and photo ID. Available for up to four people per EBT card.

    *This discount is available on-site only and must be requested at check-in.

    Military Discount

    $5 admission for the military service member with valid military ID.

    *This discount applies to the individual ticket only, is available on-site only, and must be requested at check-in.

Explore, build, climb, create.

EPIC is built for active, hands-on discovery, with exhibits and creative spaces for young children, older kids, teens, families, schools, and groups.

Hands-on exhibit table with families inside EPIC Discovery Center

Hands-On Exhibits

Explore interactive exhibits where kids can test balance, build bridges, create ball runs, experiment with air, light, motion, circuits, magnets, and more.

Two-story climber and air tube exhibit inside EPIC Discovery Center

Two-Story Climber

Move through EPIC’s two-story climber, high net level, slide, viewing areas, and connected play features built for active discovery.

Crawlers Area for young children inside EPIC Discovery Center

Little Learners

The Crawlers Area gives younger children a dedicated space with soft play, a sensory wall, books, seating, a quiet box, and nursing area nearby.

Arch building activity inside EPIC Discovery Center

Build + Engineer

Try arch building, bridge building, KEVA blocks, foam blocks, construction play, ball runs, and other hands-on engineering challenges.

Art Room with tables and stools inside EPIC Discovery Center

Art + Making

Create in the Art Room, add to the noodle pixel wall, experiment with magnetic wall art and poetry, and explore spaces built for hands-on making.

Tech Room with computers and recording equipment inside EPIC Discovery Center

Tech + Media

Explore the Tech Room, stop motion animation stations, circuit tables, and recording studio experiences designed for creative digital discovery.

Teen Lounge with seating and pool table inside EPIC Discovery Center

Older Kids + Teens

EPIC is not just for young children. Older kids and teens can use the Teen Lounge, Tech Room, Art Room, Workshop, and project-based spaces.

Cafe seating area inside EPIC Discovery Center

Cafe + Gift Shop

Pause between exhibits in the cafe seating area, then stop by the gift shop for kid-friendly toys, activities, and discovery-inspired take-home items.

Party room set up for a birthday celebration at EPIC Discovery Center

Groups + Parties

Schools, youth groups, families, and community organizations can contact EPIC to plan field trips, parties, and group learning experiences.

Spaces

Make, climb, gather

Expect exhibit galleries, a two-story climber, makerspace, classroom, lounge, and studio areas.

All Ages

Birth to 18

EPIC serves young children and teens, including spaces designed for older students.

Exhibits

25+ interactive experiences

Permanent exhibit areas introduce science, technology, engineering, art, and math through play.

A visit built around hands-on discovery.

Families should understand the experience quickly: it is active, interactive, inclusive, and useful for more than one age group.

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