When we receive new guidance on pandemic health and safety rules, we may adjust our policies. Thank you for your understanding during this time.
Beginning August 1, 2020, ScienceWorks will be open only on Saturday and Sunday (except holidays) from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. We are limiting attendance capacity to allow for physical spacing between guests, and to provide staff additional time to clean exhibits.
All visitors (over age 5), staff, and volunteers must wear face coverings that cover the nose and mouth. Visitors ages 2 and up are encouraged to wear face coverings. We base our policies (and accommodations) on recommendations from the CDC and state health authorities. Please bring your own masks.
Due to the nature of epidemiology and research, these policies are subject to change at any time. We will change our policies and practices when needed, depending on guidance from the CDC and State of Oregon. We are doing everything we can to make ScienceWorks fun and safe for everyone. Thank you for sharing the responsibility.
We are cleaning more frequently and thoroughly than during non-pandemic times. You will notice extra hand sanitizer stations available for visitors. We encourage visitors, staff, and volunteers to wash hands and use sanitizer frequently. We will also clean between visitor groups.
ScienceWorks will provide helpful markings and signs to help visitors maintain physical distancing. Look for floor tape to show you where to stand. And please observe posted instructions to limit grouping at exhibits. Please keep children with your group.
No, we will not check your temperature at the door. We do ask that if you have symptoms of illness, or think you have been exposed to COVID-19, please do not visit at this time.
No. Due to public health and safety concerns, the Bubble Room and early learning areas will be closed for now. We will reopen them as soon as we can do so safely.
Yes, we will have summer camps! To make camp as safe and fun as possible, we are limiting enrollment to 10 campers per group. We will modify activities to allow for physical distancing, limit shared materials, and increase cleaning frequency. Get more information about our camps here.
At this time, we are not accepting reservations for birthday parties or other special events. We will resume parties as soon as we are able to do so safely.
Due to the pandemic, we have temporarily suspended our special events, including the Science of Wine, Exposed series, and Pub Talks. We look forward to resuming these programs as soon as we can do so safely.