Artist Talk with Sarah F. Burns
Sunday, June 29
3 to 4 PM
ScienceWorks Theater
Free admission to presentation
Join us Sunday, June 29 from 3 to 4 PM for a special presentation with Southern Oregon artist Sarah F. Burns, the first Acorn Woman Lookout Artist-in-Residence with the Siskiyou Crest Coalition. Sarah will share a 45-minute slide talk featuring photos and stories from her time in the lookout, along with an exhibit of the paintings she created during her stay. A Q&A will follow. Free and open to the public — no registration required!
July STEAM Social: Burning to Learn
July 11, 6 to 8 PM
Free for members and SOU Students
$10 non-members
Get fired up for Burning to Learn, our July STEAM Social spotlighting the work of Southern Oregon Forest Restoration Collaborative (SOFRC). Explore wildfire science through art, hands-on activities, and expert talks.
Create your own watercolor fire triangle in Blaze & Brush, build a free DIY air filter, and enjoy a short film and presentation with wildfire educators. This event also supports the
Fire Education for All campaign, funding local fire ecology and ITEK programs for K–12 students.
Post-Parade Playtime in the Park
July 4
11 to 3 PM
Lithia Park
In front of the Butler-Perozzi Fountain
Join ScienceWorks in the park after the 4th of July parade for bubbles, lawn games, and hands-on fun for all ages! We’ll be set up near the Butler-Perozzi Fountain in Lithia Park with playful activities to keep the celebration going. Bring your curiosity (and maybe a picnic blanket) and enjoy a joyful afternoon in the heart of Ashland.
Free and open to everyone!
Creative Dance for Children
Fridays in July & August
We’re teaming up with Creative Dance for Children to offer joyful movement classes for kids 7 and under, Fridays from July 11 to August 29. Held in our colorful Pacific Crest Cove, classes are $10–15 drop-in or $68–100 for the series. Member discounts available! Register at CreativeDance.me
Observer — Film Screening
Sunday, July 27
4 to 6 PM
Free admission to film
Drinks and snacks available for purchase
Join us for a free screening of Observer.
Filmmaker Ian Cheney brings scientists, artists, and a hunter to unknown locations and asks them to describe what they see. What unfolds is a deep exploration and celebration of the power of observation: what happens when you find new ways to sense & perceive the world around you?
Seats are general admission and may go fast, so reserve ahead — and stay curious!
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!
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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We’ve got something new to share — welcome to Field Notes! Inspired by the way scientists, engineers, and artists track ideas and breakthroughs, Field Notes is your behind-the-scenes look at all things ScienceWorks. Follow along for stories, interviews, updates, and inspiration from our team and partners as we explore the intersections of science, community, and curiosity.
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