DISCOVERY Children’s Museum has received a $75,000 grant from Google to bring hands-on STEM education to more children and families across Southern Nevada.
The need is clear: school field trip demand at DISCOVERY rose 64 percent from 2023 to 2025, while overall museum visitation dropped 10 percent, showing that transportation and admission costs are real barriers for local Title I schools.
The grant supports three initiatives:
- Free K-8 field trips: About 5,500 low-income students will receive free admission and hands-on STEM experiments, and their teachers will get classroom resources to continue the learning.
- National Robotics Week: Expanded programming will give about 5,000 visitors the chance to explore coding, drone piloting, and interactive challenges tied to real-world STEM careers.
- DISCOVERY Girls in STEM Day: The grant supported this year’s event, providing about 600 girls and community participants with free admission, mentorship, and the chance to learn from women working in STEM.
“Opening the door to STEM early can change how a young person sees their future, especially when learning feels like play,” said Allyson Eastman, Community and Workforce Development Senior Manager at Google.
“This $75,000 grant allows us to reach even more children who may otherwise face financial barriers,” added Laura Christian, DISCOVERY Interim CEO.
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