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There's something fun happening at the Sciencenter!

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


Sunday, December 3 at 2 pm

Chemsations: Incredible Indicators

Sunday, December 3 at 2 pm

Investigate color-changing liquids, explore the importance of acids and bases in our daily lives, and make a chemistry watercolor artwork to take home!

Chemsations: Incredible Indicators
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Tuesday, December 5 at 10:30 AM

Science Together: Sink or Float

Tuesday, December 5 at 10:30 AM

Test and sort various items in water to see which ones sink or float. It’s a fun and engaging way to introduce your child to science while having some water play.

Science Together activities are designed for ages 0-4

Science Together: Sink or Float
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Wednesday, December 6 at 10:30 AM

Science Together: Sink or Float

Wednesday, December 6 at 10:30 AM

Test and sort various items in water to see which ones sink or float. It’s a fun and engaging way to introduce your child to science while having some water play.

Science Together activities are designed for ages 0-4

Science Together: Sink or Float
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Wednesday, December 6 at 3:30 pm

Family Workshop: Take Apart

Wednesday, December 6 at 3:30 pm

Bring the whole family and use various tools to take apart and explore the inner workings of electronics!

Thank you to Finger Lakes ReUse for donating items and BorgWarner for sponsoring this program.

Family Workshop: Take Apart
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Wednesday, December 6 at 4:00 PM

Animal Feeding

Wednesday, December 6 at 4:00 PM

Join an Animal Keeper to observe snakes, lizards, frogs, and fish snacking on their preferred prey.

Animal Feeding
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Thursday, December 7 at 10:30 AM

Science Together: Sink or Float

Thursday, December 7 at 10:30 AM

Test and sort various items in water to see which ones sink or float. It’s a fun and engaging way to introduce your child to science while having some water play.

Science Together activities are designed for ages 0-4

Science Together: Sink or Float
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Friday, December 8 at 10:00 am

Playtime with Finger Lakes Toy Library

Friday, December 8 at 10:00 am

Join the Sciencenter and the Finger Lakes Toy Library for a fun-filled Building and Engineering Playtime!

Playtime with Finger Lakes Toy Library
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Friday, December 8 at 10:30 AM

Science Together: Sink or Float

Friday, December 8 at 10:30 AM

Test and sort various items in water to see which ones sink or float. It’s a fun and engaging way to introduce your child to science while having some water play.

Science Together activities are designed for ages 0-4

Science Together: Sink or Float
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Saturday, December 9 at 2:00 PM

Science Connections: Cornell Prototyping Demo Day!

Saturday, December 9 at 2:00 PM

Join students from Cornell’s Rapid Prototyping class to see demos of their creative inventions and learn about how they made their ideas into real, working machines!

Science Connections: Cornell Prototyping Demo Day!
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Tuesday, December 12 at 10:30 AM

Science Together: Roller Coasters

Tuesday, December 12 at 10:30 AM

Explore ups and downs as you make and test a roller coaster!

Science Together activities are designed for ages 0-4.

Science Together: Roller Coasters
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Wednesday, December 13 at 10:30 AM

Science Together: Roller Coasters

Wednesday, December 13 at 10:30 AM

Explore ups and downs as you make and test a roller coaster!

Science Together activities are designed for ages 0-4.

Science Together: Roller Coasters
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Wednesday, December 13 at 4:00 PM

Animal Feeding

Wednesday, December 13 at 4:00 PM

Join an Animal Keeper to observe snakes, lizards, frogs, and fish snacking on their preferred prey.

Animal Feeding
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Friday, December 15 at 10:30 AM

Science Together: Roller Coasters

Friday, December 15 at 10:30 AM

Explore ups and downs as you make and test a roller coaster!

Science Together activities are designed for ages 0-4.

Science Together: Roller Coasters
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Saturday, December 16 at 2 pm

Science Connections: Voyage through the Solar System

Saturday, December 16 at 2:00 PM

Voyage through the Solar System with Sciencenter’s Future Science Leaders. Explore the chemistry of keeping air clean on a spaceship, build a moon base for astronauts to live and work on, and create your own space souvenir to commemorate your adventure!

Science Connections: Voyage through the Solar System
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Wednesday, December 20 at 4 PM

Animal Feeding

Wednesday, December 20 at 4 PM

Join an Animal Keeper to observe snakes, lizards, frogs, and fish snacking on their preferred prey.

Animal Feeding
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Wednesday, December 27 at 4:00 PM

Animal Feeding

Wednesday, December 27 at 4:00 PM

Join an Animal Keeper to observe snakes, lizards, frogs, and fish snacking on their preferred prey.

Animal Feeding
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