Welcome to Cognition
AN INTERACTIVE SCIENCE PLAYGROUND CAPTIVATING THE COMMUNITY AND LIFELONG LEARNERS.
Enjoy a hands-on center full of intimate exhibits that capture big ideas in creative interactive ways!
Open on Fridays and Saturdays at our temporary space next to Dairy King starting Sept. 27th through October while renovations are being completed at our new location.
Hi friends, neighbors, and COG Family. We are working hard to get new COG renovated and prepare for the busy summer. Because of all the work and organizing to be done we are temporarily at 269 N Michigan Ave, Beulah, MI 49617 next to Dairy King. Thank you for understanding and for all your support! Please message us or email volunteer@discovercognition.org to see how you can help the #OperationGrowthSpurt along!
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”
Our Mission
To be a fun place to expand minds through hands-on experiences for kids of all ages.
what
A visit to COGNiTiON is a fun experience filled with different activities each time. Like a museum, a small daily admission is charged per visit, or annual memberships include unlimited visits. All proceeds help power the available fun at this new nonprofit Discovery Center!
Prices
$5 per person per day
Memberships starting at $20/yearALL AGES. ALL SEASONS.
NEW TEMPORARY SPACE Next to Dairy King
We’re at 269 N Michigan Ave, Beulah, MI 49617 until renovations are completed on our new space!
Hours
Re-opening Fridays & Saturdays, 10AM-6PM Sept 27th through October at our temporary location while renovations are still being completed.
* Or by appointment
SCHEDULE YOUR NEXT BIRTHDAY PARTY OR SPECIAL OCCASION WITH US!
Unique gift store open to all!
From science kits and activity books to giant stuffed microscopic organisms, our fun gifts are great for all occasions, and purchases directly support the center.
Shop Local For all your gifts and toys!
We have an array of unique gifts that expand the mind and provide a taste of the Discovery Center TO-GO. All purchases directly sustain the nonprofit.
Help us grow!
Memberships
Visit us often without paying admission, receive discounts on gift shop items and camps, and show your excitement and support! Memberships for the whole household are $45 for the year!
Donate
Help us sustain the unique experiences of COGNiTiON and propel us into a future of better exhibits and a dream building as per the whole BIG IDEA!
Volunteer
Can you start a conversation? Do you like to create and build? Do you like hear ideas and ask questions? Whaterver skills you have to offer, we would love you to share them with us and become a part of our team!