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For the Love of Nature
Reception for Young Artists
Saturday, April 25
4 to 6 PM
Free
This moving teen art showcase is created by Rogue Valley youth who lived through the 2020 Almeda Fire. Produced by Anima Mundi Productions and Rogue Climate under the mentorship of artist and educator Adrian Chavez, this year-long project features powerful works calling for climate stewardship and collective care. Meet the teen artists and explore art that inspires
conversation, compassion, and action.
MuseumLab
Saturdays
1 to 3 PM
Ages 6 - 12
MuseumLab is a pop-up science lab inside ScienceWorks where kids ages 6 to 12 turn curiosity into real discovery. Led by educator and former lab scientist Ash Friend, these two-hour weekend workshops invite participants to investigate big questions through playful, hands-on challenges inspired by museum exhibits. Kids test ideas, collect real data, redesign experiments, and collaborate — all in an active, supportive environment.
Artist Presentation and Q&A
Saturday, April 25
3:30 to 5 PM
Free
ScienceWorks Theater
Now on view in the Art in STEAM Gallery through April 26, The Power of Place features the work of photographer Peter Marbach, whose images capture the extraordinary landscapes that define Oregon — from rugged coastline and mountain peaks to the High Desert and beyond.
Join us for an engaging afternoon with the artist and discover the stories behind these remarkable images.
Sparking Action!
Saturday, May 2
10 AM to 6 PM
Free for everyone
Sparking Action! invites all ages to explore the science of fire, wildfire prevention, and how Rogue Valley communities are building resilience together.
Presented by the Southern Oregon Forest Restoration Collaborative and partners, this free event features live fire science demonstrations in the ScienceWorks Dome and interactive preparedness activities. Meet Smokey Bear, tour a fire truck with Ashland Fire & Rescue, learn about Indigenous Traditional Ecological Knowledge with Lomakatsi Restoration Project educators, build your own DIY air cleaner, and start a go-kit.
Enjoy a performance by
Ballet Folklórico Ritmo Alegre and stay for a 2:30 to 4 PM screening of
Embers of Awakening: From Firestorms to Climate Healing. Experience “For Love of Nature,” a teen art showcase by Rogue Valley youth reflecting on the 2020 Almeda Fire.
Mural Fest 2026 — "Belonging"
Saturday & Sunday
June 20 & 21
10 AM to 5 PM
Free
Ashland Mural Fest invites the Southern Oregon community to witness the creation of large-scale public art in real time. During Mural Fest, regional muralists transform the ScienceWorks plaza into an open-air studio. Over one weekend, visitors watch as artists bring large-scale murals to life in real time, offering a rare glimpse into the creative process. The completed works remain on display throughout the summer, adding vibrant color and energy to the museum grounds.
Come celebrate local artists and the vibrant role that public art plays in shaping and reflecting our community. There will be food, music, and more!
Hands-On Happenings
Weekends in April
Free with membership or admission
Every Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 2 PM, Kranzler Hall comes alive with rotating facilitated activities that spark curiosity and creativity. Drop in for favorites like the painting pendulum, the exploration station, and our ever-inventive tinkering studio — all free with membership or admission.
This April, the tinkering studio features a variety of activities on rotation such as bird feeders, mosaic color coding, DIY water filters, and bee-friendly water stations.
Come play, explore, and stay curious!
Turn the wheel. Change the flow. Build a river. Make a wave.
Every choice creates a ripple — shape the water and see what happens. Stay curious!
Field Notes
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!
Hands-On Happenings
Weekends 11 AM to 2 PM
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Every Tuesday 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM
March 4 - November 25
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