Upcoming Events Calendar

Jun
23
Explorables:
Handmade Science

Saturday, June 23, 2018 • 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Come and explore how simple folds can transform paper into many different objects.

Jun
23
Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours

Saturday, June 23, 2018 • 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. Take an interactive journey through total darkness during these special evening hours. 

Jun
24
Full-Spectrum Science with Ron Hipschman: Fireworks

Sunday, June 24, 2018 • 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.

Come ooooo and ahhhh at the science behind these big booms! Where do fireworks come from? Who invented them? What causes their beautiful colors, and how do the bursting shells create such different patterns? Join us for some real illumination, and learn the difference between a jerb and a lance.

Jun
28
After Dark: Fireworks

Thursday, June 28, 2018 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.

Come ooooo and ahhhh at the science behind these big booms! Where do fireworks come from? Who invented them? What causes their beautiful colors, and how do the bursting shells create such different patterns? Join us for some real illumination, and learn the difference between a jerb and a lance.

Jun
29
Iron Science Teacher

Friday, June 29, 2018 • Noon

Cheer on the competitors in this zany science cook-off, where teachers compete before a live audience for the sought-after title, "Iron Science Teacher."

Jun
29
Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours

Friday, June 29, 2018 • 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. Take an interactive journey through total darkness during these special evening hours. 

Jun
30
Explorables:
Handmade Science

Saturday, June 30, 2018 • 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Come and explore how simple folds can transform paper into many different objects.

Jun
30
Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours

Saturday, June 30, 2018 • 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. Take an interactive journey through total darkness during these special evening hours. 

Jul
5
After Dark: Bling

Thursday, July 5, 2018 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.

Lose yourself in over 650 interactive exhibits exploring perception, art, and science at our adults-only After Dark. Grab your friends and a drink and get immersed in mind-bending experiences and unique, thought-provoking programs.

Jul
6
Iron Science Teacher

Friday, July 6, 2018 • Noon

Cheer on the competitors in this zany science cook-off, where teachers compete before a live audience for the sought-after title, "Iron Science Teacher."

Jul
6
Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours

Friday, July 6, 2018 • 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. Take an interactive journey through total darkness during these special evening hours. 

Jul
7
Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours

Saturday, July 7, 2018 • 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. Take an interactive journey through total darkness during these special evening hours. 

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