There's something fun happening at the Sciencenter!

All programs & events are included with museum admission unless otherwise noted.

Bonus Showtime! Fire Ecology

Learn all about fire ecology with students from Naturalist Outreach Program at Cornell.

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Showtime! Instrument Petting Zoo

Meet, play with and learn about many instruments with Ithaca College chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon.

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Sensory Hours

Parents, caregivers, and children with special sensory needs are invited to engage in a fun, inviting, and accepting environment during special open hours. Museum adjustments include: light and sound reduction, designated quiet spaces with sensory tools, and extra visual signage for safety. Sensory Hours will feature hands-on sensory play activities led by Gorge Falls Therapy.

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Science Together: Using Tools

Tuesday, December 10 and Thursday, December 12 at 10:30 AM Wednesday, December 11 and Friday, December 13 at 3:00 PM

Explore the fun and gooey properties of flubber using a variety of tools.

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Bonus Showtime! Whatever Floats Your Boat

Learn about Buoyancy as well as Archimedes and Bernoulli’s Principles. Do hands on experiments with students from (CURB) Cornell Undergraduate Research Board.

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Showtime! Rapid Prototyping

See the final projects from students of a Rapid Prototyping Class at Cornell.

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Chemsations!

Experience the intriguing world of chemistry as local high school students demonstrate fascinating chemical reactions with color, create bubbles, and experiment with light.

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Science Together: Categorizing

Tuesday, December 17, and Thursday, December 19 at 10:30 am Wednesday, December 18, and Friday, December 20 at 3:00 pm

Go fish! Then categorize the fish you catch.

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Showtime! Dry Ice Show

Enjoy “cool” science demonstrations with a Sciencenter educator!

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Bonus Showtime! Fine Motor Play

The Cornell B.A.B.Y. lab will be facilitating activities focusing around Fine Motor Play.

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The Sciencenter is CLOSED on Wednesday, December 25

The Sciencenter is CLOSED on December 25.

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Science Together: Making Observations

Tuesday, December 24 and Thursday, December 26 at 10:30 AM Friday, December 27 at 3:00 PM

Explore live, wiggly, worms and observe their wriggly movements.

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Sciencenter Store Sale

Stop in to shop for fun, smart, and unforgettable gifts. Store purchases are 10% off for all and 20% off for members (includes regular member discount) now through December 31. Museum admission is not required to shop in the store! Easy parking, great gifts, and a sale! What more could you need?!