News and Events Calendar
May
Showtime! Presentation: Larvae and Nymphs
Explore the diversity of immature insects. Join Cornell's Michael Wolfin to examine the life stages of insects. Observe larvae and nymphs, and help Michael feed his bearded dragon. Showtime! presentations are included with admission.
Free Admission for Military Families and Veterans During Memorial Day Weekend
Saturday, May 25, 10 am – 5 pm; Sunday, May 26, noon – 5 pm; Monday, May 27, 10 am – 5 pm
Active duty military personnel, veterans, and their immediate family members receive free admission Saturday through Monday of Memorial Day weekend. Valid military ID required.
Memorial Day Hours
The Sciencenter will be OPEN on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27.
Curiosity Corner Program for Our Youngest Visitors
Early Childhood Programs in the Curiosity Corner are especially designed for toddlers and preschoolers. Curiosity Corner programs are included with admission. Kids under three receive free admission.
- Tactile Time: From Head to Toe
Tuesday, May 28, 10:30 am
Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to hear the story From Head to Toeby Eric Carle and then put together a wobbly skeleton.
June
Galaxy Golf Opens June 1
Experience mini-golf that is "out-of-this-world!" Galaxy Golf, the science-themed miniature golf course, will be open during regular museum hours (weather permitting), Tuesday – Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm and Sunday, noon – 5 pm. Individual game: $3 per person. 10-game Galaxy Golf discount cards are available: $15 for Sciencenter members and $20 for non-members.
Showtime! Presentation: Exhale
What is in the air you breathe out? Join Sciencenter educator, Michelle Kortenaar to learn about carbon dioxide. Drink bubbles, make colors and explore frozen carbon dioxide. Showtime! presentations are included with admission.
Curiosity Corner Program for Our Youngest Visitors
Early Childhood Programs in the Curiosity Corner are especially designed for toddlers and preschoolers. Curiosity Corner programs are included with admission. Kids under three receive free admission.
- Math Time: Ten Little Elephants
Tuesday, June 4, 10:30 am
Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to hear the story Ten Little Elephants by Robert Leydenfrost and then make their own number trading cards..
Showtime! Presentation: Student Built Science Exhibits
Explore cool science and engineering. Join students from Ithaca High School TSA, ACS Physics and the GIAC Junk Genies as they demonstrate their exhibits, including a smoke-ring blower, a metal melter and a tornado machine. Showtime! presentations are included with admission.
Curiosity Corner Program for Our Youngest Visitors
Early Childhood Programs in the Curiosity Corner are especially designed for toddlers and preschoolers. Curiosity Corner programs are included with admission. Kids under three receive free admission.
- Storytime: The Wind Blew
Tuesday, June 11, 10:30 am
Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to hear the story The Wind Blew by Pat Hutchins and then make their own pinwheels.
Showtime! Presentation: Life in Our Stream
Discover some of the insects that call Cascadilla Creek home. Join Michi Schulenberg from the Community Science Institute (CSI) to sample the stream and learn about our hidden neighbors. Prepare to be outside. Showtime! presentations are included with admission.
Curiosity Corner Program for Our Youngest Visitors
Early Childhood Programs in the Curiosity Corner are especially designed for toddlers and preschoolers. Curiosity Corner programs are included with admission. Kids under three receive free admission.
- Animal Time: It's a Good Thing There are Insects
Tuesday, June 18, 10:30 am
Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to hear the story It's a Good Thing There are Insects by Allan Fowler and then construct their own insect.
Showtime! Presentation: Throw, Drop, Crash
Explore how engineers can measure forces when things crash or fall. Join Cyril Moore, Dan Ward and Joe DiCiacce from Myownduino to learn about accelerometers. Showtime! presentations are included with admission.
Curiosity Corner Program for Our Youngest Visitors
Early Childhood Programs in the Curiosity Corner are especially designed for toddlers and preschoolers. Curiosity Corner programs are included with admission. Kids under three receive free admission.
- Tactile Time: All the Colors of the Earth
Tuesday, June 25, 10:30 am
Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to hear the story All the Colors of the Earth by Sheila Hamanaka and then create finger-paint masterpieces.
Showtime! Presentation: Fun With Physics
Check out hands-on activities that demonstrate everyday physics. Join student researchers from CLASSE (Cornell Laboratory for Accelerator-based Sciences and Education) and have fun with physics. Showtime! presentations are included with admission.
