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!
View Details10:00 AM
Toss parachutes from our balcony, launch rockets, and build a variety of flying, gliding, and floating projects as you explore the Montshire’s Air Works exhibition. It’s…
Audience: Children, Families
Cost: Free with Museum Admission
View Event Details10:30 AM
We’ll read the playful book Windblown by Edouard Manceau, then explore shapes and air as we build paper contraptions to blow in the wind.
Audience: Children, Families, Science Story TIme
Cost: Free with Museum Admission
View Event Details10:30 AM
Join us for June’s Science Story Time on June 9th and June 12th, as we explore bubbles! Play in the exhibition “Bubbles: Science in Soap” and join us as we read the silly…
Audience: Families, Programs for Preschoolers, Science Story TIme
Location:
Cost: Free with Museum Admission
View Event Details1:30 PM
Join us for science activities outdoors at the Science Discovery Lab or Push Cart Science. Engage in intensive hands-on activities for the entire family.
Audience: Families
Location: Science Discovery Lab
Cost: Free with Museum Admission
View Event Details10:30 AM
Join us for science activities outdoors at the Science Discovery Lab or Push Cart Science. Engage in intensive hands-on activities for the entire family.
Audience: Adults, Children, Families
Location: Science Discovery Lab
Cost: Free with Museum Admission
View Event Details1:30 PM
Join us for science activities outdoors at the Science Discovery Lab or Push Cart Science. Engage in intensive hands-on activities for the entire family.
Audience: Families
Location: Science Discovery Lab
Cost: Free with Museum Admission
View Event Details10:30 AM
Join us for June’s Science Story Time on June 9th and June 12th, as we explore bubbles! Play in the exhibition “Bubbles: Science in Soap” and join us as we read the silly…
Audience: Families, Programs for Preschoolers, Science Story TIme
Location:
Cost: Free with Museum Admission
View Event Details10:30 AM
Build, test, and sink your own boat as we learn about balance and weight (along with the silly antics of some cute critters) in Pamela Allen’s Who Sank the Boat?
Audience: Families, Science Story TIme
Cost: Free with Museum Admission
View Event Details10:30 AM
Join us for June’s Science Story Time on June 9th and June 12th, as we explore bubbles! Play in the exhibition “Bubbles: Science in Soap” and join us as we read the silly…
Audience: Families, Programs for Preschoolers, Science Story TIme
Location:
Cost: Free with Museum Admission
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