Two New Worlds to Explore At ScienceWorks
Meet insects that thrive underground and discover the power of water through interactive engineering play. ScienceWorks’ newest exhibits spark curiosity at every turn. Jump in and explore what’s new at ScienceWorks!
NOON Year's Eve
Wednesday, Dec 31
11 AM to 2 PM
Free with membership or admission
Ring in the New Year at NOON with our annual Noon Year’s Eve celebration! Each year we count down to noon with not one, but two balloon drops: a raucous celebration in the Main Gallery and a quieter, sensory-friendly countdown in Da Vinci’s Garage, where we whisper the numbers and celebrate with jazz hands instead of noise.
We’ll also host our annual Egg Drop Challenge, where participants engineer “spacecraft” to protect their brave “egg-stronauts” during a crash landing. Whether the egg survives or splats, we cheer for every launch, because that’s what scientific exploration is all about!
No advance ticket sales are available for this event, so come early to beat the lines!
Free Book Event
Author: Paul Bannick
Sunday Dec 14, 11 AM
Free admission to Science Theater
Join award-winning author and wildlife photographer Paul Bannick for a talk, Q&A, and book signing of his new book, Woodpecker: A Year in the Life of North American Woodpeckers. Copies of all his acclaimed books, including Owl: A Year in the Lives of North American Owls, will be available for purchase.
Local conservation groups will be onsite to share their work, including Klamath Bird Observatory and Friends of the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument plus, SOU Scientific Collections is lending woodpecker specimens for display starting Dec 12. Space is limited; reserve your spot.
Admission to the book event is free and includes entry to the Science Theater. Museum exhibits require separate admission.
Hands-On Happenings
Weekends in December
11 AM to 2 PM
Free with membership or admission
This December, the tinkering studio features Symmetrical Snowflakes — a hands-on activity where you can create your own winter masterpiece while exploring the science of symmetry in nature.
Come play, learn, and stay curious!
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Where science, stories, and curiosity meet
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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