• Seven Destination Moon posters from the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Service capturing a timeline of key moments in the early space race
• Moon and space themed activities rotating monthly in the Art Studio
• Flight and space themes rotating daily on the Draw Alive digital interactive exhibit
• NEW Tot Spot components including space themed costumes and manipulatives
• Thematic Discovery Lab programs:
  • • October – Space Explorers
    • November – Awesome Aviation
    • December – Nanotechnology

Did you know there are hidden colors hiding in plain sight inside your favorite art supplies and sweet treats?

Using the power of chromatography, the real science technique used by forensic detectives, kids will dissolve candy coatings and find the hidden dyes in classroom markers.  Separate colors, watch water work magic on paper, and discover the sweet science of solubility. Experiments will blend art, candy, and chemistry! 

 Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout each day.  

FREE with paid general admission. ***(Contains food allergens.)   

• Seven Destination Moon posters from the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Service capturing a timeline of key moments in the early space race
• Moon and space themed activities rotating monthly in the Art Studio
• Flight and space themes rotating daily on the Draw Alive digital interactive exhibit
• NEW Tot Spot components including space themed costumes and manipulatives
• Thematic Discovery Lab programs:
  • • October – Space Explorers
    • November – Awesome Aviation
    • December – Nanotechnology

Did you know there are hidden colors hiding in plain sight inside your favorite art supplies and sweet treats?

Using the power of chromatography, the real science technique used by forensic detectives, kids will dissolve candy coatings and find the hidden dyes in classroom markers.  Separate colors, watch water work magic on paper, and discover the sweet science of solubility. Experiments will blend art, candy, and chemistry! 

 Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout each day.  

FREE with paid general admission. ***(Contains food allergens.)   

• Seven Destination Moon posters from the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Service capturing a timeline of key moments in the early space race
• Moon and space themed activities rotating monthly in the Art Studio
• Flight and space themes rotating daily on the Draw Alive digital interactive exhibit
• NEW Tot Spot components including space themed costumes and manipulatives
• Thematic Discovery Lab programs:
  • • October – Space Explorers
    • November – Awesome Aviation
    • December – Nanotechnology

Celebrate National Chemistry Week 2026 with this year’s theme, “Chemistry Under Construction”!  Get ready to mix, mold, and marvel!

We will be exploring the incredible science that builds our world. Our young scientists will become material engineers as we dive into a pocket concrete experiment!

Facilitated programs are announced periodically throughout each day.

FREE with paid general admission.

Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week.

This week’s program is Reverse Engineering!

Discovery Cart activities are self-guided. All program components and materials must remain on site unless otherwise noted. Some activities may contain small parts not suitable for children 3 and under. FREE with general paid admission.

• Seven Destination Moon posters from the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Service capturing a timeline of key moments in the early space race
• Moon and space themed activities rotating monthly in the Art Studio
• Flight and space themes rotating daily on the Draw Alive digital interactive exhibit
• NEW Tot Spot components including space themed costumes and manipulatives
• Thematic Discovery Lab programs:
  • • October – Space Explorers
    • November – Awesome Aviation
    • December – Nanotechnology

Celebrate National Chemistry Week 2026 with this year’s theme, “Chemistry Under Construction”!  Get ready to mix, mold, and marvel!

We will be exploring the incredible science that builds our world. Our young scientists will become material engineers as we dive into a pocket concrete experiment!

Facilitated programs are announced periodically throughout each day.

FREE with paid general admission.

Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week.

This week’s program is Reverse Engineering!

Discovery Cart activities are self-guided. All program components and materials must remain on site unless otherwise noted. Some activities may contain small parts not suitable for children 3 and under. FREE with general paid admission.