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ScienceWorks Hands-on Museum

Play, Learn, and Stay Curious!

Notice: Pacific Crest Cove Temporary Closure

Pacific Crest Cove will be closed on Wednesday, November 12 to make space for the delivery of our brand-new water table exhibit! We can’t wait to share this exciting new addition with you soon — thank you for your patience as we make room for more hands-on fun.

Hands-On Happenings

Weekends in November

11 AM to 2 PM

Free with membership or admission

Help us grow a cardboard forest! Join us in the Tinkering Studio to build and decorate your own autumn tree while exploring the science behind the changing seasons: why leaves turn color, fall, and make way for new growth. Add your creation to our collaborative Fall Forest or take it home as a reminder of autumn’s wonder.

A photo of autumn colored leaves on the ground with text that says November in the tinkering studio, Fall Forest.

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!

Field Notes

Where science, stories, and curiosity meet

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.

Latest Story:

Mushroom growing in shallow, clear water; rocks and vegetation in background.

Mushroom Season Magic

November 11, 2025

Autumn is mushroom season in The Rogue Valley, and the forests around us are bursting with fungal activity. But what is really going on beneath our boots?

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

Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market

Every Tuesday 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM

March 4 - November 25

2 ScienceWorks staff members greeting visitors at the front desk

$5 Special Admission

First Sunday of every month

Events

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Birthday Rentals

Now offering workshop and goody bag add-ons

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