Learn how to build an insulated, sturdy house strong enough to support the weight of a polar bear!
Dr. Bert Yankielun, engineer and author of the book How to Build an Igloo and Other Snow Structures, will be on hand to offer a demonstration, as well as instruction on the structural secrets of building with snow—from making an initial snow angel to placing the final block on the dome and sawing your way out. Dr. Yankielun will provide a quick lesson on how to build an igloo, and will be on hand to assist igloo-builders with the process.
Dr. Yankielun’s instructional session starts at 10:30am and the igloo-building portion of the day ends at 3pm.
It will be a day filled with hands-on winter activities, including one of the museum’s longest-running traditions— Igloo Build!
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All proceeds of the Montshire Benefit Auction support the Museum’s science education programs, which bring the joy of learning and discovery to thousands of students and…
Audience: Adults
Event Notes: Online registration for the Fiddlehead Fling Benefit Auction on May 3 is now closed. The event begins at 6pm and you are welcome to register at the door.
View Event Details5:30 PM
Enter an eclectic world of puzzles, brainteasers and interactive challenges guaranteed to test the skills of even the most experienced puzzlers. Visitors of all ages will enjoy…
Audience: Adults, Children, Families, Preteens and Teens
Cost: Free
This Event is for Members Only
View Event Details10:00 AM
Audience: Adults, Children, Families, Preteens and Teens
Cost: Free with Museum Admission
View Event Details11:00 AM
11:00 Nature Up Close – Head outside to collect local plant samples and use our portable microscopes to find the unexpected. Science Park Pavilion. 12:00 Dissecting…
Audience: Adults, Children, Families, Preteens and Teens
Cost: Free with Museum Admission
View Event Details10:30 AM
Participate in hands-on science activities Learn about the technology used to send a person to the Moon Speak to an astronaut about life in space Discover the history behind…
Audience: Adults, Children, Families, Preteens and Teens
Cost: Free with Museum Admission
View Event Details10:30 AM
There are no limits to your imagination when the Montshire’s outdoor space is transformed into a building site for your big, bold, and beautiful creations.
Audience: Children, Families, Preteens and Teens
Cost: Free with Museum Admission
View Event Details10:30 AM
There are no limits to your imagination when the Montshire’s outdoor space is transformed into a building site for your big, bold, and beautiful creations.
Audience: Children, Families, Preteens and Teens
Cost: Free with Museum Admission
View Event Details10:30 AM
There are no limits to your imagination when the Montshire’s outdoor space is transformed into a building site for your big, bold, and beautiful creations.
Audience: Children, Families, Preteens and Teens
Cost: Free with Museum Admission
View Event Details11:00 AM
Can’t get enough mind-bending puzzles? Take problem-solving to the max during this fun-filled day of brain teasers, optical illusions, and more! It’s the perfect mix of…
Audience: Adults, Children, Families, Preteens and Teens
Cost: Free with Museum Admission
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