Overview
December 26 - 29, 2024 and January 2 - 5, 2025 | 11:00am – 3:00pm daily, except Sundays: 12:00 – 3:00pm
Deck the halls with endless ologies! ‘Tis the season to immerse yourself in a variety of scientifically jolly ologies with engaging exhibits and interactive workshops that bring learning to life.
This experience will feature the exploration of:
🐛 Entomology: The study of insects! Experience the wonders of metamorphosis with live, touchable insects showcasing different life stages.
🦠 Microbiology: The study of microorganisms! Experiment with germs to uncover their hiding spots and learn the secrets to truly clean hands.
🦖 Paleontology: The study of life on Earth through fossils! Get hands-on with REAL fossils and uncover the secrets of ancient life. Visit our exploreLAB to journey back in time and experience a world from Earth's prehistoric past!
💎 Geology: The study of Earth! Explore the wonders of Earth's treasures in our Mineral Gallery, featuring sparkling gems, dazzling crystals, and more.
⚒️ Anthropology: The study of humans! Discover how early civilizations used natural resources for survival, and try your hand at ancient tools.
🌱 Biology: The study of life! Craft your own bean sprouting kit to grow and observe germination at home.
🪐Cosmology: The study of the Universe! Embark on a stellar journey through galaxies with the Acheson Planetarium.
🐯 Zoology: The study of animals! Discover the fascinating art of animal camouflage and match your animal to the ideal environment where it can seamlessly blend in.
💧 Rheology: The study of how materials deform and flow! Investigate the science behind how materials bend, stretch, and flow! Get hands-on with oobleck, a captivating non-Newtonian fluid that defies classification as either a liquid or a solid.
🤖 Robotics: Explore the world of robotics! Create a robot glider that you can control with a simple tug on a string.
⚙️ Engineering: Delve into the world of designing, testing, and constructing machines! Put your engineering skills to the test by building a strong bridge that can bear weight.
🫧 Physics: Uncover the science behind matter and energy! Experiment with surface tension, observe what happens when two bubbles collide, and challenge yourself to blow a bubble inside another bubble.
🧪 And more!
Activities are included with general admission, except for the planetarium, exploreLAB, and The Science of Archimedes exhibit, which require an additional fee.
Continue celebrating the season of discovery with The Science of Archimedes, our newest traveling exhibit. Uncover how his groundbreaking discoveries in mathematics, physics, and engineering have shaped our modern world and deepen your understanding of the science behind natural phenomena.
Tickets to Archimedes are $8 for adults and $6 for children (ages 2-12) and seniors (65+) for non-members. Tickets for Family or Companion Members are $7 for adults and $5 for children and seniors. Back Stage, All Access, and Galactic Members and children under 2 are free. Non-members must also pay general museum admission.
Admission
Upcoming Dates
- Dec 27
- Dec 28
- Dec 29
- Jan 2, 2025
- Jan 3, 2025
- Jan 4, 2025
- Jan 5, 2025
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