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Discovery Station, Highfield-Cascade, MD

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Discovery Station

A Maryland STEAM museum offering interactive science, technology, engineering, art, and math exhibits for families, schools, and groups.

14326 Barrick Ave, Highfield-Cascade, MD 21719, United States · Highfield-Cascade, MD

About Discovery Station

Discovery Station is a STEAM museum in Highfield-Cascade, Maryland, built around interactive exhibits where visitors can touch, build, and experiment. Its offerings include exhibits and programs, guided group visits and field trips for schools and camps, themed birthday party rooms, and homeschool programming. The museum relocated to Cascade in fall 2025 after operating for years in downtown Hagerstown. Its published hours run Wednesday through Saturday, with Sunday hours shorter, and it is closed Monday and Tuesday.

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