Sciencenter

Animal Feeding
2025-04-02 16:00 - 16:30, 2025-03-26 16:00 - 16:30, 2025-03-19 16:00 - 16:30, 2025-03-12 16:00 - 16:30, 2025-03-05 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: Baking Soda and Vinegar
2025-04-02 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-04-01 10:30 - 11:00
Explore the process of experimentation as you create chemical reactions with baking soda and vinegar!
Science Together activities are designed for ages 0-4.

Cold Show
2025-03-30 14:00 - 15:00
Get ready for some freezing fun! We’ll explore states of matter and how temperature affects materials as we explore dry ice.

Science Together: Flower Dissection
2025-03-28 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-03-27 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-03-26 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-03-25 10:30 - 11:00
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: Engineers for a Sustainable World
2025-03-23 14:00 - 15:00
Engineers for a Sustainable World (ESW) is a Cornell Engineering Student Project Team focused on creating sustainable solutions to real-world problems. ESW team members will share the importance of engineering design and recycling by helping visitors build a Rube Goldberg Machine from recycled materials! They will also lead a Recycling Matching Game with prizes to share the importance of properly disposing of trash.

Science Together: Worms
2025-03-21 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-03-20 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-03-19 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-03-18 10:30 - 11:00
Observe and measure live worms!
Science Together activities are designed for ages 0-4.

Science Connections: Cornell Assistive Technologies
2025-03-16 14:00 - 15:00
Cornell Assistive Technologies is excited to spark creativity with a hands-on exploration of circuits and electricity! Kids will learn the basics of circuitry and bring their knowledge to life by creating their own light-up art pieces. This interactive activity blends science and art in a fun and engaging way, making for an unforgettable experience!

Science Together: Ice Melting
2025-03-14 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-03-13 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-03-12 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-03-11 10:30 - 11:00
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: Girls Who Code
2025-03-09 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 Connections: Instrument Petting Zoo
2025-03-08 14:00 - 15:00
Cornell’s Big Red Marching Band invites you to join them for an instrument petting zoo! See, listen, touch, and learn about different instruments!

Science Together: Sink or Float
2025-03-07 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-03-06 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-03-05 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-03-04 10:30 - 11:00
Test and sort items with a water play, sink or float experiment!
Science Together activities are designed for ages 0-4.

Chemsations: Incredible Indicators
2025-03-02 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: Roller Coasters
2025-02-28 10:30 - 11:00
Explore ups and downs as you make and test a roller coaster!
Science Together activities are designed for ages 0-4.
