After-School Programs

These programs are designed to meet the needs of the after-school audience and focus on specific science topics using informal, inquiry-based activities. These programs are also available for summer camps or other organized groups.

$130/program


Maximum 30 students per program, 60 minutes

Spanish-speaking educators may be available upon request.

Generous support of the Museum's School Programs Department provided by Xcel Energy Foundation and U.S. Bank.


  • The Bug Stops Here

     

    Age 3-Grade 4
    Study the basic anatomy of an insect and the amazing adaptations that help these small creatures survive in the wild.

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  • Can You Dig It?

     

    Age 3-Grade 4
    Excavate fossils using the techniques and tools of real paleontologists. Touch real fossils that reveal our prehistoric past, and use creative play to act out the fossilization process of a dinosaur.

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  • Energy at Play

     

    Grades 4-8
    Are you up to the challenge? You'll see toys in a whole new light as you examine the potential and kinetic energy that makes them work. Then put your new knowledge to the test as toy inventors.

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  • Forensics: Who Done It?

     

    Grades 4-8
    Analyze crime evidence such as blood samples, fingerprints, and unknown powders, and learn how CSI agents use the scientific process to solve crimes.

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  • Junior Med School: Bones and Muscles

     

    Grades 2-5
    Touch a real human femur. Investigate bones and muscles as you observe a chicken wing dissection.

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  • Junior Med School: The Brain

     

    Grades 2-5
    Challenge your cerebrum with a clever problem. Investigate the nervous system as you observe a sheep brain dissection.

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  • Junior Med School: The Eye

     

    Grades 2-5
    Challenge your blink reflex. Investigate the eye as you observe a cow eye dissection.

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  • Junior Med School: The Heart

     

    Grades 2-5

    Compare the strength of heart muscle to skeletal muscle. Investigate the circulatory system as you observe a sheep heart dissection.

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  • Rocket Works

     

    Grades 2-8
    Blast into physics! As the engineer, you will go full throttle and experiment with the basic principles of f light and motion. Design, create, and launch your own paper rocket.

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Scholarships are available for bus reimbursements, programs at the Museum, and at your school.
Find out if your school is eligible.

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