Sciencenter

Chemsations: Polymer Party
2026-06-07 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Sciencenter, 601 1st Street, Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States
Explore chemistry during this hands-on program! We’ll have lots of messy fun as we explore super-absorbent materials and make slime to explore the properties of polymers!

Math Fun with MathHappens!
2026-06-06 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-30 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-23 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-16 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-09 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-02 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-25 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-18 11:00 - 15:00 and 1 more date
Join us for playful, informal math exploration with the MathHappens Foundation! Discover the “M” in STEM through hands-on models and engaging learning experiences.

Science Together: Ramp Painting
2026-05-28 15:30 - 16:00, 2026-05-27 10:15 - 10:45
Let’s paint with gravity! Make patterns and test ideas while we roll paint-covered balls down ramps.
Science Together activities are designed for ages 0-4.

Science Together: Flower Dissection
2026-05-21 15:30 - 16:00, 2026-05-20 10:15 - 10:45
Practice using tools and making observations as we look at all the parts of a flower!
Science Together activities are designed for ages 0-4.

Science Together: Ice Melting
2026-05-14 15:30 - 16:00, 2026-05-13 10:15 - 10:45
Test out different methods to melt ice with tools like warm water and salt. See if you can rescue an animal trapped in ice!
Science Together activities are designed for ages 0-4.

Science Connections: BeeBots Workshop
2026-05-10 14:00 - 15:00
Join us to help our BeeBots find their way back to the hive! Together, we’ll learn to code these awesome robots and practice the skills it takes to be a computer scientist.

Science Together: Kinetic Sand
2026-05-07 15:30 - 16:00, 2026-05-06 10:15 - 10:45
Explore the different properties of kinetic sand!
Science Together activities are designed for ages 0-4.

Chemsations: Incredible Indicators
2026-05-03 14:00 - 15:00
Investigate color-changing liquids, explore the importance of acids and bases in our daily lives, and make your very own chemistry watercolor artwork to take home!

Science Together: Sink or Float
2026-04-30 15:30 - 16:00, 2026-04-29 10:15 - 10:45
Test and sort items with a water play, sink or float experiment!
Science Together activities are designed for ages 0-4.

Science Connections: Girls Who Code
2026-04-26 14:00 - 15:00
Women in Computing at Cornell (WICC) is coming to the Sciencenter to share information about their weekly Girls Who Code program for high school and middle school students in Ithaca! In their program, students of all genders and any level of programming experience can learn computer science fundamentals through interactive lessons and hands-on projects, some of which include building games and animations.

Science Together: Roller Coasters
2026-04-23 15:30 - 16:00, 2026-04-22 10:15 - 10:45
Explore ups and downs as you make and test a roller coaster! This 30-minute Science Together activity introduces basic motion and cause-and-effect through playful building and testing—ideal for toddlers and caregivers to enjoy together.
Science Together activities are designed for ages 0-4.

Science Connections: Bees Up Close with Cornell Entomology
2026-04-19 14:00 - 15:00
Meet Pollinators up close! Observe live bees and other local pollinators. Learn what all the buzz is about at this special Science Connections.

Science Together: Flubber
2026-04-16 15:30 - 16:00
Use a variety of tools to explore and make observations about the fun properties of Flubber!
Science Together activities are designed for ages 0-4.

Week of the Young Child Celebration
2026-04-15 10:00 - 12:00
Join the Sciencenter in celebrating Week of the Young Child! We will have hands-on activities geared towards early learners that support the development and practice of science process skills.
Sponsored by CFCU Community Credit Union

Science Connections: World Quantum Day!
2026-04-12 14:00 - 15:00
April 14 is World Quantum Day! Join Cornell’s Physics Graduate Society at the Sciencenter for activities exploring the quirky world of quantum physics!

Science Together: Baking Soda and Vinegar
2026-04-09 15:30 - 16:00
Explore the process of experimentation as you create chemical reactions with baking soda and vinegar!
Science Together activities are designed for ages 0-4.
