Exhibits
Space Odyssey
Talk to an astronaut on Mars. Examine the effects of a marshmallow in a vacuum. Build your own channels and landforms on the Stream Table. Explore the universe and your place in it in this dynamic and highly interactive exhibition.
Curiosity Lab
Get curious and have fun in the newly designed Curiosity Lab! Explore bubbles, experiment with a vacuum chamber, or observe a Storm Shooter. No matter your preference, you'll get excited about science in this fun-filled lab!
Prehistoric Journey
Travel through time—starting 3.5 billion years ago. Your journey begins beneath ancient seas. Life diversifies as you move through the millennia, surrounded by fearsome fish and waving sea lilies. Soon you're out of the water and the air is filled with huge dragonflies. Foot-long centipedes crawl around you. Then the dinosaurs appear! Observe scientists as they study and prepare fossils using modern technology to decipher the past. Locate Dr. Johnson's video about his research into the KT Boundary.
Science Shows
For show times, see daily schedule posted in the halls and/or listen for announcements.
Dissections
15 minutes
Science 1,3,6
- Take a closer look at the anatomy of the respiratory and circulatory systems through a live dissection demonstration.
- Use scientific observation skills in exploring a real sheep heart or lung.
Pre, Post, and During-Your-Visit Activities
Previsit Activities
During-Your-Visit Activities
Postvisit Activities
Background Information
Abilities to Do Scientific Inquiry (PDF | 89KB)
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