Sci-Tech Discovery Center, Frisco

In a world where technology advances in bounds and the tomes of what is known are ever expanding, Sci-Tech Discovery Center acts as an investment in future generations. With an emphasis on science, math, and technology, the museum instills a sense of innovation in children of all ages and backgrounds, inspiring them to pursue careers in fields such as engineering or education. Knowledge explored ranges from the periodic table—and the fact that the only letter not present is "J"—to palindrome numbers, which read the same backwards and forwards. The exhibits change throughout the year to explore basic scientific and mathematic principles in fun ways, touching on everything from animation to how the body works. The highly interactive displays let children experience principles firsthand while learning about real-world applications, such as how physics can affect the design of amusement-park rides or how arithmetic can calculate exactly how tall a giraffe wearing stilts would be.