Campus Expansion Campaign

Building for the Future

Given the size of our region and the needs of our nation, we are compelled to grow in our mission and increase our footprint. Discovery Science Center’s $62 million phased campaign will enable us to meet the critical need for STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education in our community.

 

Phase One – Opening Spring 2014

Discovery Science Center begins construction of Phase One – an $18.5 million expansion in winter 2012. The magnificent 40,000 square foot Discovery Pavilion (pictured below) will bring national distinction to Discovery Science Center as the most dynamic immersive, innovative and best science center in the nation.

  • 40,000 square feet of new space
  • 4,000 square feet of remodeled space
  • Welcome Center
  • Launch Pad Science Store
  • Enhanced Guest Services
  • Showcase Theater
  • Education Wing
  • California Natural Resources Pavilion
  • VIP Rooftop Garden

Coming Soon

Look forward to these exciting new additions after the completion of Phase One.

Life Science Hall
Courtyard of Learning & Living

IMAX Theater		 World’s Greenest Parking Lot
Environmental Pavilion  

Impact

The new expansion will:

  • Increase visitor capacity from 500,000 to 1 million annually.
  • Increase revenue and strengthen sustainability by hosting national blockbuster exhibits.
  • Enhance educational programs at the Center and throughout the community.
  • Expand field trip capacity to over 210,000 students annually.

Our Goal

To become the best science center in the nation!

 

For More Information

Click here to view our Expansion Brochure

Click here to view our Development Brochure

Click here to view our coverage in OC Metro
 

 

Capital Campaign Cabinet

Executive Committee

David Horowitz, Co-Chair
Horowitz Management, Inc.

Jimmy Peterson, Co-Chair
Microsemi Corporation

Paul Folino
Emulex

Jack Norberg
Standard Investment Chartered

James “Walkie” Ray
Sanderson J. Ray Development

Cabinet Members

Joe Adams
Discovery Science Center

Rick Baily
The Boeing Company

Dan Bolar
Bolar Hirsch & Jennings LLP

Chris Copps
Merrill Lynch

Kendra Doyel
Ralph’s Grocery Company

Dale Dykema
Candella LLC

Richard Gadbois
Roth Capital Partners

Karina Hamilton
UCI Dalai Lama Scholars Program at UCI Irvine

Tim Kashani
Apples & Oranges Productions

Parker Kennedy
First American Corporation

Tom McDorman
Western Digital

Greg J. Mech
3SIXO Advisors

Cindy Omiya
Capital Group Companies

Dennis Parrott
KPMG, LLP

Jeff Reeves
Gibson, Dunn, & Crutcher, LLP

Richard Ruszat
Montessori Schools of Irvine

Jillyn Verdon
Hess-Verdon & Associates

 

Contact

Celeste Signorino
Director, Capital Campaign
csignorino@discoverycube.org
714-913-5015