Sciencenter

Animal Feeding
2026-02-25 16:00 - 16:30, 2026-02-18 16:00 - 16:30, 2026-02-11 16:00 - 16:30, 2026-02-04 16:00 - 16:30, 2026-01-28 16:00 - 16:30, 2026-01-21 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: Roller Coasters
2026-02-25 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
2026-02-22 14:00 - 15:00
Join local science experts with hands-on activities and demonstrations.

Math Fun with MathHappens!
2026-02-21 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-14 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-07 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-31 11:00 - 15:00
Join us for playful, informal math exploration with the MathHappens Foundation! Discover the “M” in STEM through hands-on models and engaging learning experiences.

Playtime with Finger Lakes Toy Library
2026-02-20 10:30 - 11:30
Join the Sciencenter and the Finger Lakes Toy Library for our February playtime designed for families and young children. Drop in on Feb 20, 10:30–11:30 AM to explore curated toys, try hands-on activities, and enjoy relaxed, caregiver-led play in a welcoming museum setting. It’s an easy, low-pressure way to connect with other families and discover new play ideas.

Science Together: Flubber
2026-02-19 15:30 - 16:00, 2026-02-18 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.

Animal Encounter
2026-02-17 11:00 - 11:30
Get hands-on with ocean life during this 30-minute Animal Encounter at Sciencenter. Meet marine creatures up close in the Tidepool Touch Tank and learn how they live, move, and survive. A fun, interactive experience for curious kids and families.

Cold Show
2026-02-16 14:30 - 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 Connections: Encouraging Young Engineers and Scientists
2026-02-15 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-08 14:00 - 15:00
Encouraging Young Engineers and Scientists (EYES) is excited to bring engaging science and engineering activities to the Sciencenter in order to encourage young students to consider careers in STEM fields.

Science Together: Baking Soda and Vinegar
2026-02-12 15:30 - 16:00, 2026-02-11 10:15 - 10:45
Explore the process of experimentation as you create chemical reactions with baking soda and vinegar!
Science Together activities are designed for ages 0-4.

Science Together: Flower Dissection
2026-02-05 15:30 - 16:00, 2026-02-04 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.

Chemsations: Polymer Party
2026-02-01 14:00 - 15:00
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!

Science Together: Worms
2026-01-29 15:30 - 16:00, 2026-01-28 10:15 - 10:45
Observe and measure live worms!
Science Together activities are designed for ages 0-4.

Science Connections: Cornell Undergraduate Research Board
2026-01-25 14:00 - 15:00
Cornell Undergraduate Research Board (CURB) is excited to bring creative, hands-on science to the Sciencenter! Kids will build their own “robot hand” to explore how our bodies move, and experiment with chemistry by revealing hidden messages through fun acids-and-bases activities. Our goal is to make science feel approachable, playful, and inspiring while giving kids something meaningful to take home.

Science Together: Ice Melting
2026-01-22 15:30 - 16:00, 2026-01-21 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
2026-01-18 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.
