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Dec
11
Mon
Closed on Monday
Dec 11 all-day

Hands on Museum - green clock iconWeekly Hours

  • Tuesday – Saturday:  10am – 5pm
  • Sunday:  1pm – 5pm
  • Monday:  10am – 5pm during March, June, and July only.

Holiday Closings

We are closed New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.  We are also sometimes closed for fundraisers, please check our events calendar for additional holiday or other closings.

Dec
12
Tue
Break the Tension Discovery Lab Program
Dec 12 all-day

Discovery Lab - Surface Tension - PennyJoin us as we discover the seemingly magical bonds of water molecules and learn all about the properties of water surface tension.  Try out the amazing penny droplet experiment, dish soap speed boat race, magic handkerchief trick, and rainbow milk activity.

Discovery Lab programs are announced periodically throughout each day.  FREE with paid general admission.

December Art Studio Programs
Dec 12 all-day

Get inspired this month with our December Art Studio programs!Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio!

  • Pointillism drawings inspired by Georges-Pierre Seurat.
  • Crayon-resist watercolor snowflake paintings.
  • Wintry snowflake plate rubbing

All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout each day. FREE with general admission.

Discovery Cart Activity – Snap Circuits
Dec 12 all-day

Discovery Cart - Snap CircuitsStop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week.

This week’s program is Snap Circuit electronics!

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.

Hands On! Home School Day
Dec 12 @ 10:00 am

A girl dissects an owl pellet to discover the remnants of an owl's meal.

Join us for this extra special discount day especially for our awesome home school visitors!  Come together to network, explore, play, and learn about upcoming home school workshops.  To receive the discounted general admission price of $8 per person, please bring a valid photo ID and one of the accepted forms of home school verification listed on the Visit page of our website.

Additional activities for Home School Day include:

  • Pig Dissection – Facilitated Dissection at 11am
    • Pig specimen cost $30 each and are available on a first come, first serve basis.  Supplies are limited and may not be guaranteed.
    • Tickets for the Facilitated Dissections must be purchased ahead of time at the front desk.
    • Dissection specimen will be distributed at the beginning of the facilitated program.
  • Tesla Shows – announced throughout the day
    • Show admission is $2 per person ages 4+ (tickets available at the front desk)
  • Paleo Tours – announced throughout the day
    • Tour admission is $2 per person ages 4+ (tickets available at the front desk)
Dec
13
Wed
Break the Tension Discovery Lab Program
Dec 13 all-day

Discovery Lab - Surface Tension - PennyJoin us as we discover the seemingly magical bonds of water molecules and learn all about the properties of water surface tension.  Try out the amazing penny droplet experiment, dish soap speed boat race, magic handkerchief trick, and rainbow milk activity.

Discovery Lab programs are announced periodically throughout each day.  FREE with paid general admission.

December Art Studio Programs
Dec 13 all-day

Get inspired this month with our December Art Studio programs!Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio!

  • Pointillism drawings inspired by Georges-Pierre Seurat.
  • Crayon-resist watercolor snowflake paintings.
  • Wintry snowflake plate rubbing

All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout each day. FREE with general admission.

Discovery Cart Activity – Snap Circuits
Dec 13 all-day

Discovery Cart - Snap CircuitsStop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week.

This week’s program is Snap Circuit electronics!

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.

Dec
14
Thu
Break the Tension Discovery Lab Program
Dec 14 all-day

Discovery Lab - Surface Tension - PennyJoin us as we discover the seemingly magical bonds of water molecules and learn all about the properties of water surface tension.  Try out the amazing penny droplet experiment, dish soap speed boat race, magic handkerchief trick, and rainbow milk activity.

Discovery Lab programs are announced periodically throughout each day.  FREE with paid general admission.

December Art Studio Programs
Dec 14 all-day

Get inspired this month with our December Art Studio programs!Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio!

  • Pointillism drawings inspired by Georges-Pierre Seurat.
  • Crayon-resist watercolor snowflake paintings.
  • Wintry snowflake plate rubbing

All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout each day. FREE with general admission.