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Kirby Science Discovery Center | Washington Pavilion of Arts

301 S. Main Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Eligibility
Open to all
Hours
Fall & Winter Hours (Mid-September - April) 10:00am - 5:00pm (CT), Tuesday - Saturday 12:00pm - 5:00pm (CT), Sunday Spring & Summer Hours (May-mid September): 10:00am - 5:00pm (CT), Monday - Saturday 12:00pm - 5:00pm (CT), Sunday Free First Friday: 5:00pm - 8:00pm (CT), 1st Friday of each month Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New Years Day.
Fees
Adult (18+): $16.25 Student/Youth (3-17/student ID): $13.50 Seniors (65+): $14.00 Military (Active and Veterans): $14.00 Children 2 and Under: Free Members: Free Afternoon Special: 50% off starting at 3:00pm Reserve museum admission online for $1.00 off. Call Box Office for more information about ticket prices.
Service area
Bon Homme County, SD Clay County, SD Davison County, SD Hanson County, SD Hutchinson County, SD Lake County, SD Lincoln County, SD Mccook County, SD Miner County, SD Minnehaha County, SD Moody County, SD Sanborn County, SD Turner County, SD Union County, SD Yankton County, SD

Other Information

Age Group

  • Adults (25-64)
  • Older Adults (65+)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Children (0-17)
Features interactive exhibits and live demonstrations for all ages. Offers Free First Fridays on the first Friday of each month. This includes free admission to the Kirby Science Discovery Center and Visual Arts Center and various science activities including Avera Stage Science and fascinating demonstrations. Inside the museum is the Wells Fargo CineDome & Sweetman Planetarium that shows a variety of mission-based, educational documentaries. For events at the Pavilion, visit calendar of events on website.
Last Assured
09/10/2025
Providing organization
Washington Pavilion of Arts

Home to an art gallery, science center, live performances, and more.