Learn from experts in various STEM professions while exploring their work with hands on activities and demonstrations.
6+ and families
5 hours
Up Close and Personal in the Cretaceous
Examine clues and explore what life was like for the Creatures of the Cretaceous.
All ages
15 minutes
Diplodo-WHAT?
Join a paleontology student as they come face-to-face with the two Giants of the Jurassic!
4+ and families
30 minutes
CAPCOM Go! The Apollo Story
What did it take to put humans on the moon? Inspire a new generation of space explorers and discover the story of the Apollo space missions
6+ and families
30 minutes
Discovery Lab
Located in Corteva Agriscience ScienceWorks, Discovery Lab is a STEM area especially for children ages 5 and under.
5 and under
2 hours
STEMLab: DNA Discovery
Explore how scientists discovered the structure of DNA and then extract real DNA from plant cells in this hands-on science program.
8+ and families
30 minutes
Experiencing Art Together
Create a work of art based on inspiration within Playscape.
0–5 and families
15 minutes
Stories from 100 Years Walk & Talk Tour with Sampson Levingston
Take a guided tour with history buff Sampson Levingstont hrough the Memories, Wonders, and Dreams: Stories from 100 Years exhibit.
All ages
45 minutes
Dancing Through Lima
Meet two world travelers and learn an authentic dance from Peru. Then get dressed in a traditional Peruvian outfit and perform in a parade through the streets of Lima!
6+ and families
25 minutes
Secrets of the Tomb
Join an archaeology intern to explore an ancient Egyptian tomb!
6+ and families
30 minutes
Dinos Alive!
Design a family of dinosaurs that will come to life on the projections screen.
All ages
30 minutes
Mesozoic Marine Deep Dive
Take a deep dive to discover what it would have been like to live in the ocean over 80 million years ago.
4+ and families
30 minutes
A Taste of Peru
Watch a traditional recipe being made and learn why food is so important to Peruvian life and culture!
All Ages
20 minutes
Mission Control Team Takeover
Join the team in Mission Control to help with a simulated NASA mission to the Moon.
6+ and families
30 minutes
Up Close and Personal: In Their Shoes
Put yourself in the shoes of a child who changed history through this immersive experience.
8+ and families
30 minutes
Life in the Pond
See the live animals in our pond and learn how to keep them healthy.
All ages
30 minutes
Wayne Gretzky Legendary Challenge
Learn the story of Wayne Gretzky and test your hockey skills!
15 minutes
Making Music Together
Make some music while engaging your mind and body. For ages 5 and under.
0–5 and families
15 minutes
Rainforest Night Hike
Join us in the Amazon Rainforest of Peru to research a rainforest creature. Visit stations in the Outpost to collect information and venture out on a hike to locate your creature and do some citizen science!
6+ and families
30 minutes
Dino Tales
Experience the true story of a groundbreaking paleo discovery through this engaging live performance.
All ages
15 minutes
Voices of Hope: Live Theater Performances
Discover how one inspirational child served as an example of overcoming discrimination and intolerance that made a positive difference in the world today.
8+ and families
20 minutes
Warrior Weapons
Discover the secrets of the Terra Cotta Warriors of China.
4+ and families
15 minutes
The Art of Movement with Johnson Simon
Join Visiting Artist Johnson Simon to explore techniques for expressing the wonderful ways bodies can move.
5+ and families
72 hours30 minutes
Dee O’Hara: Reach for the Stars
Experience the story of America’s first astronauts through the eyes of aerospace nurse, Dee O’Hara.
6+ and families
15 minutes
Change Makers: Superhero in YOU!
Become an everyday superhero and use your power to make a difference!
8+ and families
30 minutes
Reggie Wayne Legendary Challenge
Learn the story of Reggie Wayne and test your football skills!
15 minutes
