McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center

The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center's mission is to inspire every generation to reach for the stars, through engaging, artful and entertaining activities that explore astronomy, aviation, earth and space science. 

Library Pass

  • This pass gives free admission for up to four people to the Discovery Center’s exhibit galleries and Science Playground (open May-October, weather permitting).
  • We have two passes per day the Center is open.
  • Children under 3 years old are always free.

Hours of Operation

  • Summer: Daily, 10:30am-4pm.
  • Fall-Spring: Wednesday-Sunday, 10:30am-4pm.

Get In Touch

Call, email, or text the library to reserve a pass!
Phone: 524-4775, Text: 556-4666, Email: info@laconialibrary.org