Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery

Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery We are a hands-on discovery museum for visitors of all ages! www.ovmod.org For more information, visit us at www.ovmod.org.

The Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery was founded with a mission to inspire confidence in people of all ages to discover the world. The museum provides STEAM(science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics)-based interactive, interdisciplinary exhibits, programming, and educational events throughout our community. OVMoD seeks to be a transformative hub for discovery-based, hands-on education

, increasing access to and equity in informal learning opportunities by fostering collaborative educational partnerships in Southeast Ohio.

This summer, Teen Tech Camp participants will explore the basics of computer-controlled cars using Arduino microcontroll...
06/23/2026

This summer, Teen Tech Camp participants will explore the basics of computer-controlled cars using Arduino microcontrollers! Get your teen (or pre-teen) signed up for robotic fun in a supportive, inclusive environment as we explore some of the fundamentals of making projects move and interact. Participants will keep their car kits at the end of camp.
There are a handful of spots left, get signed up here -
ovmod.org/summercamp2026

Our Summer STEAM Camp for grades 4 through 6 is coming up soon. We still have a handful of spots left. Kids will explore...
06/22/2026

Our Summer STEAM Camp for grades 4 through 6 is coming up soon. We still have a handful of spots left. Kids will explore different STEAM topics each day through hands-on, interactive, and creative activities that broaden their knowledge and enjoyment of learning.
Sign up here - https://www.ovmod.org/summercamp2026

Discover the science behind forensics! Track down the suspect of a deadly crime spree through forensic investigation - f...
06/19/2026

Discover the science behind forensics! Track down the suspect of a deadly crime spree through forensic investigation - fingerprinting, blood splatter and blood typing, footprint casting, forensic entomology, and linguistics. Join in with your most trusted partners to uncover the truth and find the suspect!

Tickets are $40/person and includes free drinks! Must be 21 or older to attend.

The Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery (www.ovmod.org) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit hands-on discovery museum with a mission to inspire confidence in people of all ages to explore and discover the world.

Join us this Saturday at Noon!
06/18/2026

Join us this Saturday at Noon!

This Thursday's Toddler Discovery Time (June 18th) has been canceled due to a scheduling conflict. We apologize for the ...
06/17/2026

This Thursday's Toddler Discovery Time (June 18th) has been canceled due to a scheduling conflict. We apologize for the inconvenience! We will have lots of extra fun stuff for the kids next Thursday!

Summer STEAM Camp for grades K-3 was a blast this week! Huge thank you to the staff and volunteers who helped make it su...
06/12/2026

Summer STEAM Camp for grades K-3 was a blast this week! Huge thank you to the staff and volunteers who helped make it such a fun learning experience for all!

Next month is our camp for grades 4-6, get signed up here - https://www.ovmod.org/summercamp2026/

Our weekly Toddler Discovery Time is canceled this week due to our Summer STEAM Camp. We will see you next week!The muse...
06/11/2026

Our weekly Toddler Discovery Time is canceled this week due to our Summer STEAM Camp. We will see you next week!
The museum is open from 2 pm to 6 pm this week.

Thank you, , for giving us some flowers we could learn from at camp today! Our campers were learning about pollinators, ...
06/10/2026

Thank you, , for giving us some flowers we could learn from at camp today! Our campers were learning about pollinators, and dissecting a flower is a great way to explore plant biology. They smelled nice too :)



TODAY 4 PM - 6PM!We have lots of different activities - robotics, building, and electronics projects to choose from, or ...
06/10/2026

TODAY 4 PM - 6PM!
We have lots of different activities - robotics, building, and electronics projects to choose from, or you can mix and match and follow your creativity! Hydraulic claws, animated cardboard bears, programming games in Scratch, working with the microbit robotic cars, and lots more. Volunteer mentors will be available to help get you started and guide you along the way.
Geared towards participants in rising 5th grade and up (adults welcome too!), 2nd-4th graders are welcome with an accompanying adult.
Starting Wednesday, June 3, we plan to meet every Wednesday through August 12 (except July 22).

06/09/2026

Address

67 Columbus Road
Athens, OH
45701

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 2pm - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 2pm - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+17409086446

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery:

Share