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Events

Valentine's Day Special, Saturday, Feb 11, 2012
Transform your hand-made paper into a Valentine card with craft supplies - ribbon, stamps, etc. Also make a present for the special someone - a decoupage picture frame.


Pi / Einstein & Shamrock Day, Saturday, March 17, 2012
Lots of extra science and math activities included in the admission price to celebrate Pi Day (3.14... officially March 14 - 3/14) which also happens to be Albert Einstein's birthday. To see a photo album of previous Pi / Einstain Celebrations click here .


NanoDays - March 24 through April 10, 2012
Explore the REALLY BIG science of the SUPER SMALL! Lots of products deliver benefits today with nano-technology, making them stronger, longer lasting, germ and odor resistant. This new emerging technology might someday cure diseases or give us clean, low-cost energy. Learn all about the tiny particles you can't see with lots of hands-on activities you can do! All of this extra fun is included in the regular admission price.


Scout Programs for Boys and Girls.
To see the many programs available at the Paper Discovery Center click here. To access a booklet of all area cub scout programs go to Fox Valley Scout Collaboration website.


Home School Science Sessions, September, 2011 - March, 2012.
These programs are designed for ages 10-14, but there are activities that the whole family can enjoy. To see the list of 12 different programs and details about cost and registration click here and scroll down.


Past Events

Click here to view some of the wonderful events we've held at the Paper Discover Center, including photos. Feel free to email us with your questions and please join our email list so you can stay informed.

Discovery Center News

Check out Paper Discovery Center's newsletter All Things Paper Click on issue listed below to open:

Jan / Feb 2012
Nov / Dec 2011
Sept / Oct 2011
July / Aug 2011
May / June 2011
March / April 2011
January / February 2011


For newsletters from 2005-2010, please see our Paper Discovery Newsletter Archive.

Please join our email list so you can stay up to date with all our events and announcements.


ASTC Travel Passport Program

Paper Discovery Center and Associatiation of Science-Technology Centers have teamed up to offer a wonderful benefits package. PDC Family and Friends Members at the $100+ levels will receive the ASTC Travel Passport Program benefits, which entitles them to free or discounted admission to more than 275 museums and science centers worldwide. Click here for a listing of participating sites. Please download the Sign-Up Form that is part of our Family and Friends Program Brochure. Please print out, complete and return to:

Paper Discover Center
425 W. Water Street
Appleton, WI 54911

Ph. 920-380-7491
FAX 920-731-2704

If you have any questions about what is happening at the PDC, please contact:
Kathleen Lhost, Executive Director
Barb Sauer, Director of Education and Visitor Services
Linda Werner, Educator
Jane Wells, Volunteer Coordinator / Educator



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