Exhibit Hall
 This travelling exhibit allows children and adults to experience the science of sound through a variety of educational, age-appropriate and fun activities. Visitors can explore vibration and sound production, transmission of sound, pitch, tone, amplitude, perception of sound and, of course, Noise!
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A highly interactive, colorful exhibit that provides plenty of action and education by exploring the physics behind simple machines through exhibits that use balls.
» Learn more about our exhibits
Planetarium
Mars: Explorations & Discoveries
Saturdays & Sundays, 2 PM
With the Phoenix Lander touching down on Mars last month, the red planet is getting even more attention than usual. See amazing photographs taken during past explorations and learn all about this fascinating planet in our new show!
Up in the Sky
Saturdays & Sundays, 1 PM
A basic show geared for the younger set, exploring the night sky, constellations and more.
» Find out more about our shows
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| PLEASE NOTE: The Science Factory will be closed September 1 - 9 for exhibit change. |
| Exhibit Hall |
Planetarium |
Open Daily
10 am - 4 pm
through August
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Saturday - Sunday
1 pm
& 2 pm shows |
| Third Thursday of the month: 10am - 8pm |
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Summer Camps
Science Adventure Camps offer children the chance to develop hands-on learning, creative problem solving and discovery in a stimulating and fun environment.
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» Download the Registration Form [pdf]
» Learn more about Summer Camps
Investigators - (Ages 3-5)
Week 9 - August 25 - 29 |
NO SESSIONS |
Explorers - (Ages 6-8)
Week 9 - August 25 - 29 |
Morning: 9am - 12pm
Topic: Jolts & Volts
Afternoon: 1pm - 4 pm
Topic: Super Computer Whiz Kids * |
Discoverers - (Grades 3 - 5)
Week 8 - August 18 - 22 |
Morning: 9am - 12pm
Topic: Computer Geek Week
Topic: Kitchen Chemistry *
Afternoon: 1pm - 4pm
Topic: Science of the Seas: Pirates & Vikings *
Topic: Our Planet Earth |
Adventurers - (Entering Grades 6 - 8)
Week 9 - August 25 - 29 |
| NO SESSION |
*Additional Supply Fee of $5 for this class
Camps with a strikethrough are Filled! Spots available on the wait list! |
Science Pubs
When: Thursday, September 11
Time:
7:00 pm
Where: Cozmic Pizza,
199 W 8th Ave
Spinach on the Side: E. coli in Our Lives with Jay Mellies, Ph.D.
Join us for a discussion of current research on E. coli O157 disease spread by fresh produce, why these outbreaks occur, and how our own personal food handling and purchasing habits can help minimize contact with infectious agents. Presented by Jay
Mellies, Ph.D, is an associate professor of biology at Reed College in Portland.
» Learn more about Science Pubs
 We have parties down to a science! Science Factory parties are a perfect way to celebrate with friends & family.
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