News and Events Calendar

New Exhibition! "Made in Ithaca" Celebration Featuring the New "Sonic Sensation"

This winter and spring discover a special collection of "Made in Ithaca" exhibits. This show highlights exhibits from our newest traveling exhibition, "Sonic Sensation," and also brings back some Sciencenter favorites - signature hands-on exhibits that are sure to get you moving, building and exploring.

Explore how humans hear, and discover how well you can listen.

February

Showtime! How Low Can Your Voice Go?

Saturday, February 6, 2 p.m.
Elephants can lower their voices to be so baritone that our ears cannot sense their deepest rumbles. Come join us to experience sights and sounds of forest elephants and learn about the science of infrasound with Mya Thompson from Cornell University's Elephant Listening Project.

Free Sunday!

On Sunday, February 7, admission to the Sciencenter is FREE all day!

Curiosity Corner Program for Our Youngest Visitors

Early Childhood Programs in the Curiosity Corner are especially designed for toddlers and preschoolers. Storytime and Tactile Time are included with admission. Kids under three receive free admission.

Storytime: Pop: A Book about Bubbles
Tuesday, February 9, 10:30 a.m.
Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to hear the story "Pop: A Book about Bubbles" by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley and to make a bubble wand to take home. Storytime occurs on the second Tuesday of every month at 10:30 a.m.

Early Childhood Programs in the Curiosity Corner are made possible with the generous support of:

Sciencenter Activities at Ithaca Wegmans' W-Kids Fun Center

The Sciencenter is partnering with Wegmans to bring kids more hands-on science fun! Free activities change monthly and are designed for children ages 3 to 8 years.

Also at W-Kids: Collectible "Try This at Home" Activity Cards

Cards change every two weeks, and collections of six cards can be redeemed for a 15% discount on a Family Membership at the Sciencenter.

Winter Recess 2010: Ithaca Loves Teachers

Friday, February 12 - Sunday, February 21
During February break, the Sciencenter will welcome teachers and their families to explore the museum for free as part of a city-wide initiative to honor teachers. For more information on how to register for your VIT (Very Important Teacher) pass, visit ithacalovesteachers.com or contact the Tompkins County Convention and Visitors Bureau, 607-272-1313.

Showtime! Chocolate, Vanilla and Strawberry

Saturday, February 13, 2 p.m.
Celebrate Valentine's Day by discovering the science behind the sweet foods we love! Sciencenter educator John Alvarez del Castillo will present chocolate, vanilla and strawberry plants. Kids will find out how these plants become familiar treat, and will take home a strawberry plant.

Showtime! Fizzy Science

Saturday, February 20, 2 p.m.
Sciencenter staff member BJ Siasoco will explore the states of matter the fun way: by making root beer floats! Kids can observe how BJ concocts the treats (hint: it involves dry ice!) and taste-test the results.

Curiosity Corner Program for Our Youngest Visitors

Tactile Time: Invisible Art
Tuesday, February 23, 10:30 a.m.
Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to explore their world through invisible art with water colors and white crayons. Smocks will be provided. Tactile Time occurs on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 10:30 a.m.

Early Childhood Programs in the Curiosity Corner are made possible with the generous support of:

Sciencenter Activities at Ithaca Wegmans' W-Kids Fun Center

The Sciencenter is partnering with Wegmans to bring kids more hands-on science fun! Free activities change monthly and are designed for children ages 3 to 8 years.

Also at W-Kids: Collectible "Try This at Home" Activity Cards

Cards change every two weeks, and collections of six cards can be redeemed for a 15% discount on a Family Membership at the Sciencenter.

Showtime! Produce Aisle Houseplants

Saturday, February 27, 2 p.m.
Learn how fresh foods can become houseplants! Sciencenter educator John Alvarez del Castillo will present a variety of produce that can be easily converted to houseplants. Visitors can take home a new houseplant!

March

Showtime! Pollution and Bird Songs

Saturday, March 6, 2 p.m.
Can pollution change the way birds sing? Sara DeLeon of Cornell University will present how common song birds such as Black Capped Chickadees and Song Sparrows change their songs in response to pollution, specifically PCBs.

Free Sunday!

Sunday, March 7

Visit the Sciencenter for FREE on the last Free Sunday of the winter season.

Curiosity Corner Program for Our Youngest Visitors

Storytime: Feathers for Lunch
Tuesday, March 9, 10:30 a.m.
Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to hear the story "Feathers for Lunch" by Lois Ehlert and make a feather collage to take home.

Early Childhood Programs in the Curiosity Corner are made possible with the generous support of:

Sciencenter Activities at Ithaca Wegmans' W-Kids Fun Center

The Sciencenter is partnering with Wegmans to bring kids more hands-on science fun! Free activities change monthly and are designed for children ages 3 to 8 years.

Also at W-Kids: Collectible "Try This at Home" Activity Cards

Cards change every two weeks, and collections of six cards can be redeemed for a 15% discount on a Family Membership at the Sciencenter.

Showtime! Sapsquatch Syrup

Saturday, March 13, 2 p.m.
One of our most beloved local products has some unique physical and chemical properties. Come join Steve Gabriel of Sapsquatch, a local maple syrup producer us we learn about the science behind the annual sap run of the sugar maple. Taste (and experiment!) with maple syrup.

Showtime! Whoo Do You Eat?

Saturday, March 20, 2 p.m.
Learn what owls eat with Sciencenter educator John Alvarez del Castillo. Families will dissect real "owl pellets"--the regurgitated fur, bones, and other inedible parts of an owl's diet!

Curiosity Corner Program for Our Youngest Visitors

Tactile Time: Clay Stamps
Tuesday, March 23, 10:30 a.m.
Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to explore their world of touch by experimenting with clay stamping. Smocks will be provided.

Early Childhood Programs in the Curiosity Corner are made possible with the generous support of:

Sciencenter Activities at Ithaca Wegmans' W-Kids Fun Center

The Sciencenter is partnering with Wegmans to bring kids more hands-on science fun! Free activities change monthly and are designed for children ages 3 to 8 years.

Also at W-Kids: Collectible "Try This at Home" Activity Cards

Cards change every two weeks, and collections of six cards can be redeemed for a 15% discount on a Family Membership at the Sciencenter.

NanoDay at the Sciencenter

Saturday, March 27, 12-4 p.m.
Explore nanoscience and nanotechnology through hands-on activities and family-friendly presentations. Help us build a giant model of a tiny carbon nanotube out of balloons, dress up as a nanoscientist in a head-to-toe "bunny suit," and investigate surprising materials like sand that doesn't get wet and a liquid that acts like a magnet. At 2 p.m., learn about nanotechnology from a Cornell University expert (see below). Admission to the Sciencenter is FREE on NanoDay! NanoDay is cosponsored by the Sciencenter and Cornell University.