FAQs
Reach out to us if you have any questions not answered below:
We're happy to help! During regular business hours call 541-482-6767 and follow the phone tree to prompt the extension of the department you are looking for or contact our general help desk at info@scienceworksmuseum.com.
General Questions
What are your hours?
ScienceWorks is open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm. We are closed Monday and Tuesday to the general public.
How much does it cost?
Members: Free Admission
Adult: $12.50
Child (2+): $10.50
Child Under 2: Free Admission
Senior (65+): $10.50
Student (with ID): $10.50
Military (with ID): 10% off
Teacher (with ID): Free
Group (8+ visitors): $9.00
*Access: $3.00
No admission required to visit the Explore Store!
SPECIAL ADMISSION:
First Sunday
The first Sunday of every month is a special day at ScienceWorks! Enjoy special programming and reduced admission price of $5 for ages 2 and up.
*Museums for All and The SWx Access Program
Show your SNAP/Oregon Trail card at the Front Desk for discounted $3 admission for up to 4 inidividuals per card. The SWx program is grant and donation-powered.
Are masks required?
No, masks are not required. If you plan on masking, please bring a suitable masks for yourself and your group as our supplies are limited.
What is the air quality like at ScienceWorks?
ScienceWorks has some of the best air in town thanks to our excellent circulation and the Big Blue Air Scrubbers courtesy of Ashland Fire and Rescue. Clean air means a safe space for our community to take refuge from the smoke while enjoying educational and interactive fun for the whole family.
ScienceWorks has air quality monitors inside the museum, installed and lovingly monitored by our friends at Oregon State University in collaboration with Harvard and Boston University as part of the Co-Benefits of the Built Environment Project. These monitors will be used to inform health interventions, strategies, and education that helps build an understanding of how to reduce exposure to harmful particles produced from controlled burning and wildfire smoke.
Real time readings of our interior AQI are available at PurpleAir.com
Data gathered by PurpleAir is also used to help organizations like the EPA create Fire and Smoke Maps; they incorporate PurpleAir sensor data to assess real-time air quality levels during wildfires. NASA uses PurpleAir data to calibrate and validate satellite-based measurements of air quality. These ground-level sensors provide essential data that helps improve the accuracy of satellite observations, particularly for pollutants. This calibration is vital for enhancing the reliability of satellite data used in environmental monitoring and research. Learn more about data gathered by PurpleAir here.
Education
How do I bring my educational group to the museum?
Schedule a Field Trip or Museum Visit with our Education Department.
Volunteering
Should I become a volunteer?
Absolutely! ScienceWorks has a number of roles both inside and outside the museum that we would love to tell you about. Click this link to find out more.
How old do I have to be to volunteer?
The minimum age to volunteer without parent or guardian present during your service is 13 years old.
Exhibits
If I don't understand an exhibit what do I do?
Explore! Sometimes curiousity is more important than finding the "right" answer.
If something seems like it's not working properly, please let our friendly front desk staff know and it will help us get it repaired. Sometimes the exhibit is not broken at all, and in that case we'd be happy to show you how it can work.
Where is the Bubble Room?
The Bubble Room was a casualty of the Pandemic. We closed it when it became clear that Covid was spread via airborn transmission. We currently bring the bubble tables out for special events during the warm months. We are seeking funding to rebuild an even better Bubble Room. If you would like to help fund the new Bubble Room, please reach out to sponsors@scienceworksmuseum.org.