It must have been shortlived because they've returned to the Discovery Shop. Ya gotta see it to believe what you can do with them. There are 216 magnetic ball bearings just waiting for you to make shapes, spin and just be creative. Already have some, add more or buy a set for a friend. They WILL thank you.
We've also just received a shipment of Lego products, Star Wars, Lego Games like Harry Potter, Ramses Pyramid,Minotaurus, Race 3000 and Robo Champ. There's more cool Lego coming so stay tuned.

There are only a couple days left to purchase your $2 ticket to be one step closer to winning a $19,000 Canadian diamond from Charm Diamond Centres. Make sure to stop by our Front Desk or Discovery Shop to buy your ticket before September 9.

 
Water and Our World has arrived and its construction begins! 
Don't forget to check out the exhibit for FREE on Saturday, September 11 from 10:00a to 5:00p.
To view photos of the exhibit, from beginning to completion, check out www.twitter.com/DiscoveryCntr
 
 
 

Installation of our new exhibit, Water and Our World, begins soon!
 
This permanent exhibit will illustrate the importance of water conservation. Water and Our World is an interactive exhibit that engages visitors in a learning experience that focuses on how the city of Halifax sources, treats, distributes, collects and retreats our water.
 
Learn what steps you can take to conserve water and save money in your home!
 

There are still a few spots available for our last week of camp August 30 - September 1(due to the start date of school, camp is three days).
Body Dynamix is a fun and educational camp that helps to find out the limitations of the human body and how to overcome them. Join us as we dive head first into the last days of summer!
Call for more information 902.492.4422 ext. 221

That's right. Sad news, we have sold out of Bucky Balls. But not to worry because we're expecting another shipment in a couple of weeks. So stay tuned. As soon as they're in you'll see it here first when they arrive, a knockin' on the Discovery Centre's door.
Your friendly neighbourhood Shop Guy
Ian

By volunteering you can gain valuable communication and organizational skills, and experience working with children in an educational and recreational setting.

This weekend catch Dr. Howard Donahue's speaker session:
Discovering Nova Scotia's Minerals and Rocks
Saturday, August 7 at 2:00 p.m. *Show times are subject to change

The Busker Festival starts today in Halifax with lots of cool and outrageous performers. There will be jugglers of all sorts using all sorts. And if you want to have a go at juggling or learning to juggle we've got what you need. The Discovery Shop has just received a shipment of Juggling supplies. Ever wanted to be in a circus and show off your juggling talents? We've got juggling pins for the not-so-faint-of-heart, POI for the dizzying kind, beginner Diabolos and cirque de Soleil endoresed Diabolos, spinning plates (not made of fine bone China), Devil Sticks for the angel in all of us.

 
We have more BuckyBalls. They just arrived, literally. Haven't heard of Bucky Balls? Well check out the video and you'll be marvelled at what you can do with yours.
They won't last long on our shelf so I suggest you come a knockin' on our door
(we open at 10am).
And they ARE cool!
This message has been brought to you by your friendly neighbourhood Shop GURU
Ian the Shop Guy!