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We will be open from 10am-4pm on Monday, September 3 with a full schedule of planetarium shows!
We will be open from 10am-4pm on Monday, September 3 with a full schedule of planetarium shows!
Tot Discovery Day returns with a bubble bash! Come join us for a day of bubble fun. Learn all about what makes a bubble a bubble, why they are usually…
Friday after school science program for students in K-5th Grade. Registration Required. Learn more about Science After School.
NEW THIS FALL! We're staying open later on Fridays which means you can keep enjoying science 'til sunset! Starting September 7, we will be open every Friday from 10am -…
EARLY S.T.E.M. STORYTIME SECOND, THIRD & FOURTH FRIDAYS OF EACH MONTH 11 - 11:30 AM | AGES 0-5 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING 10:30 PRE-K PLANETARIUM SHOWS Jump start your preschooler into S.T.E.M.…
Friday after school science program for students in K-5th Grade. Registration Required. Learn more about Science After School.
NEW THIS FALL! We're staying open later on Fridays which means you can keep enjoying science 'til sunset! We will be open every Friday from 10am - 7pm with public…
UPDATE 9/16/18 10:00am: Unfortunately the pet shop bringing reptiles has had a family emergency and won't be able to make it to cavalcade today. We anticipate rescheduling their visit for…
EARLY S.T.E.M. STORYTIME SECOND, THIRD & FOURTH FRIDAYS OF EACH MONTH 11 - 11:30 AM | AGES 0-5 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING 10:30 PRE-K PLANETARIUM SHOWS Jump start your preschooler into S.T.E.M.…
NEW THIS FALL! We're staying open later on Fridays which means you can keep enjoying science 'til sunset! Starting September 7, we will be open every Friday from 10am -…
EARLY S.T.E.M. STORYTIME SECOND, THIRD & FOURTH FRIDAYS OF EACH MONTH 11 - 11:30 AM | AGES 0-5 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING 10:30 PRE-K PLANETARIUM SHOWS Jump start your preschooler into S.T.E.M.…
NEW THIS FALL! We're staying open later on Fridays which means you can keep enjoying science 'til sunset! Starting September 7, we will be open every Friday from 10am -…
Eugene's Greatest Show (and Tell!) returns to the Eugene Science Center for a SEVENTH year of creative fun! Meet makers, hackers, artists, hobbyists, and do-it-yourself enthusiasts of all stripes ready…
Explore the four seasons in our Super Seasons Tot Day. How does fur protect animals in winter? Why do leaves fall from trees? What are the colors in a rainbow?…
Science After School is a new program developed in response to Friday early release days in local schools. The program is an opportunity for Kindergarten through 5th grade students (and…
NEW THIS FALL! We're staying open later on Fridays which means you can keep enjoying science 'til sunset! Starting September 7, we will be open every Friday from 10am -…
Science After School is a new program developed in response to Friday early release days in local schools. The program is an opportunity for Kindergarten through 5th grade students (and…
On select no-school days, kids can put their creative minds to work exploring different aspects of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). For students in Grades K - 5 9:00…
EARLY S.T.E.M. STORYTIME SECOND, THIRD & FOURTH FRIDAYS OF EACH MONTH 11 - 11:30 AM | AGES 0-5 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING 10:30 PRE-K PLANETARIUM SHOWS Jump start your preschooler into S.T.E.M.…
NEW THIS FALL! We're staying open later on Fridays which means you can keep enjoying science 'til sunset! Starting September 7, we will be open every Friday from 10am -…
Birds of a feather flock together for Feathered Friends Day at Eugene Science Center. Meet avian experts from Exotic Bird Rescue of Oregon and some of their fine, feathered friends.…
EARLY S.T.E.M. STORYTIME SECOND, THIRD & FOURTH FRIDAYS OF EACH MONTH 11 - 11:30 AM | AGES 0-5 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING 10:30 PRE-K PLANETARIUM SHOWS Jump start your preschooler into S.T.E.M.…
Science After School is a new program developed in response to Friday early release days in local schools. The program is an opportunity for Kindergarten through 5th grade students (and…
NEW THIS FALL! We're staying open later on Fridays which means you can keep enjoying science 'til sunset! Starting September 7, we will be open every Friday from 10am -…
Need a night out? Don’t hire a sitter, drop the kids off at Eugene Science Center! Parents’ Night Out is a chance for parents to take a break (or date…
EARLY S.T.E.M. STORYTIME SECOND, THIRD & FOURTH FRIDAYS OF EACH MONTH 11 - 11:30 AM | AGES 0-5 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING 10:30 PRE-K PLANETARIUM SHOWS Jump start your preschooler into S.T.E.M.…
Science After School is a new program developed in response to Friday early release days in local schools. The program is an opportunity for Kindergarten through 5th grade students (and…
NEW THIS FALL! We're staying open later on Fridays which means you can keep enjoying science 'til sunset! Starting September 7, we will be open every Friday from 10am -…
Saturday October 27th | Noon - 6 p.m. Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is celebrating its 200th anniversary, yet its themes continue to resonate in our technological age and raise new,…
Local Exotic pet store, Amazon Joes, will be visiting us for a meet and greet with some of their crawly critters! Come learn about snakes, spiders, and more - included…
Join us as Tot Day explores science that glows in the dark in a tot-friendly lit environment. What causes plants, animals and objects to glow in the dark? What is…
We will be open from 10am-4pm on Monday, November 12 with a full schedule of planetarium shows!
November 21, 2018 Jon us Wednesday, November 21st at Coldfire Brewing Company for Pints for Science! From 4pm to 10pm, $1 from every pint sold will go to support the…
Tuesday, November 27th Turn your Giving Tuesday into a fun Tuesday Night Out!! Come on down to Plank Town Brewing Company tonight from 5pm to 9pm and support the Eugene…
December 1, 2018 Join us Saturday, December 1st at Viking Braggot Company at 2490 Willamette St. where $1 from every pint sold will be donated to the Eugene Science Center.…
Join us Tuesday, December 4th at Claim 52 Kitchen where $1 from every pint sold will be donated to the Eugene Science Center. Come down and enjoy quality craft beers…
Noise is everywhere in our world. How is sound made? How does sound impact water? Create your own musical instrument to take home in our Joys of Noise Tot Day!…
Saturday, December 8th Tinkering Toy Shop: Tinker and design your own take-home toys and learn to code a robot with Eugene Women in Tech! Parents’ Night Out is a chance…
December 11, 2018 Join us Tuesday, December 11th at Oregon Wine LAB where 10% of all sales will be donated Eugene Science Center. Come down and enjoy quality wine and…
EARLY S.T.E.M. STORYTIME SECOND, THIRD & FOURTH FRIDAYS OF EACH MONTH 11 – 11:30 AM | AGES 0-5 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING 10:30 PRE-K PLANETARIUM SHOWS Jump start your preschooler into S.T.E.M.…
Our gift to the community this holiday season is a fun-filled day of science, FREE of charge for everyone in the family! Eugene Science Center's Holiday Open House features…
EARLY S.T.E.M. STORYTIME SECOND, THIRD & FOURTH FRIDAYS OF EACH MONTH 11 – 11:30 AM | AGES 0-5 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING 10:30 PRE-K PLANETARIUM SHOWS Jump start your preschooler into S.T.E.M.…
Predator & Prey: Explore the unique dynamics of predator and prey across the globe! In this workshop, you will play group games and explore how animals use camouflage, toxins, and…
Amazing Adaptations: Animals have some amazing adaptations! Learn about how some animals can glow, fly, live underwater, and other extreme adaptations that make them champion survivors of harsh climates. Learn…
Animal Anatomy: Discover how animals’ bodies are specialized to their unique traits - bones, brains, and more! This workshop includes a frog dissection lab. Learn More
EARLY S.T.E.M. STORYTIME SECOND, THIRD & FOURTH FRIDAYS OF EACH MONTH 11 – 11:30 AM | AGES 0-5 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING 10:30 PRE-K PLANETARIUM SHOWS Jump start your preschooler into S.T.E.M.…
Can't stay up 'til midnight on New Year's Eve? You can still put on your dancing shoes and party during the day at Eugene Science Center! Join us for a…
Our Solar System: How do objects orbit one another? What is a dwarf planet? Blast off for a journey through the planets and moons that can only be found in…
The Universe: It’s galaxies galore for this workshop about the biggest thing we can imagine - the universe itself! Learn about stars, black holes, nebulae, and the energy behind them.…
Friday, January 4th | 9am - Noon From desert to coast, explore the science behind our state! In our Oregon-ology Tot Day we will explore the salmon life cycle, crawl…
Designing Solutions: Use the engineering design process to create solutions to real world physical challenges. Design a wheelchair accessible trail, a zipline to the bottom of a mountain, and more!…
EARLY S.T.E.M. STORYTIME SECOND, THIRD & FOURTH FRIDAYS OF EACH MONTH 11 – 11:30 AM | AGES 0-5 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING 10:30 PRE-K PLANETARIUM SHOWS Jump start your preschooler into S.T.E.M.…
EARLY S.T.E.M. STORYTIME SECOND, THIRD & FOURTH FRIDAYS OF EACH MONTH 11 – 11:30 AM | AGES 0-5 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING 10:30 PRE-K PLANETARIUM SHOWS Jump start your preschooler into S.T.E.M.…
The Total Lunar Eclipse Viewing Party is canceled due to considerable cloudiness. You can watch the eclipse virtually at: https://www.timeanddate.com/live/ Join us on the evening of Sunday, January 20 at Eugene…
Weird Science: Could a volcano erupt ice instead of fire? How do you bend light? Can an object be both a solid and a liquid? Get weird with science during…
EARLY S.T.E.M. STORYTIME SECOND, THIRD & FOURTH FRIDAYS OF EACH MONTH 11 – 11:30 AM | AGES 0-5 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING 10:30 PRE-K PLANETARIUM SHOWS Jump start your preschooler into S.T.E.M.…
Scientists are visiting Eugene Science Center! Meet these scientists and learn about the research going on right here in our own community. Join us for dazzling demonstrations and activities in biology, chemistry, psychology, anthropology and more!
Saturday, January 26th. 5:00pm - 9:30pm Theme: Exciting Entomology! There are over one million species of arthropods, and each one is unique. During this Parents’ Night Out, we will investigate…
Leap into the science of balance! Did you know that when we walk we are also balancing at the same time? How does a person balance while walking across a…
EUGENE SCIENCE CENTER'S NEW FRIDAY AFTERNOON DROP-OFF PROGRAM Science After School is a new program developed by Eugene Science Center in response to Friday early release days in local schools.…
Advance registration for Block Kids 2019 is now open. Free to participate for kids in grades 1 - 6! Advance registration is required! Fill out our online registration form. Check-in…
EARLY S.T.E.M. STORYTIME SECOND, THIRD & FOURTH FRIDAYS OF EACH MONTH 11 – 11:30 AM | AGES 0-5 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING 10:30 PRE-K PLANETARIUM SHOWS Jump start your preschooler into S.T.E.M.…
EUGENE SCIENCE CENTER'S NEW FRIDAY AFTERNOON DROP-OFF PROGRAM Science After School is a new program developed by Eugene Science Center in response to Friday early release days in local schools.…
Microscopy and Optics at University of Oregon How do our eyes understand colors? How can we use light to see things that we normally can’t? How does a dog or…
EARLY S.T.E.M. STORYTIME SECOND, THIRD & FOURTH FRIDAYS OF EACH MONTH 11 – 11:30 AM | AGES 0-5 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING 10:30 PRE-K PLANETARIUM SHOWS Jump start your preschooler into S.T.E.M.…
EUGENE SCIENCE CENTER'S NEW FRIDAY AFTERNOON DROP-OFF PROGRAM Science After School is a new program developed by Eugene Science Center in response to Friday early release days in local schools.…
Designing For Disasters at University of Oregon Learn how earthquakes and other natural disasters happen and put your engineering skills to the test! This workshop includes a visit to the…
Do you love solving mysteries? On this day of forensic science, we will explore the science of fingerprinting, chromatography, handwriting analysis, and more! Full Day workshop for kids in K-5th…
EARLY S.T.E.M. STORYTIME SECOND, THIRD & FOURTH FRIDAYS OF EACH MONTH 11 – 11:30 AM | AGES 0-5 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING 10:30 PRE-K PLANETARIUM SHOWS Jump start your preschooler into S.T.E.M.…
EUGENE SCIENCE CENTER'S NEW FRIDAY AFTERNOON DROP-OFF PROGRAM Science After School is a new program developed by Eugene Science Center in response to Friday early release days in local schools.…
Coding Robots at University of Oregon How do robots know where to go and what to do? We will learn basic coding skills and teach our fleet of Cozmo robots…
EUGENE SCIENCE CENTER'S NEW FRIDAY AFTERNOON DROP-OFF PROGRAM Science After School is a new program developed by Eugene Science Center in response to Friday early release days in local schools.…
Neuroscience at Eugene Science Center The brain is what makes you who you are! We will learn about how scientists study the brain to understand how it grows and helps…
EARLY S.T.E.M. STORYTIME SECOND, THIRD & FOURTH FRIDAYS OF EACH MONTH 11 – 11:30 AM | AGES 0-5 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING 10:30 PRE-K PLANETARIUM SHOWS Jump start your preschooler into S.T.E.M.…
The Search for Exoplanets at Eugene Science Center Join the search for life beyond Earth! Learn about how scientists search for planets outside our solar system and determine if they…
Have you ever held a giant spider in your hands? This event is your chance! Local invertebrate enthusiasts will be bringing their collections to Eugene Science Center to share in…
EARLY S.T.E.M. STORYTIME SECOND, THIRD & FOURTH FRIDAYS OF EACH MONTH 11 – 11:30 AM | AGES 0-5 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING 10:30 PRE-K PLANETARIUM SHOWS Jump start your preschooler into S.T.E.M.…
Colorful Chemistry at Eugene Science Center Explore the chemistry of color! How can chemicals help us determine the properties of different materials? How do we dye things to be a…
NEED A NIGHT OUT? DON’T HIRE A SITTER, DROP THE KIDS OFF AT EUGENE SCIENCE CENTER! Parents’ Night Out is a chance for parents to take a break (or date…
ABOUT SENSORY SENSITIVE EVENINGS Eugene Science Center is proud to offer Sensory Sensitive Evenings. We believe everyone, no matter their age or disability, should enjoy the exciting world of science…
EARLY S.T.E.M. STORYTIME SECOND, THIRD & FOURTH FRIDAYS OF EACH MONTH 11 – 11:30 AM | AGES 0-5 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING 10:30 PRE-K PLANETARIUM SHOWS Jump start your preschooler into S.T.E.M.…
EUGENE SCIENCE CENTER'S NEW FRIDAY AFTERNOON DROP-OFF PROGRAM Science After School is a new program developed by Eugene Science Center in response to Friday early release days in local schools.…
SPRING BREAK CAMP MARCH 25 – 29, 2019 9am – 4pm* | Grades K-5 During Spring Break Camp, each day is packed with hands-on science, and you can sign up…
EARLY S.T.E.M. STORYTIME SECOND, THIRD & FOURTH FRIDAYS OF EACH MONTH 11 – 11:30 AM | AGES 0-5 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING 10:30 PRE-K PLANETARIUM SHOWS Jump start your preschooler into S.T.E.M.…
RESCHEDULED FROM MARCH 1 TO APRIL 5. Celebrate Dr. Seuss with us on this fantastic Tot Discovery Day! The whimsical world of Dr. Seuss contains oodles of wacky science. From…
SUNDAY APRIL 14TH 10:00am - 5:00pm Celebrate an early Earth Day with your family and friends at Eugene Science Center! This event features free exhibit hall admission, one free planetarium…
Science Under the Stars 6-9pm • Ages 21+ Adult Night Wednesday, April 17th Limited Tickets Available Experience a live- interactive planetarium show. Observe the moon through telescopes. Explore the…
Join us for “Pints for a Cause” in the tasting room at Ninkasi Brewing Company! $1 from every pint sold will benefit Eugene Science Center. Kids are encouraged to attend…
Catch our outreach educators at Eugene Family YMCA's Healthy Kids Day! About Healthy Kids Day: Join us for a FREE community event to inspire more kids to keep their minds and…
TOT DISCOVERY DAY: BACKYARD SCIENCE May 3, 2019 9:00am – 12:00pm How does the sun cause colors to fade? How many legs does a centipede have? What adventures can you…
Are you excited about math? We are, so we are celebrating during the National Math Festival! Explore flow visualization fluid, geometric bubbles, an Isochronous Curve and Lego Galton board! Included…
EARLY S.T.E.M. STORYTIME SECOND, THIRD & FOURTH FRIDAYS OF EACH MONTH 11 – 11:30 AM | AGES 0-5 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING 10:30 PRE-K PLANETARIUM SHOWS Jump start your preschooler into S.T.E.M.…
SATURDAY, MAY 11TH 5:30PM – 9:30PM. Theme: Blast Off! Take the night off and celebrate Mothers’ Day by registering your kids for an evening of rocket science! Explore rocketry at…
ABOUT SENSORY SENSITIVE EVENINGS Eugene Science Center is proud to offer Sensory Sensitive Evenings. We believe everyone, no matter their age or disability, should enjoy the exciting world of science…
EARLY S.T.E.M. STORYTIME SECOND, THIRD & FOURTH FRIDAYS OF EACH MONTH 11 – 11:30 AM | AGES 0-5 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING 10:30 PRE-K PLANETARIUM SHOWS Jump start your preschooler into S.T.E.M.…
EARLY S.T.E.M. STORYTIME SECOND, THIRD & FOURTH FRIDAYS OF EACH MONTH 11 – 11:30 AM | AGES 0-5 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING 10:30 PRE-K PLANETARIUM SHOWS Jump start your preschooler into S.T.E.M.…
Join us for a day where we can play with our food! Plant vegetable seeds and learn what makes them grow. Explore the processes of preparing and preserving food after…
Explore the world of human origins and behavior! Dig for mystery items and engage in archaeology and cultural anthropology activities. This workshop includes a special visit from University of Oregon’s…
Eugene Science Center will be open on Monday, May 27 from 10am-4pm with a full schedule of planetarium shows!
EARLY S.T.E.M. STORYTIME SECOND, THIRD & FOURTH FRIDAYS OF EACH MONTH 11 – 11:30 AM | AGES 0-5 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING 10:30 PRE-K PLANETARIUM SHOWS Jump start your preschooler into S.T.E.M.…