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Discovery Center

The Discovery Center in Chicago is a well-established adult education program offering a variety of fun and stimulating classes taught by qualified instructors. With a focus on lifelong learning, there are no exams or grades, allowing individuals to learn at their own pace for personal enjoyment and growth.

Upcoming Classes (2)

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Thursday, November 12th
6–7:30pm CT (6 sessions)

$145

Thursday, November 12th
7:30–9pm CT (6 sessions)

$145

About Discovery Center

The Discovery Center is Chicago's Lifelong Learning Center. As Chicago's large stand longest running independent adult education program, we present fun, stimulating classes by qualified independent instructors who enjoy introducing others to their subjects.

Learn among friends for your own enjoyment and growth, no exams, grades or degrees. Suggestions or comments always welcome. See for yourself what lifelong learning can be!

School location

Map showing 2855 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Discovery Center

Lakeview, North Side
2855 N Lincoln Ave
Btwn N Racine Ave & W George St
Chicago, Illinois 60657

Reviews of Discovery Center

(4.3-star rating across 312 reviews)
  • An Introduction to Kink 101: Bondage and Domination, S&M

    Zhenae A. • February 22, 2026
  • Intro to Crochet

    Mary W. • February 21, 2026
  • An Introduction to Kink 101: Bondage and Domination, S&M

    Brittney B. • February 17, 2026
  • Intro to Crochet

    Marianne F. • February 17, 2026
    Samaya was fabulous! She was so patient and sweet. Her instructions were perfectly simple and straightforward, yet never condescending. A true professional, I would refer anyone to her and hope to take more courses from her. I learned so much in such a short period.
  • Drawing for Beginners

    Anonymous • February 17, 2026
    I enjoyed this class greatly! Seanice was a good instructor and I learned a lot as a first time drawer. My only complaint is that I paid $40 for materials and didn’t get to take my pencils and paper with me when the class concluded. Other than that, I would definitely recommend this class!
  • Polish Language - Beginner

    Robin T. • August 1, 2025
  • Stained Glass Workshop

    Maria C. • July 8, 2025
  • Mixology 102: Sophisticated and Complex Cocktails

    Bridget C. • April 12, 2025
    i loved this course. the instructor was very informative and entertaining! definitely would recommend. please market these courses more!
  • Stained Glass Workshop

    Charlotte Y. • April 8, 2025
  • Essential Mixology Bartending

    Mariah G. • March 12, 2025
    Great instructor and information! Will be back!
  • An Introduction to Kink 101: Bondage and Domination, S&M

    Virginia H. • December 16, 2024
    The instructor was very knowledgeable and took their time explaining every aspect of the course. They definitely made you out feel comfortable. I look forward to future classes.
  • Hold 'em Poker Open Play

    James V. • December 14, 2024
    I would recommend this class 100%. It was a lot more than I thought it was going to be. I would recommend anyone who wants to sharpen their skills. This is the place to go. My teacher was excellent.
  • Drawing for Beginners

    Kanyika S. • November 20, 2024
    The class was extremely flexible and I received a lot of 1:1 instruction. Learning a new skill is always hard, and a bit embarrassing because you have to kinda be bad at it first but I felt really comfortable and supported.
  • Intro to Crochet II

    Anonymous • November 16, 2024
    There were 4 people in the class. Three were there to learn how to knit (zero experience) and me, there to brush up on my crochet skills. The instructor, Hero, managed to give her attention to all of us. Her calm and humorous demeanor paired with her quick eyes, helped to put everyone at ease. I really enjoyed the class and I learned how to make a granny square, which was the real reason behind me wanting to improve my skills.
  • Contract Bridge for Beginners

    Anonymous • November 1, 2024
  • Mixed Media Art

    Victor M. • October 22, 2024
    Not at all what I was expecting. Was so disappointed I only attended 1 class.
  • Stained Glass Workshop

    Skylar G. • October 22, 2024
    I’m very pleased with the end product but I felt like the pricing wasn’t upfront. I don’t know that i would have paid the extra $85 and $50 for this course, but if i had, I would have appreciated all the prices explained before I booked it. I was especially upset about the extra $50 paid directly to the instructor.
  • Intro to Crochet

    Alyssa L. • September 15, 2024
    The instructor was great at teaching and helping us understand to learn to crochet. The classroom was too small for all of us, it would’ve been better in a bigger room. Also, some of the other students are why I rated the class a 3, it had nothing to do with the instructor.
  • Mixed Media Art

    Cynthia T. • September 12, 2024
  • Intro to Painting I & II

    Sara W. • August 27, 2024
    Thanks so much for an amazing class - it really included a lot of techniques in a short amount of time. I really enjoyed it.

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