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 10am 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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Explore the exhibition Bubbles: Science in Soap and join us as we read the silly book The Big Bad Bubble by Adam Rubin. You’ll then have a chance to build your own bubble…
Audience: Children, Families, Science Story TIme
Cost: Free with Museum Admission
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Get crafty with your favorite creepy crawlies! We’ll visit the Montshire’s live insect colonies and learn all about these fascinating creatures. Combine science and art…
Audience: Families
Cost: Free with Museum Admission
View Event Details11:00 AM
Every day is different! You may get to hold a fossil or make a parachutes, build an electric circuits or use a microscope!
Audience: Adults, Children, Families
Cost: Free with Museum Admission
View Event Details2:00 PM
A new activity every day - you may get to examine skulls, test a paper rocket, or meet a live insect up close!
Audience: Adults, Children, Families
Cost: Free with Museum Admission
View Event Details10:30 AM
We’ll explore what makes us feel safe as we read the book Parachute by Danny Parker and then make our own miniature parachute to launch off the museum balcony.
Audience: Children, Families, Science Story TIme
Cost: Free with Museum Admission
View Event Details11:00 AM
Every day is different! You may get to hold a fossil or make a parachutes, build an electric circuits or use a microscope!
Audience: Adults, Children, Families
Cost: Free with Museum Admission
View Event Details2:00 PM
A new activity every day - you may get to examine skulls, test a paper rocket, or meet a live insect up close!
Audience: Adults, Children, Families
Cost: Free with Museum Admission
View Event Details11:00 AM
Every day is different! You may get to hold a fossil or make a parachutes, build an electric circuits or use a microscope!
Audience: Adults, Children, Families
Cost: Free with Museum Admission
View Event Details2:00 PM
A new activity every day - you may get to examine skulls, test a paper rocket, or meet a live insect up close!
Audience: Adults, Children, Families
Cost: Free with Museum Admission
View Event Details