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7 events,
Sensory Sensitive Science
Sensory Sensitive Science
Sensory Sensitive Science Hours This program is made possible with support from the Jack Buncher Foundation.
Daft Punk Laser Show
Daft Punk Laser Show
Get into the beat as we synergize Daft Punk’s sound with modern photons to create our own synthpop movement. With songs like “Around the World,” “Digital Love,” “One More Time,” […]
4 events,
Pharaoh’s Phrog
Pharaoh’s Phrog
Unwrap an ancient Egyptian "frog prince" to discover the science of amphibian anatomy and mummification. This show includes the partial dissection of a preserved laboratory frog.
Music Mondays
Music Mondays
Are you musically inclined? Or perhaps just fun inclined? Either way, come join us at the NEW monthly Music Monday from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm in the Little Learner […]
Laser Beatles
Laser Beatles
Nearly 50 years later, the British Invasion has landed in Pittsburgh once again! Take an epic journey and follow George, Paul, John, and Ringo all the way from the early […]
2 events,
Laser Beatles
Laser Beatles
Nearly 50 years later, the British Invasion has landed in Pittsburgh once again! Take an epic journey and follow George, Paul, John, and Ringo all the way from the early […]
2 events,
Laser Beatles
Laser Beatles
Nearly 50 years later, the British Invasion has landed in Pittsburgh once again! Take an epic journey and follow George, Paul, John, and Ringo all the way from the early […]
3 events,
Laser Galactic Odyssey
Laser Galactic Odyssey
Take a musical journey of laser light! Blast off to your favorite interstellar tunes as we fly through space at the speed of light. Fun for all ages.
Zoo Plus Two
Zoo Plus Two
We're building a zoo! Help our "zoo keeper" count, identify, and feed our animals. Learn shapes as we build them homes and sing as our zoo comes to life!
4 events,
Laser Galactic Odyssey
Laser Galactic Odyssey
Take a musical journey of laser light! Blast off to your favorite interstellar tunes as we fly through space at the speed of light. Fun for all ages.
3 events,
Wheel of Science
Wheel of Science
Come on down! You're the next contestant on Wheel of Science, our fabulous science game show. Spin our life-sized wheel to see amazing chemistry and physics experiments. Take flight, conduct […]
Laser Galactic Odyssey
Laser Galactic Odyssey
Take a musical journey of laser light! Blast off to your favorite interstellar tunes as we fly through space at the speed of light. Fun for all ages.
2 events,
Laser Galactic Odyssey
Laser Galactic Odyssey
Take a musical journey of laser light! Blast off to your favorite interstellar tunes as we fly through space at the speed of light. Fun for all ages.
2 events,
Laser Galactic Odyssey
Laser Galactic Odyssey
Take a musical journey of laser light! Blast off to your favorite interstellar tunes as we fly through space at the speed of light. Fun for all ages.
2 events,
Laser Galactic Odyssey
Laser Galactic Odyssey
Take a musical journey of laser light! Blast off to your favorite interstellar tunes as we fly through space at the speed of light. Fun for all ages.
2 events,
Laser Galactic Odyssey
Laser Galactic Odyssey
Take a musical journey of laser light! Blast off to your favorite interstellar tunes as we fly through space at the speed of light. Fun for all ages.
2 events,
Laser Galactic Odyssey
Laser Galactic Odyssey
Take a musical journey of laser light! Blast off to your favorite interstellar tunes as we fly through space at the speed of light. Fun for all ages.
6 events,
Pharaoh’s Phrog
Pharaoh’s Phrog
Unwrap an ancient Egyptian "frog prince" to discover the science of amphibian anatomy and mummification. This show includes the partial dissection of a preserved laboratory frog.
Laser Galactic Odyssey
Laser Galactic Odyssey
Take a musical journey of laser light! Blast off to your favorite interstellar tunes as we fly through space at the speed of light. Fun for all ages.
Sounds Like Science
Sounds Like Science
Can you hear that? It sounds like science! Learn the anatomy and science of how we hear the world around us. That's music to our ears!
High Voltage
High Voltage
This electrifying show features our Tesla Coil and its one-million volt display of light and sound. Presentation includes static charging equipment, magnets, and other concepts of electrical charge. Presented by:
2 events,
Laser Galactic Odyssey
Laser Galactic Odyssey
Take a musical journey of laser light! Blast off to your favorite interstellar tunes as we fly through space at the speed of light. Fun for all ages.
2 events,
Laser Galactic Odyssey
Laser Galactic Odyssey
Take a musical journey of laser light! Blast off to your favorite interstellar tunes as we fly through space at the speed of light. Fun for all ages.
3 events,
Pharaoh’s Phrog
Pharaoh’s Phrog
Unwrap an ancient Egyptian "frog prince" to discover the science of amphibian anatomy and mummification. This show includes the partial dissection of a preserved laboratory frog.
Laser Galactic Odyssey
Laser Galactic Odyssey
Take a musical journey of laser light! Blast off to your favorite interstellar tunes as we fly through space at the speed of light. Fun for all ages.
15 events,
What’s That Sound?
What’s That Sound?
Is this a high sound or a low sound? Early learners are led in rhythm and song as they learn to predict whether an object will make a deep boom […]
SolarQuest
SolarQuest
Blast into orbit around the Earth with NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, or SDO. The SDO is our latest, greatest satellite for exploring the Sun! In this show, students embark on […]
Reactions in Action
Reactions in Action
Check out our chemi-cool chemistry show full of elements to surprise. Learn about our atomic family with color-changing experiments and learn how green chemistry is helping chemists reduce, reuse, and […]
Earth and Friends
Earth and Friends
Early learners will embark on an adventure through the Solar System with their grown-ups as they explore space chemistry together, and visit Earth and its “pals” (the other major planets) […]
Tasteful Tidbits: Science of Taste & Smell
Tasteful Tidbits: Science of Taste & Smell
This show demonstrates how the tongue and nose unite to decode the flavors of food. Visitors will discover the biochemistry behind the sense of taste, why scientists think these senses […]
Move it, Move it!
Move it, Move it!
Jump out of your seat ... touch your feet! Explore how physical activity can help your body do great things! Sponsored by
It’s Alimentary, Watson!
It’s Alimentary, Watson!
Solve the mystery of what happens to food as it journeys through the human body through the alimentary canal (gastrointestinal tract). Students will understand how food is converted into energy […]
Physics Smash Lab
Physics Smash Lab
Take physics to the limit! Investigate forces and motion as we smash it, bash it, and crash it.
Brain Power
Brain Power
Unravel the mystery of our ever changing brain. Challenge your brain to different types of stimuli. Trigger the impulses of neurons and receptors as we explore the main processor of […]
The Energy Show
The Energy Show
In this energy-themed show, learn how energy is harnessed to power our civilization. Explore renewable and non-renewable alternatives, while learning about technologies and careers needed to sustain energy consumption. During […]
2 events,
Laser Galactic Odyssey
Laser Galactic Odyssey
Take a musical journey of laser light! Blast off to your favorite interstellar tunes as we fly through space at the speed of light. Fun for all ages.
2 events,
Laser Galactic Odyssey
Laser Galactic Odyssey
Take a musical journey of laser light! Blast off to your favorite interstellar tunes as we fly through space at the speed of light. Fun for all ages.
2 events,
Laser Galactic Odyssey
Laser Galactic Odyssey
Take a musical journey of laser light! Blast off to your favorite interstellar tunes as we fly through space at the speed of light. Fun for all ages.
2 events,
Laser Galactic Odyssey
Laser Galactic Odyssey
Take a musical journey of laser light! Blast off to your favorite interstellar tunes as we fly through space at the speed of light. Fun for all ages.
3 events,
Laser Galactic Odyssey
Laser Galactic Odyssey
Take a musical journey of laser light! Blast off to your favorite interstellar tunes as we fly through space at the speed of light. Fun for all ages.
Physics Smash Lab
Physics Smash Lab
Take physics to the limit! Investigate forces and motion as we smash it, bash it, and crash it.
3 events,
Big Astronomy
Big Astronomy
Explore the world-class observatories nestled in northern Chile's mountains and learn why Chile, with its beautiful mountain ranges and clear, cloudless skies, create an ideal environment for studying the cosmos. […]
15 events,
Storytime Under the Stars
Storytime Under the Stars
Early learners and their grown-ups are invited to enjoy science-themed stories under a starry sky! Have a seat on a carpet square, gather ‘round our storyteller, and relax under a […]
Move it, Move it!
Move it, Move it!
Jump out of your seat ... touch your feet! Explore how physical activity can help your body do great things! Sponsored by
Music Mondays
Music Mondays
Are you musically inclined? Or perhaps just fun inclined? Either way, come join us at the NEW monthly Music Monday from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm in the Little Learner […]
The Energy Show
The Energy Show
In this energy-themed show, learn how energy is harnessed to power our civilization. Explore renewable and non-renewable alternatives, while learning about technologies and careers needed to sustain energy consumption. During […]
Big Astronomy
Big Astronomy
Explore the world-class observatories nestled in northern Chile's mountains and learn why Chile, with its beautiful mountain ranges and clear, cloudless skies, create an ideal environment for studying the cosmos. […]
Zoo Plus Two
Zoo Plus Two
We're building a zoo! Help our "zoo keeper" count, identify, and feed our animals. Learn shapes as we build them homes and sing as our zoo comes to life!
Laser Galactic Odyssey
Laser Galactic Odyssey
Take a musical journey of laser light! Blast off to your favorite interstellar tunes as we fly through space at the speed of light. Fun for all ages.
Tasteful Tidbits: Science of Taste & Smell
Tasteful Tidbits: Science of Taste & Smell
This show demonstrates how the tongue and nose unite to decode the flavors of food. Visitors will discover the biochemistry behind the sense of taste, why scientists think these senses […]
Earth and Friends
Earth and Friends
Early learners will embark on an adventure through the Solar System with their grown-ups as they explore space chemistry together, and visit Earth and its “pals” (the other major planets) […]
Sounds Like Science
Sounds Like Science
Can you hear that? It sounds like science! Learn the anatomy and science of how we hear the world around us. That's music to our ears!
High Voltage
High Voltage
This electrifying show features our Tesla Coil and its one-million volt display of light and sound. Presentation includes static charging equipment, magnets, and other concepts of electrical charge. Presented by:
12 events,
Storytime Under the Stars
Storytime Under the Stars
Early learners and their grown-ups are invited to enjoy science-themed stories under a starry sky! Have a seat on a carpet square, gather ‘round our storyteller, and relax under a […]
What’s That Sound?
What’s That Sound?
Is this a high sound or a low sound? Early learners are led in rhythm and song as they learn to predict whether an object will make a deep boom […]
High Voltage
High Voltage
This electrifying show features our Tesla Coil and its one-million volt display of light and sound. Presentation includes static charging equipment, magnets, and other concepts of electrical charge. Presented by:
Brain Power
Brain Power
Unravel the mystery of our ever changing brain. Challenge your brain to different types of stimuli. Trigger the impulses of neurons and receptors as we explore the main processor of […]
Laser Galactic Odyssey
Laser Galactic Odyssey
Take a musical journey of laser light! Blast off to your favorite interstellar tunes as we fly through space at the speed of light. Fun for all ages.
Tasteful Tidbits: Science of Taste & Smell
Tasteful Tidbits: Science of Taste & Smell
This show demonstrates how the tongue and nose unite to decode the flavors of food. Visitors will discover the biochemistry behind the sense of taste, why scientists think these senses […]
Earth and Friends
Earth and Friends
Early learners will embark on an adventure through the Solar System with their grown-ups as they explore space chemistry together, and visit Earth and its “pals” (the other major planets) […]
13 events,
Storytime Under the Stars
Storytime Under the Stars
Early learners and their grown-ups are invited to enjoy science-themed stories under a starry sky! Have a seat on a carpet square, gather ‘round our storyteller, and relax under a […]
Sounds Like Science
Sounds Like Science
Can you hear that? It sounds like science! Learn the anatomy and science of how we hear the world around us. That's music to our ears!
SolarQuest
SolarQuest
Blast into orbit around the Earth with NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, or SDO. The SDO is our latest, greatest satellite for exploring the Sun! In this show, students embark on […]
Reactions in Action
Reactions in Action
Check out our chemi-cool chemistry show full of elements to surprise. Learn about our atomic family with color-changing experiments and learn how green chemistry is helping chemists reduce, reuse, and […]
Laser Galactic Odyssey
Laser Galactic Odyssey
Take a musical journey of laser light! Blast off to your favorite interstellar tunes as we fly through space at the speed of light. Fun for all ages.
Tasteful Tidbits: Science of Taste & Smell
Tasteful Tidbits: Science of Taste & Smell
This show demonstrates how the tongue and nose unite to decode the flavors of food. Visitors will discover the biochemistry behind the sense of taste, why scientists think these senses […]
Expedition: Solar System
Expedition: Solar System
Join Quasi the Robot, your loveable robot sidekick, on an interactive journey through the Solar System! Travel to the International Space Station, the canyons and mountains of Mars, the rings […]
What’s That Sound?
What’s That Sound?
Is this a high sound or a low sound? Early learners are led in rhythm and song as they learn to predict whether an object will make a deep boom […]
19 events,
Storytime Under the Stars
Storytime Under the Stars
Early learners and their grown-ups are invited to enjoy science-themed stories under a starry sky! Have a seat on a carpet square, gather ‘round our storyteller, and relax under a […]
Earth and Friends
Earth and Friends
Early learners will embark on an adventure through the Solar System with their grown-ups as they explore space chemistry together, and visit Earth and its “pals” (the other major planets) […]
What’s That Sound?
What’s That Sound?
Is this a high sound or a low sound? Early learners are led in rhythm and song as they learn to predict whether an object will make a deep boom […]
High Voltage
High Voltage
This electrifying show features our Tesla Coil and its one-million volt display of light and sound. Presentation includes static charging equipment, magnets, and other concepts of electrical charge. Presented by:
Move it, Move it!
Move it, Move it!
Jump out of your seat ... touch your feet! Explore how physical activity can help your body do great things! Sponsored by
Laser Galactic Odyssey
Laser Galactic Odyssey
Take a musical journey of laser light! Blast off to your favorite interstellar tunes as we fly through space at the speed of light. Fun for all ages.
Tasteful Tidbits: Science of Taste & Smell
Tasteful Tidbits: Science of Taste & Smell
This show demonstrates how the tongue and nose unite to decode the flavors of food. Visitors will discover the biochemistry behind the sense of taste, why scientists think these senses […]
18 events,
Storytime Under the Stars
Storytime Under the Stars
Early learners and their grown-ups are invited to enjoy science-themed stories under a starry sky! Have a seat on a carpet square, gather ‘round our storyteller, and relax under a bright and beaming Moon in our planetarium. Storytime Under the Stars is a 15-minute program for early learners and their grown-ups.
Earth and Friends
Earth and Friends
Early learners will embark on an adventure through the Solar System with their grown-ups as they explore space chemistry together, and visit Earth and its “pals” (the other major planets) as they go around the Sun on a Magic Planet video sphere.
High Voltage
High Voltage
This electrifying show features our Tesla Coil and its one-million volt display of light and sound. Presentation includes static charging equipment, magnets, and other concepts of electrical charge. Presented by:
Expedition: Solar System
Expedition: Solar System
Join Quasi the Robot, your loveable robot sidekick, on an interactive journey through the Solar System! Travel to the International Space Station, the canyons and mountains of Mars, the rings of Saturn, and even the heart of Pluto! Meet the fleet of NASA robots expanding our knowledge.
Move it, Move it!
Move it, Move it!
Jump out of your seat ... touch your feet! Explore how physical activity can help your body do great things! Sponsored by
Laser Galactic Odyssey
Laser Galactic Odyssey
Take a musical journey of laser light! Blast off to your favorite interstellar tunes as we fly through space at the speed of light. Fun for all ages.