Discovery WorldHow is it possible for a boat to float on the water? Design and construct boats out of aluminum foil and see how many pennies they can hold before they sink. Try this fun experiment today!
Aluminum Foil Boat
Aluminum Foil Boat was part of our Week 4 Theme: Density & Floating. What other projects from this theme did you participate in?
Share your creations with us at AtHome@discoveryworld.org
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Getting Here
We are located on Milwaukee’s lakefront with easy access on and off of the expressway.
500 N Harbor DrMilwaukee, WI 53202 Get Directions
General Admission
| Adults | $20 |
| Child (3-17) | $16 |
| Child 2 & Under | $Free |
| Senior (60+) | $16 |
| College Student* | $14 |
| Military Active and Veterans* | $14 |
*Valid ID Required.
Prices are subject to change. Click HERE to buy tickets and for important information you need to know before visiting.
Current Hours
| Mon-Tue: Closed | Wed-Fri: 9am-4pm | |
| Tues-Fri | Mon-Tue: Closed | Wed-Fri: 9am - 4pm |
| Sat & Sun | 9am - 4pm |
Getting Here
We are located on Milwaukee’s lakefront with easy access on and off of the expressway.
500 N Harbor DrMilwaukee, WI 53202 Get Directions
| Adults | $20 |
| Child (3-17) | $16 |
| Child 2 & Under | $Free |
| Senior (60+) | $16 |
| College Student* | $14 |
| Military Active and Veterans* | $14 |
| Military* Active Duty & Veterans | $14 |
*Valid ID Required.
Prices are subject to change. Click HERE to buy tickets and for important information you need to know before visiting.
Current Hours
| Mon-Tue: Closed | Wed-Fri: 9am-4pm | |
| Tues-Fri | Mon-Tue: Closed | Wed-Fri: 9am - 4pm |
| Sat & Sun | 9am - 4pm |