Activities Calendar

Science discovery weekends

So much science, so little time.

Each weekend from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., the Museum explores a new science topic through special displays, visiting exhibits, and guest presentations—followed by free craft activities for kids 4 to 12 years old!

July weekend activities:

Patriotic Windsocks
July 3rd

Hurray for the red, white and blue!  Show your patriotic pride and make a colorful windsock to display at home.  Admission includes the Gee Whiz Geology exhibit, Creature Feature programs and planetarium shows (for ages 4 and up).  Bring a picnic lunch, too!

Terrific Triceratops
July 10th & 11th

Have a terrific triceratops day at the Discovery Museum Science & Space Center.  Become a paleontologist in our Gee Whiz Geology exhibit.  View an indoor star show in the planetarium (for ages 4 and up).  Visit Bella the giant rabbit and Milo the screech owl.  Remember it all by constructing and coloring a big paper triceratops pillow, one of our most-requested craft projects!

Snarly Sabertooth
July 17th & 18th

Did you know that many astronauts and space geologists started their careers as young rock collectors? Learn some geology basics this weekend at the Discovery Museum Science & Space Center.  Each guest 12 and under constructs a take-home rock collection starter kit of four basic rock types.  Special presentations about rocks are given between 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.  It’ll be a rockin’ good time for everyone!

August weekend activites:

Sun & Fun
August 7th & 8th

This weekend, we’re learning about the sun! Some of the activities: use 3D glasses to see an image of the sun’s surface, watch the sun bake some goodies, and then have a bite! Learn how to make your own yummy snacks at home without heating up your kitchen oven!  Guests 12 and younger decorate a sun picture with sparkly glitter.  Hang it in the window and let the sun light it up!

Beautiful Butterflies
August 14th & 15th

Butterflies abound throughout the weekend.  Multiple butterfly activities entertain the entire family.  Look at the preserved butterfly specimens mounted in the Nature Discovery Room.  Try on the butterfly wings and mimic a Monarch Butterfly.  The classroom has a special display on butterflies that is only available to view this weekend.  Kids 12 and under make a butterfly ring craft.  After all the indoor fun, go outside and sit in the butterfly garden to have a snack.

Your World Rocks! Earthquakes in California
August 21st & 22nd

It’s a rock-and-roll weekend!  A geologist from the California Geological Survey will be on hand with lots of fun activities. Multiple hands-on stations to learn about tsunamis, earthquakes, faults, and more at a child-friendly level. A make-and-take craft is available for all children 12 and under.  This is your last opportunity to enjoy our Gee Whiz Geology! exhibit featuring rocks, crystals, dinosaurs, and fossils.  Don’t forget your camera!