- General Admission Rates
- School Group Rates
- Non-School Group Rates
- Hours of Operation
- Directions
- Map
- Parking
- Discovery Deli on the Levee
| General Admission Rates | |
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| General Admission includes access to our Exhibit floors, including the Power Station and Kidscape. Please note: Closed-toe shoes and foot socks are required for some of our exhibit experiences. |
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| Adults (18-54) | $8.00 |
| Senior Citizens (55+) | $6.00 |
| Active Duty Military | $6.00 |
| Children (4-17) | $6.00 |
| Children under 4 | Free with paid adult ticket |
| All GA students who receive free or reduced lunches are authorized a free "Buddy Pass" ($30.00 value). Passes are available through your school administrator. | |
| STARLAB Portable Planetarium Daily Presentations | $2.00 |
| Paul S. Simon Discovery Theater All-day Pass | $2.00 |
| Additional Information: | (706) 821-0200 or (800) 325-5445 |
| School Group Rates | ||
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| General Admission | ||
| Students | Georgia Public, Private & Home School Groups | Free |
| Other School Groups | $4.00 | |
| Chaperones | 1 per 5 students (Grades PreK4-8) | Free |
| 1 per 10 students (Grades 9-12) | Free | |
| Additional Adult Chaperones | $6.50 | |
| Additional Military/Senior Citizen Chaperones | $4.50 | |
| Reserved Programs / Special Features | ||
| Paul S. Simon Discovery Theater | Students | $2.00 |
| Chaperones | Free | |
| STARLAB Portable Planetarium | Students | $2.00 |
| Chaperones | Free | |
| Discovery Labs | Students | $2.50 |
| Chaperones | Free | |
| Additional Information / School Group Reservations | ||
| Contact Scheduling | (706) 821-0221 or (800) 325-5445, ext. 0221 | |
| Non-School Group Rates | |
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| General Admission | |
| Adults (18-54) | $6.50 |
| Seniors | $4.50 |
| Military (Active Duty) | $4.50 |
| Children (4-17) | $4.50 |
| Special Features | |
| Paul S. Simon Discovery Theater All-day Pass |
$2.00 |
| STARLAB Portable Planetarium | $2.00 |
| Additional Information / Non-School Group Reservations | |
| Contact Scheduling | (706) 821-0221 or (800) 325-5445, ext. 0221 |
| Hours of Operation | |
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| Monday - Saturday | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | Noon to 5:00 PM |
| Holiday Closures | Easter Thanksgiving Christmas Day New Year's Day |
| Directions | |
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| Destination | National Science Center's Fort Discovery |
| Address | One 7th Street, Augusta, GA 30901 |
| I-20 From South Carolina Take Riverwatch Parkway Exit 200 just past the Georgia Welcome Center. At the exit traffic light, turn left onto Riverwatch Parkway and proceed downtown. At the end of Riverwatch Parkway, continue straight onto Jones St. past 2 traffic lights at 15th St. and 13th St. respectively. Jones St.will dead-end at 10th St. Turn left onto 10th St., go 1 block, then right onto Reynolds St. Fort Discovery will be 3 blocks on the left. From AtlantaTake Riverwatch Parkway Exit 200 just past Washington Road. At the exit traffic light turn left onto Riverwatch Parkway and proceed downtown. At the end of Riverwatch Parkway, continue straight onto Jones St. past 2 traffic lights at 15th St. and 13th St. respectively. Jones St. will dead-end at 10th St. Turn left onto 10th St., go 1 block, then turn right onto Reynolds St. Fort Discovery will be 3 blocks on the left. |
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| US-1 From South Carolina Take 5th St. Bridge Exit. At Reynolds St. traffic light turn right. Turn right at 7th St. into Fort Discovery. From GeorgiaTake Gordon Highway (US1/78/278) to Walton Way. Turn left onto Walton Way; turn right onto 7th St. Follow 7th St. to Fort Discovery. |
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| Map |
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Fort Discovery's location is indicated by the red "push pin" on the map to the left. This map is generated by Click anywhere on the map to go to their site and generate a printable map along with driving directions to Fort Discovery from your entered address. (Note: Site will open the site in a new window.) |
| Parking | |
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| 7th Street Parking Garage | |
| Owned by the City of Augusta, this parking facility is located at the National Science Center's Fort Discovery. | |
| Parking rates | $1.00 per hour
or
$4.00 per 24-hour period (maximum) Lost daily ticket - $4.00 rate applies Monthly
rates are also available to the general public who require
convenient downtown parking. To inquire or obtain
a monthly-rate key card, please contact: |
| Payment Information | This facility utilizes self-pay-on-exit parking
gates requiring either a single-visit ticket (obtained when
entering) or monthly-rate key card (see Parking rates above)
for exit. Accepted for payment: Change is returned in $1.00 coins. |
| Additional Parking Facilities | |
| Radisson Riverfront parking deck at 10th & Reynolds. Riverwalk parking area at 6th & Reynolds. Civic Center at 7th & Telfair. |
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| Discovery Deli on the Deli | |
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Augusta's only deli on the Levee!! Come enjoy the view of the Savannah River while you dine on one of our delicious deli or specialty sandwiches, salads, soups, chili or burgers. Then treat yourself to one of our desserts that is sure to please your sweet tooth! The Discovery Deli can also provide catered lunches, box lunch specials, bulk lunch deliveries and pick up orders for your group events. Need a place to hold your meeting or event? Reserve our private room or rent the entire deli for your private party, dinners or meetings. (Reservations must be made in advance.) |
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Download a Deli Menu
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Download a Group Lunch Order Form
Special note: This form enables the new "Typewriter"
feature, one of many found in the latest version of Adobe
Acrobat Reader. If you wish, you may use this feature to
complete your form before printing. |
| Address and Contact Information | |
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We're located downtown on the Riverwalk at Fort Discovery.
Accessible directly from Riverwalk or enter from Fort Discovery. For more information
or to begin planning a catered event, please contact Michael Leverett or Brad Usry at: Discovery Deli on the Levee
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