Sciencenter

Animal Feeding
2025-10-01 16:00 - 16:30, 2025-10-08 16:00 - 16:30, 2025-10-15 16:00 - 16:30, 2025-10-22 16:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Sciencenter, 601 1st Street, Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States
Join an Animal Keeper to observe snakes, lizards, frogs, and fish snacking on their preferred prey.

Science Together: Ice Melting
2025-10-02 10:15 - 10:45, 2025-10-03 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.

Math Fun with MathHappens!
2025-10-04 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-11 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-18 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-25 10:00 - 14:00
Join us for playful, informal math learning with the MathHappens Foundation! Families and kids can explore hands-on activities that make math fun, creative, and connected to everyday life.

Science Connections: Naturalist Outreach
2025-10-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-19 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-26 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for a special Science Connections series in partnership with Cornell’s Naturalist Outreach Program featuring insects, reptiles, and birds!

Chemsations: Incredible Indicators
2025-10-05 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: Worms
2025-10-07 10:15 - 10:45, 2025-10-08 10:15 - 10:45, 2025-10-09 10:15 - 10:45, 2025-10-10 10:15 - 10:45
Observe and measure live worms!
Science Together activities are designed for ages 0-4.

Science Connections: Robotic Arm Demonstration
2025-10-12 14:00 - 15:00
Learn about robotics and maneuver a robotic arm!

Science Together: Flower Dissection
2025-10-14 10:15 - 10:45, 2025-10-15 10:15 - 10:45, 2025-10-16 10:15 - 10:45, 2025-10-17 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 Connections: Master Gardeners
2025-10-19 14:00 - 15:00
Learn about the magical world of gardening with Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Master Gardeners!

Science Together: Flubber
2025-10-22 10:15 - 10:45, 2025-10-23 10:15 - 10:45, 2025-10-24 10:15 - 10:45
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.

Spooky Science
2025-10-26 12:00 - 16:00
Join us for our annual free community event, Spooky Science, on Sunday, October 26th. Families are invited to explore the museum in their favorite costumes and enjoy a day of eerie experiments, hands-on activities, and Halloween fun for all ages.
Spooky Science is supported by Tompkins County Tourism & Cornell University Community Relations

Science Together: Magnet Fishing
2025-10-29 10:15 - 10:45
Sort and count the fish you catch!
Science Together activities are designed for ages 0-4.
