Discover, Learn, and Play at Mobius Discovery Center

Downtown Spokane’s hub for hands-on STEAM exploration, family fun, and community Connection

By Taylor Shillam

"Have you played today?" Mobius Discovery Center asks. Located in downtown Spokane near City Hall and Riverfront Park, Mobius offers endless opportunities for kids and families to explore, learn and play.

A blend of play-based exhibits from its former children's museum, and inquiry-based exhibits from its former science center, Mobius sparks curiosity and ignites the imagination of all ages through exploration and play, hands-on exhibits, and STEAM learning experiences.

"Mobius provides a unique continuum of experiential learning that cultivates critical thinking and problem-solving abilities — foundational skills that create lifelong learners," says Karen Hudson, CEO of Mobius Discovery Center. "Mobius brings STEAM education to the Inland Northwest, as a community hub, a web of outreach programs, a resource for educators, and a nonprofit organization that survives on support from the community. Mobius is for the whole family!"

"Schools, nonprofit organizations, community centers, and students are impacted every year with educational opportunities through on-site and outreach programs," Karen says. "'STEAM at Mobius' includes field trips, educational workshops, and visitor programming, and 'Mobius on the Move' provides outreach education to the Inland Northwest with STEAM events, hands-on workshops, and a mobile planetarium."

Mobius also offers birthday parties, classes, STEAM Kits, venue rental, and after-hours adult-only events.

This February at Mobius, look for highlighted events like the WSU Health + Wellness Series, as Mobius partners with Washington State University's College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences to present engaging educational activities centered on health and wellness led by student pharmacists. Learning topics include the Five Senses, Vitals & Hand Hygiene, and Heart and Blood.

Mobius will celebrate Valentine's Day early on February 13 with its Lovebugs class, part of the Little Learners series for ages two and up. February's theme, "Love is in the Air!" invites kids and parents to create Valentine's Day-themed crafts in a fun 35-45-minute class perfect for young learners.

Mobius will also host its Blood Drive on Saturday, February 15, inviting the community to "Save lives, donate blood, and help raise funds for Mobius!" Mobius aims to collect 60 units of blood through the drive, which will earn them a STEM Grant provided by the Blood Center Foundation of the Inland Northwest. On February 15, each donor from 9 am to 2:30 pm will be eligible to receive two free daily admission passes to Mobius for use on a future visit.

Beyond February, look for more exciting events on Mobius' calendar, including the Homeschool Explorations class series for ages five and up, with topics like Planetarium, Geology 101 and Art 101.

Ready to explore Mobius Discovery Center? Mobius Discovery Center is located at 331 N. Post St., in downtown Spokane, across from Riverfront Park. Mobius is open Wednesday through Sunday. Please check their website at MobiusDiscoveryCenter.org for up-to-date operating hours, holiday schedules, calendar of events, and programming. For unlimited visits and fun, become a member!

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