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Corks & Forks

Join us for a delightful evening of wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres and more!

May 20
6:30–9:30 p.m.

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Stream Into The V.O.I.D.

Virtual interactive live astronomy presentation highlighting the month’s celestial happenings.

Every second Tuesday at noon!

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Spring River Cleanup

We need your help to keep the River District clean and green!

April 22, 9 a.m. - noon

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Sensory-Friendly Night

Join us for a night of sensory-friendly programming.

April 27, 5-7 p.m.

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Go!

Discover the mind-blowing principles behind movement and energy!
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Hands-On Harley-Davidson™

Immerse yourself in the world of Harley-Davidson™ and explore the science behind motorcycles!

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Water

Water is everything. Become immersed in the importance of water from the personal to the global scale.
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Superpower Dogs

Experience the life-saving superpowers and extraordinary bravery of some of the world’s most amazing dogs.
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Science Unplugged

Get hands-on and explore the basic principles behind physics and architecture.

Opening May 27

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Crescent Crossing

All Aboard! Bring your little one to experience our interactive exhibit packed full of train-themed fun!
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Butterfly Station & Garden

Meet a wide variety of beautiful lepidoptera and get inspired to create your own garden!

April – October

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One World, One Sky

Discover a brilliant spectacle of light and color as you watch the stars twinkle over Sesame Street.
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3-2-1 Liftoff!

Join Elon, the hamster, on an action-packed journey to help return his fallen robotic friend back to space and onward to mars.
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Forward to the Moon

Take a journey to learn about NASA’s efforts to take our first steps towards a permanent, off-world presence.
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Dinosaurs of Antarctica

Journey into prehistoric Antarctica and discover a world of bizarre dinosaurs and gigantic amphibians.
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Earth, Moon and Sun

Learn how these cosmic bodies work together as a system.
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Build a Paper Speaker

Learn the technology behind sound systems by making your own working speaker out of paper.

March 22 – March 26

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Lighter than Air Sky-Scrapper Challenge

Build a tall foam building capable of resisting high speed winds.

March 29 – April 2

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Super Structures: Building Bold Bridges

What makes a bridge strong? Find out! Build your own bridge and test it's strength!

April 5 – April 9

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Flying Paper Butterflies

Design and build a beautiful rubber band powered butterfly and watch it take flight!

April 12 – April 16

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Butterfly Hello!

It's time to reopen the Butterfly Station.

April 15, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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Opposites Attract

Explore characteristics of magnets and discover some of their everyday uses!

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Super Senses

Investigate the five senses and their corresponding organs we use every day.

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Good Vibrations

Make some noise and explore the science behind sound!

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Unveiling the Invisible Universe

Visit international observatories in real-to-life scale, witness merging black holes, see vibrant gamma ray bursts and more!
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Extreme Weather

Come learn the science behind extreme weather, from its causes to its impacts.

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Animal Adaptations

Explore the diversity of organisms and how they adapt to their environments.

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Magic Globe

An engaging and inspiring story about the importance of seasons and how climate impacts our planet.
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Water, Water Everywhere

Immerse yourself in the majestic properties of water.

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Perfect Little Planet

Discover our solar system through a new set of eyes.
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Floating Boats

Make a splash and explore the concept of buoyancy!

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3…2…1…Blast Off!

Explore potential and kinetic energy and test Newton’s Laws of Motion.

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Zula Patrol: Down to Earth

Learn about the development of the life forms that call Earth home.
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Expedition Reef

Embark on an oceanic safari.
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Flight of the Butterflies

Experience the beauty of the migration cycle of butterflies.
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Grossology and You

Explore the inner workings of the human body.
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Rock ‘n’ Roll

Explore the rock cycle and learn about Earth's fascinating geology.

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Riverside Science

Learn all about the Dan River and it's fascinating ecosystem.

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Simple Machines

This will force you to learn about basic mechanical devices.

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The Big Chill: Cool CO2 Science

Watch us perform some amazing science with dry-ice!

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The Web of Life

Explore what eats what in an ecological community.

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Simply Soil

Grow your knowledge about this organic mixture.

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Shocking Truth

This program has the power to brighten your day.

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Sow It – Grow It

Get hands on with plants.

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Fossil Finds

Uncover some amazing fossils and discover ancient ocean environments.

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Cosmic Journey: A Solar System Adventure

Travel faster than the speed of light.
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The Accidental Astronauts

Embark on an unexpected journey into space.
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Build a Butterfly

Come learn all about butterflies and their amazing metamorphosis!

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