Growth and Expansion Discovery Lab recently opened a large 57,000-square-foot facility adjacent to Gathering Place, signaling a capacity to host more visitors and larger-scale partnerships. This expansion creates opportunities for corporate sponsorships, enhanced field trip programs, and new STEAM exhibit collaborations with local businesses and universities.

Strategic Partnerships Ongoing and new partnerships with institutions like OSU Medicine, Tulsa International Airport, and USA BMX Foundation indicate a readiness to collaborate on experiential exhibits and health, science, and STEM-related programming. These relationships can be leveraged to co-create sponsored exhibits, education programs, and cross-promotional campaigns.

Community Reach A substantial portion of outreach and field trip activities are offered free or at reduced rates to underserved communities, highlighting a social impact angle. This presents opportunities for grant-supported programs, corporate social responsibility partnerships, and paid premium experiences that align with funder interests.

Museum Network Affiliations with ASTC, Oklahoma Museum Network, and other national associations position Discovery Lab as a credible partner for scalable exhibits, training programs, and technology-driven installations. This can facilitate co-development of traveling or rotating exhibits and access to grant opportunities.

Leadership and Timeline Recent executive leadership changes, including the appointment of a new CEO in December 2025 and the departure of a longstanding executive director in 2025, indicate a period of strategic refinement. This can be a favorable time to engage for partnerships, sponsorships, or multi-year strategic planning discussions aligned with the museum’s growth trajectory.