Ring in the Spring with some fun and silly springtime science experiments! You won't believe your eyes when you see our growing marshmallow Peeps experiment, test out an "EGG-cellent" floating egg, and even try some sweet candy chromatography. This program contains potential food allergens and small...
Join us as we celebrate the infinitely awesome mathematical constant π (pi) on Pi Day (3/14)! Don't miss the fun STEM/STEAM experiments and activities that pay tribute to this fantastic irregular number. Programs and activities by announcement throughout the day. FREE with paid admission. While supplies...
Join us for story time on Read Across America Day as our Discovery Guides share some of their favorite children's books and book-themed STEM/STEAM activities. Programs by announcement throughout the day. FREE with general paid admission....
Join us in learning all about our eyes in honor of National Eye Care Month. Discover the inner workings of the human eye and test your vision with some mind-bending optical illusions. The Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout each day. FREE with...
HandsOn! is closed today. We're working extra hard to keep HandsON! spotless for our visitors. We will reopen Thursday, August 15th....
Weekly Hours Tuesday - Saturday: 10am - 5pm Sunday: 1pm - 5pm Monday: CLOSED (open on Mondays in March, June, and July) Holiday Closings Hands On! is closed New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Juneteenth, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day...
Join us for a stellar party as we observe the Partial Solar Eclipse on October 14! Learn about the several different types of eclipses, then build and decorate your own eclipse projector plate to take home. Take a turn using our Celestron “EclipSmart” solar-safe telescope which...
Join us for a SUN-sational time in honor of the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse! Build a deeper understanding of how we see solar eclipses with the Cosmic Coincidence activity. Then safely look at the Sun with our EclipSmart solar telescope (weather permitting). Limited access to telescope, based...
Join us as we explore the science of air pressure, aerodynamics, and aviation in celebration of National Aviation Month! You can levitate ping pong balls in mid-air, construct and test a flying paper airplane, and lean about Bernoulli's principle while we inflate a 6 foot long...
Stop by any time from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, October 12th, for a spectacular showcase that's all about STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics). Explore a variety of fun and interactive opportunities for curious minds of all ages. Discover how STEAM plays a...