The Discovery Children's Museum (LDCM) is a 58,000-square-foot (5,400 m) facility located in Las Vegas, Nevada.[1] Formerly known as Lied Discovery Children museum, this three-story children’s museum is located adjacent to The Smith Center in Downtown Las Vegas.[1][2] "The mission of DISCOVERY Children’s Museum is to provide a vibrant and engaging experience, through exhibits and programs, where children from economically and culturally diverse backgrounds actively participate in playful learning experiences that ignite a love of lifelong learning."[citation needed]