1984
- Dean Kamen proposed creating a science center in donated space in one of his Manchester mill buildings. Southern New Hampshire Services, Inc. (SNHS), under the leadership of Gail Hennessy agreed to support with the project.
- SNHS employee Douglas Heuser secured initial funding through a Community Services Block Grant. He and Kamen formed an advisory group of local business and community leaders.
- Heuser was named executive director, and SEE became a component program of SNHS.
1986
- Initial exhibits were constructed and the SEE Science Center was officially dedicated on April 1st.
- 5,000 visitors explored the new 4,500 square foot facility in the first year.
- SEE joined the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) reciprocal membership program. SEE’s continued participation in this program allows SEE members to visit science centers world-wide at no cost or reduced cost.
- The SEEMobile program, was created– bringing science discovery shows to schools and organizations across southern New Hampshire.
1992
- SEE brings its first traveling exhibit of Robotic Dinosaurs to New Hampshire.
1998
- SEE moves to a larger space at 200 Bedford Street—adding many new exhibits.
- A new Chemistry Lab is developed to offer chemistry experimentation to students on field trips.
2000
- SEE hosts another successful Robotic Dinosaurs exhibit this time in the same building as SEE
- SEE hosts many field trips combining a SEE tour or lab program with a Dinosaur visit for a fantastic field trip combination.
2002
- The First Annual Champagne Putt Fundraiser is held, turning the Science Center into and 18-hole mini golf course.
2004
- Additional space is completely renovated and a staircase added to double the exhibit floor space of the SEE Science Center.
- The LEGO® Millyard Project launched.
2006
- SEE celebrates its 20th anniversary with record attendance.
- The LEGO® Millyard Project was completed and dedicated.
- The SEE Mobile reaches over 1,500 students.
2011
- SEE becomes an IRS designated independent 501(c)3 non-profit organization
- SEE Celebrates its 25th Anniversary.
- SEE hosts “Seasons of Change” a traveling New England temporary exhibit and an international traveling exhibit made with LEGO focusing on wind energy.
2013
- Science “In the Kitchen” with Chef Nicole exhibit for Early Explorers is added.
- Five weeks of summer camp programming are offered for the first time.
- The volunteer built “Hybrid House” exhibit is added.
2016
- SEE celebrates its 30th Anniversary
- SEE celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the LEGO® Millyard Project.
- SEE’s first Executive Director Douglas Heuser retires after 30 years at SEE.
2018
- SEE wins Entrepreneurs’ Fund AMP grant and purchases 3,000 square foot Genome exhibit, now called BiologYou.
- Ten exhibits completely refurbished.
2021
- SEE becomes the first museum in New Hampshire to join the national Museums for All program supporting low-income admissions.
- The first ‘Kickoff to Summer’ week is held in June and see fully reopens after the COVID-19 pandemic.
2022
- SEE officially launches its first Middle School programming through a partnership with the Advance Regenerative Manufacturing Institute (ARMI) introducing local school children to careers in biofabrication.
- SEE Celebrated Ralph Baer with the community for the 100th year of his birth.
2025
- After 5 years of planning SEE publically launches its first capital campaign.
