Montshire Museum of Science Norwich VT

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open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.


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EVENTS

See a complete list of upcoming events
on our Calendar page


Saturday, February 13

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Igloo Build

11:00 a.m.
Structures

2:30 p.m.
Snowflakes and Symmetry

Sunday, February 14

11:00 a.m.
Color Mixing (Preschoolers and their families)

2:30 p.m.
Cells
(Lab Coat Activity for those ages 9 and up)


VACATION WEEK

Monday, February 15

1:00 p.m.
Animal Tracks

3:30 p.m.
Spinning Things

Tuesday, February 16

11:30 a.m.
Snowflakes and Symmetry

2:30 p.m.
Structures

Wednesday, February 17

11:30 a.m.
Fossils

2:30 p.m.
Optical Illusions

Thursday, February 18

11:30 a.m.
Magnets

2:30 p.m.
What's up in Tonight's Sky?

Friday, February 19

11:30 a.m.
Balance

2:30 p.m.
Boomerangs



Books and Beyond! Science for Preschoolers
Friday, February 12
This program combines great children's literature and hands-on activities for some fun science learning and exploration. Free with Museum admission. 10:15 or 11:30 a.m.

Toothpick Bridge Competition

Saturday, February 20
Celebrate Engineer's Week! Build a bridge using only toothpicks and glue and bring it to the Montshire Museum for a great event. Co-sponsored by the American Society of Civil Engineers. For more rules and event information visit www.ascenh.org.


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COMING SOON

Igloo Build

Saturday, February 13

igloo Build Participants

Learn the structural secrets of building igloos and other snow dwellings. Demonstration by Dr. Bert Yankielun at 10:30. Igloo building takes place until 2 p.m. Free with museum admission.
View a slideshow of last year's event!

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2010 Summer Camp Programs

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Member registration is now open! Visit www.montshire.org/summercamp to learn more.


Monday, February 8

This Magic Carpet program features a travelogue by Merlin Lacy, followed by a regionally inspired meal. 11:00 a.m.

Workshop for Teachers: Astronomy

Thursday, February 11

Learn how to implement day and nighttime observing activities with your students that teach important ideas in earth and space science. Grade 3-6 teachers.
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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February Vacation Programs

February 16-18
We have great wintertime activities for children with a week off from school. Come to the Montshire to participate in one of these fun programs. Pre-registration is required.

Kitchen Science: Recipes for Fun
Tuesday, February 16
10 a.m.-12 noon for children in grades K-2
1-3 p.m. for children in grades 3-5
Register online

Fun with Digital Cameras, Light, and Pinholes
Wednesday, February 17
10 a.m.-3 p.m. for children in grades 4-6

Register online

Winter Animal Tracks
Thursday, February 18
10 a.m.-12 noon for children in grades K-2

Register online

Winter Wanderings
Thursday, February 18
1-4 p.m. for children in grades 2-5
Register online

 


Montshire Museum of Science, One Montshire Road, Norwich, VT 05055 USA
Voice 802-649-2200 | Fax 802-649-3637 | E-mail montshire@montshire.org