Open Tuesday–Sunday: 10:00am to 5:00pm

Activities

Join us for interactive science activities happening daily at the museum.

All programs & events are included with museum admission unless otherwise noted.

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  • Kid and woman using a marble run

    Science Together: Roller Coasters

    Science Together
    Sciencenter 601 1st Street, Ithaca, NY, United States

    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.

  • Kid and woman using a marble run

    Science Together: Roller Coasters

    Science Together
    Sciencenter 601 1st Street, Ithaca, NY, United States

    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.

  • Math Fun with MathHappens!

    MathHappens
    Sciencenter 601 1st Street, Ithaca, NY, United States

    Join us for playful, informal math exploration with the MathHappens Foundation! Discover the “M” in STEM through hands-on models and engaging learning experiences.

  • A child and parent experimenting with objects in water

    Science Together: Sink or Float

    Science Together
    Sciencenter 601 1st Street, Ithaca, NY, United States

    Test and sort items with a water play, sink or float experiment! Science Together activities are designed for ages 0-4.

  • Math Fun with MathHappens!

    MathHappens
    Sciencenter 601 1st Street, Ithaca, NY, United States

    Join us for playful, informal math exploration with the MathHappens Foundation! Discover the “M” in STEM through hands-on models and engaging learning experiences.

  • indicators flasks

    Chemsations: Incredible Indicators

    Chemsations
    Sciencenter 601 1st Street, Ithaca, NY, United States

    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!

  • Math Fun with MathHappens!

    MathHappens
    Sciencenter 601 1st Street, Ithaca, NY, United States

    Join us for playful, informal math exploration with the MathHappens Foundation! Discover the “M” in STEM through hands-on models and engaging learning experiences.

  • Kids and staff member experiment with blocks of ice with objects inside them

    Science Together: Ice Melting

    Science Together
    Sciencenter 601 1st Street, Ithaca, NY, United States

    Test out different methods to melt ice with tools like warm water and salt. See if you can rescue an animal trapped in ice!

  • Kids and staff member experiment with blocks of ice with objects inside them

    Science Together: Ice Melting

    Science Together
    Sciencenter 601 1st Street, Ithaca, NY, United States

    Test out different methods to melt ice with tools like warm water and salt. See if you can rescue an animal trapped in ice!

The Sciencenter’s programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support
of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.