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Drew Hogan, T-Recorche, Clay Sculpture. Paleoart through time.

Paleoart Through Time

Public Opening Event
June 6, 5 to 7 PM

ScienceWorks invites the community to experience their newest exhibit, "Paleoart Through Time." The exhibit opens with a special  First Friday event on the evening of June 6 from 5 to 7 PM, where you can meet the artist and explore the sculptures. Admission is free and beverages will be available for purchase.

Graduating SOU sculpture student Drew Hogan's installation is a chronological exploration of how our understanding of prehistoric species has evolved from the early 1900s to now, with pop-culture touchstones. The paleoart exhibit is ideal for learners of all ages and will be on display at ScienceWorks until the end of September.

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Young teens sitting on the forest floor learning basket weaving techniques from Lomakatsi educators.

STEAM Social: Fire Works

June 13
6 to 8 PM


Join us Friday, June 13, for a special “Fire Works” edition of our STEAM Social series, spotlighting Lomakatsi Restoration Project.

Explore wildfire resilience through Indigenous knowledge, science, and community action. Belinda Brown, Lomakatsi’s Tribal Partnerships Director, will share about cultural fire practices and collaborative restoration. Enjoy basket weaving, native plant ID, and the short film, "Tribal Hands on the Land."

In lieu of material fees, we invite donations to support the Fire Education for All campaign.

Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Don’t miss this multigenerational evening of STEAM exploration.

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Summer Camp kids playing outside at ScienceWorks

Summer Camps: Now Enrolling

June 9 - August 22, 9 AM to 3 PM
Ages: 6 - 12

Discover an unforgettable summer of science, creativity, and hands-on fun at ScienceWorks Summer Camps! With exciting themes like aeronautics, space exploration, and nature discovery, there’s something for every young explorer—reserve your spot today! Packed with hands-on activities, creative exploration, and endless discovery, our camps inspire curiosity and fun for all young learners.

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Win a Free Birthday Party


We're looking for birthday stars to feature in our next round of party photos! Two lucky winners will receive a FREE ScienceWorks birthday party — complete with goody bags, a hands-on workshop, and museum fun.

Enter our Birthday Party Drawing by June 30 for a chance to win. Winners will be announced July 1, and parties must be redeemed by September 28!
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About Us

ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum is a vibrant hub for curiosity, creativity, and discovery located in Southern Oregon. Designed for learners of all ages, ScienceWorks offers interactive exhibits, hands-on workshops, and engaging programs that bring the wonders of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) to life. It's more than a museum—it's a place to spark imagination and discover new ways to play, learn, and stay curious!

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Facilitated Activities

Weekends 11 AM to 2 PM


A fruit stand at a farmer's market

Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market

Every Tuesday 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM
March 4 - November 25


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$5 Special Admission

First Sunday of every month


A family enjoys hands-on activities at a STEAM Social event at ScienceWorks

STEAM Socials

Second Friday of every month


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Events

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Exhibits

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Birthday Rentals

Now offering workshop and goody bag add-ons


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