Welcome to ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum
Special Hours
Spring Break
We are open Monday through Sunday, 10 AM to 5 PM, during the week of March 23 - 29.
When School is Out, Camp is in!
Upcoming Camps
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Hands-On Happenings
Weekends in March
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 March, the tinkering studio features a variety of activities on rotation such as Coral Reef, Basketball Launcher, Solar Circuits, Cardboard Forest, and Green Machine.
*Please note the Tinkering Studio will be closed on Saturday, March 28.
Come play, explore, and stay curious!
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.
March 28 — Light & Shadow Stories
What happens when light becomes your storytelling tool? Step up to the Shadow Wall to explore how light behaves, then create your own shadow stories. Experiment with UV light, investigate the chemistry and physics of glow sticks and phosphorescence, and discover how photovoltaic cells turn light into energy. Freeze a shadow in time, bring puppets to life, and try your hand at painting with light.
Earth Day
Saturday, April 18
10 AM to 4 PM
Free for everyone
Celebrate Earth Day with ScienceWorks!
Join us outdoors on the ScienceWorks grounds for a day of hands-on activities, local vendors, and engaging experiences that highlight the science of sustainability. Play our EcoQuest game with community partners to earn prizes, enjoy live music by local artists, take home a free plant, explore the bubble tables, and refuel at tasty food trucks.
Earth Day is a call to protect our planet for future generations. Come learn, explore, and take action while celebrating the amazing people working to care for our planet — rain or shine.
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.
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!
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