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About
Discovery Playhouse is an event venue at 502 Broadway St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. It holds up to 7500 guests. Events include educational experiences, interactive exhibits, memberships. It is in Cape Girardeau and Scott counties County, about 55 miles from Paducah.
Discovery Playhouse in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, offers educational experiences and interactive exhibits within 7,500 square feet of exhibit space. Founded in 2006, its first location was in West Park Mall. The current building, constructed in 1916, was once home to one of Missouri’s largest furniture stores. Discovery Playhouse provides memberships, group rates, and party packages. It is a member of the Association of Children’s Museums and hosted over 3,500 children for school and group field trips in 2025.
- Address
- 502 Broadway St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
- Phone
- (573) 335-7529
- Capacity
- 7,500 sq feet of exhibit space
- County
- Cape Girardeau and Scott counties
- Distance
- about 55 miles from Paducah (straight line)
- Book or inquire
- https://discoveryplayhouse.org/contact-and-admission/
About Cape Girardeau
Cape Girardeau is a city in southeastern Missouri located on the Mississippi River, covering about 28.5 square miles. Named after Jean Baptiste de Girardot who established a trading post around 1733, it was incorporated in 1808. The city became a major river port after steamboat trade began in 1835 and was the site of the 1863 Battle of Cape Girardeau during the Civil War. Known as The City of Roses, it is recognized for its historic river port and the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge. Visitors can reach Cape Girardeau by river transportation or nearby regional airports. The city lies about 100 miles southeast of St. Louis and offers nearby attractions like Riverfront Park and Cape Rock Park.
Getting there
- Rail and air
- Accessible via river transportation and nearby regional airports
- Nearest city
- St. Louis, approximately 100 miles northwest
Around Cape Girardeau
- Mississippi River Tales Mural: A large mural covering 18,000 square feet on the downtown floodwall depicting local history.
- Riverfront Park: Park along the Mississippi River where riverboats dock and visitors can enjoy river views.
- Fort D Historic Site: One of the historic sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Confederate War Memorial: A memorial commemorating Confederate soldiers.
- Riverfront Park: Offers riverboat docking and scenic views of the Mississippi River.
- Cape Rock Park: Features the remaining rock from the original cape overlooking the river.
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Frequently Asked
- Where is Discovery Playhouse located?
- Discovery Playhouse is at 502 Broadway St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701, in Cape Girardeau and Scott counties County.
- What kinds of events does Discovery Playhouse host?
- educational experiences, interactive exhibits, memberships, group rates, party packages.
- How many people can Discovery Playhouse hold?
- 7,500 sq feet of exhibit space.
- How do I book Discovery Playhouse?
- Plan a Party or Group Visit
- What is there to see in Cape Girardeau?
- Places to see in Cape Girardeau include Mississippi River Tales Mural, Riverfront Park, Fort D Historic Site, Confederate War Memorial, Riverfront Park.
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