Museum Event Calendar: SF Bay Area Events

Jul
28

Full-Spectrum Science with Ron Hipschman: The Moon

Sunday, July 28, 2019 • 2:00 p.m.

What does the moon have to do with tides? When do lunar eclipses happen and why? Why is a growing moon called a waxing moon? Come learn the answers to these questions and more with staff scientist Ron Hipschman.

Jul
30

Live Ship Chat from the Arctic

Tuesday, July 30, 2019 • 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Join a live discussion with scientists and students on an icebreaker in the Arctic as they explore how marine ecosystems and wildlife are responding to melting sea ice and climate change.

Jul
30

Iconic photo of Earth rising over the horizon of the moon.

To the Moon and Beyond . . .

Tuesday, July 30, 2019 • 6:30–10:00 p.m.

The Swiss Solar Wind Composition Experiment was the only non-American experiment to be part of the Apollo landings. Where does space exploration stand after 50 years, and where are we headed?

Jul
31

Live Ship Chat from the Arctic

Wednesday, July 31, 2019 • 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Join a live discussion with scientists and students on an icebreaker in the Arctic as they explore how marine ecosystems and wildlife are responding to melting sea ice and climate change.

Aug
1

Live Ship Chat from the Arctic

Thursday, August 1, 2019 • 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Join a live discussion with scientists and students on an icebreaker in the Arctic as they explore how marine ecosystems and wildlife are responding to melting sea ice and climate change.

Aug
1

After Dark: Beer

Thursday, August 1, 2019 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.

How do water, yeast, grains, and hops combine to make such wonderfully different adult beverages? Learn about these ingredients and why San Francisco has been (and continues to be) a great location for brewing beer.

Aug
2

Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours

Friday, August 2, 2019 • 6:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

The museum closes at 5:00 p.m. today, but the after-hours interactive fun continues in our Tactile Dome. Journey through total darkness in this twisting, turning, tactile sculpture.

Aug
3

Zine-Making 101 Workshop

Saturday, August 3, 2019 • 11:00 a.m.–Noon

The zine format—unencumbered by rules relating to form, function, or purpose—allows makers to share their voices and find the approach that best expresses their unique self. Learn some construction basics and share some approaches for telling your unique story.

Aug
3

Drop-in Zine-Making Workshop and Library

Saturday, August 3, Noon–2:00 p.m.

The zine format—unencumbered by rules relating to form, function, or purpose—allows makers to share their voices and find the approach that best expresses their unique self. Learn some zine construction basics and share some approaches for telling your unique story.

Aug
3

Saturday Cinema: Shorts from Superfest

Saturday, August 3, 2019 • 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 p.m.

Highlighting the stories and work of underrepresented artists, Superfest International Disability Film Festival is the longest running disability film festival in the world. These engaging shorts are some of the favorites from recent years.

Aug
3

Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours

Saturday, August 3, 2019 • 6:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

The museum closes at 5:00 p.m. today, but the after-hours interactive fun continues in our Tactile Dome. Journey through total darkness in this twisting, turning, tactile sculpture.

Aug
4

Zine-Making 101 Workshop

Sunday, August 4, 2019 • 11:00 a.m.–Noon

The zine format—unencumbered by rules relating to form, function, or purpose—allows makers to share their voices and find the approach that best expresses their unique self. Learn some construction basics and share some approaches for telling your unique story.