2025 February School Vacation Week
The museum has a number of activities planned for the week of February 17-23, including extended Maker Hub and Learning Lab hours, tours, gallery cart demos and family workshops. With the exception of family workshops, all activities are free with museum admission. Take a look at the full schedule below, then plan your visit.
Monday, February 17
11:00AM-12:30PM
Exchange: Microscopy
Explore the details of everyday things using a variety of microscopes.
1:30-4:40PM
Maker Hub: Chain Reactions
Explore gravity, the transfer of energy, and more as you play with physics while assembling your own chain reaction contraption.
Tuesday, February 18
11:00-12:30PM
Exchange: Microscopy
Explore the details of everyday things using a variety of microscopes.
1:30-4:30PM
Maker Hub: Chain Reaction
Explore gravity, the transfer of energy, and more as you play with physics while assembling your own chain reaction contraption.
3:00-4:00PM
Family Workshop: Social Robots & AI
Please see below for description and registration information.
Wednesday, February 19
11:00-12:30PM
Exchange: Microscopy
1:30-4:30PM
Maker Hub: Chain Reaction
2:00-3:00PM
Gallery Cart: Fruit Music
How can we use the world around us as a part of everyday technology? Learn about circuitry as you use Makey Makeys to create musical instruments out of fruit
Thursday, February 20
11:00-12:30PM
Exchange: Microscopy
1:30-4:30PM
Maker Hub: Chain Reaction
2:00-3:00PM
Gallery Cart: Fruit Music
3:00-4:00Pm
Family Workshop: Brain Matters
Please see below for description and registration information
Friday, February 21
11:00-12:30PM
Exchange: Microscopy
Explore the details of everyday things using a variety of microscopes.
1:30-4:30PM
Maker Hub: Chain Reaction
2:00-3:00PM
Gallery Cart: Cat or Dog?
What is Artificial Intelligence, and how does it work? Find out in this fun game and explore an image-recognition AI.
Saturday, February 22
10:30AM-12:00PM
Exchange: Microscopy
Explore the details of everyday things using a variety of microscopes.
12:30-4:30PM
Maker Hub:Chain Reaction
Sunday, February 23
10:30AM-12:00PM
Exchange: Microscopy
Explore the details of everyday things using a variety of microscopes.
12:30-4:30PM
Maker Hub: Chain Reaction
Family Workshop: Social Robots & AI
Please note that this is an 11+ workshop.
How is artificial intelligence reshaping our relationship with technology? In this hands-on workshop, explore the advantages and pitfalls of AI as your build and code your own social robot.
This workshop is designed for families and friends working in small groups. Children must be age 11 and above, and must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the workshop. Workshop price includes museum admission. Please feel free to come and explore the museum with your family before the workshop.
$15 for ages 11-18, $20 for ages 19+
Family Workshop: Brain Matters
Explore the fascinating world of the human brain in this family workshop. Participants will step into the shoes of a neuroscientist and explore the tools and techniques doctors use to diagnose and study our body's most complex organ.