At the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, we believe every child deserves the chance to look up at the stars and imagine what’s possible. As New Hampshire’s premier science museum, we carry forward the legacy of Christa McAuliffe and Alan Shepard—two New Hampshire heroes who showed the world what it means to dream big and reach higher.

But today, many of our schools are struggling. With one of the nation’s largest gaps between the cost of education and state funding, fewer than 40% of New Hampshire’s middle and high school students are proficient in math and science. That’s where we come in.

Through hands-on exhibits, immersive planetarium shows, and programs that make learning fun and tangible, the Discovery Center helps students see themselves as scientists, engineers, and explorers. In 2025 alone, we reached 181 schools, hosted 29 summer camps, and inspired more than 14,000 children to discover the wonder of science.

This Giving Tuesday, your gift helps us keep that spark alive—giving teachers the tools they need, and students the inspiration they deserve. When you donate, you’re not just supporting a museum—you’re investing in the future of New Hampshire’s kids, and in the next generation of innovators who will reach for the stars.

Give today—and help make discovery possible.

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