Eugene Science Center

Extended Open Hours
2018-09-21 16:00 - 19:00, 2018-09-07 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR
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 – 7pm with public planetarium shows. See our planetarium calendar for showtimes and descriptions.

Early STEM Storytime
2018-09-21 11:00 - 11:30, 2018-09-14 11:00 - 11:30, 2018-06-22 11:00 - 11:30, 2018-06-15 11:00 - 11:30, 2018-06-08 11:00 - 11:30, 2018-05-18 11:00 - 11:30, 2018-05-11 11:00 - 11:30 | 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. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education with the Eugene Science Center’s new storytime. Join our engaging educators as we read a story and lead a hands-on activity designed for early learners. Each storytime is a unique expansion of the Tot Discovery Day theme from the first Friday of the month. Early S.T.E.M. Storytime is included with general admission.

Cavalcade of Crawling Creatures: Reptile Roundup
2018-09-16 11:00 - 16:00 | OR
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 a future date, TBA.
We will still be hosting storytime with Sara Glater and a booth about native reptiles with a local herpetologist, and of course the exhibit hall and planetarium are here for a day of fun science exploration!

Get up-close and personal with a treasure trove of reptiles and amphibians from around the world. Ask questions and learn how to take care of your own cold-blooded creatures at home. This special event is included with Exhibit Hall admission.
Featuring:

Amazon Joes pet store is bringing a menagerie of reptiles to meet!
11:30 am Storytime with local author of Tortoise Teachings Sara Glater and Bubbe the tortoise
Meet a herpetologist from Oregon State University Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, David Paoletti

Extended Open Hours
2018-09-14 16:00 - 19:00 | OR
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 planetarium shows. See our planetarium calendar for showtimes and descriptions.

Science After School
2018-09-14 13:00 - 18:00, 2018-09-07 13:00 - 18:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Friday after school science program for students in K-5th Grade. Registration Required.
Learn more about Science After School.

Tot Discovery Day: Bubble Bash
2018-09-07 09:00 - 12:00 | OR
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 round, and why they pop. We’ll make mysterious smoky bubbles you can hold, giant bubbles you can stand inside, and bubble art you can take home!
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Musuem Open - Labor Day
2018-09-03 | OR
We will be open from 10am-4pm on Monday, September 3 with a full schedule of planetarium shows!

S.T.E.M. Night at PK Park!
2018-08-27 18:00 - 22:00 | P.K. Park, 2800 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Eugene, 97401, United States
Description: 50% of ticket sales go directly to the Eugene Science Center! Doors open at 6, Game starts at 7:05!
We’ll have prizes, activities, mini exhibits, and more!

Summer Camp Week 10: Dig Into Science
2018-08-27 08:00 - 2018-08-31 17:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
SESSION 1: JULY 23 – 27
SESSION 2: AUGUST 27 – 31
Dig Into Science: There’s a world of discovery to be found right under our feet! Journey through time with us as we use paleontology and earth science techniques to explore fossils, rocks, soils, and what lies beneath the surface of our planet. Watch out – this camp can get volcanic!
Ages: All camps are for rising 1st – 6th graders (students who will complete K- 5th grade in June 2018).
Times: All camps run 9 am to 4 pm, with extended care from 8 am to 5 pm offered for an additional fee.
Prices: $275 per week*; Members receive 10% off. Receive an additional 10% off after your first week of camp.
*Need based scholarships are available.
Register Online

Summer Camp Week 9: Anatomy Academy
2018-08-20 08:00 - 2018-08-24 17:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
SESSION 1: JULY 16 – 20
SESSION 2: AUGUST 20 – 24
Anatomy Academy: Do you wonder what’s inside your body that makes it so amazing? Join the Anatomy Academy to explore the parts and processes that keep humans and other living organisms healthy. Age-adapted dissection or microscope labs will occur each day along with hands-on activities that get our bodies moving.
Ages: All camps are for rising 1st – 6th graders (students who will complete K- 5th grade in June 2018).
Times: All camps run 9 am to 4 pm, with extended care from 8 am to 5 pm offered for an additional fee.
Prices: $275 per week*; Members receive 10% off. Receive an additional 10% off after your first week of camp.
*Need based scholarships are available.
Register Online

Summer Camp Week 8: Adventures in Astronomy
2018-08-13 08:00 - 2018-08-17 17:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
SESSION 1: JULY 9 – 13
SESSION 2: AUGUST 13 – 17
Adventures in Astronomy: Step into our Planetarium to explore the solar system and constellations. Design, build, and test your own rocket launcher and rockets. Harness the power of the sun to create a solar oven. Taste freeze dried food like astronauts eat in space. Engineer a moving rover and more during this week of astronomical adventures!
Ages: All camps are for rising 1st – 6th graders (students who will complete K- 5th grade in June 2018).
Times: All camps run 9 am to 4 pm, with extended care from 8 am to 5 pm offered for an additional fee.
Prices: $275 per week*; Members receive 10% off. Receive an additional 10% off after your first week of camp.
*Need based scholarships are available.
Register Online

Summer Camp Week 7: Camp Catch 'Em All
2018-08-06 08:00 - 2018-08-10 17:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
SESSION 1: JULY 2 – 6
SESSION 2: AUGUST 6 – 10
Camp Catch ‘Em All: Calling all Pokémon trainers and animal lovers, this is the camp for you! This week combines zoology lessons with Pokémon- inspired science experiments. Team up on excursions through Alton Baker Park in search of local wildlife and catch virtual critters using the popular Pokémon Go app! Are you ready to catch ‘em all?
Ages: All camps are for rising 1st – 6th graders (students who will complete K- 5th grade in June 2018).
Times: All camps run 9 am to 4 pm, with extended care from 8 am to 5 pm offered for an additional fee.
Prices: $275 per week*; Members receive 10% off. Receive an additional 10% off after your first week of camp.
*Need based scholarships are available.
Register Online

Summer Camp Week 6: Engineering is Everywhere
2018-07-30 08:00 - 2018-08-03 17:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
SESSION 1: JUNE 25 – 29
SESSION 2: JULY 30 – AUGUST 3
Engineering is Everywhere: Are you an inventor, maker, or mythbuster? Combine your creativity with the engineering design process to take your inventions to the next level! We will tinker, test, and make a mess during this week of design challenges inspired by real-world problems.
Ages: All camps are for rising 1st – 6th graders (students who will complete K- 5th grade in June 2018).
Times: All camps run 9 am to 4 pm, with extended care from 8 am to 5 pm offered for an additional fee.
Prices: $275 per week*; Members receive 10% off. Receive an additional 10% off after your first week of camp.
*Need based scholarships are available.
Register Online

Summer Camp Week 5: Dig Into Science
2018-07-23 08:00 - 2018-07-27 17:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States

Summer Camp Week 4: Anatomy Academy
2018-07-16 08:00 - 2018-07-20 17:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States

Summer Camp Week 3: Adventures in Astronomy
2018-07-09 08:00 - 2018-07-13 17:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States

Summer Camp Week 2: Camp Catch 'Em All
2018-07-02 08:00 - 2018-07-06 17:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States

Summer Camp Week 1: Engineering is Everywhere
2018-06-25 08:00 - 2018-06-29 17:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States

Tot Discovery Day: Water Wonders
2018-06-01 09:00 - 12:00 | OR
Oh the wonders of water! Come learn about how water shapes the earth, build a boat with us, find out about the water cycle, and much more! Toddlers can create beautiful art with water. Make sure to wear some exploration-ready clothes as we turn Tot Day into a splash zone!
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Museum Open - Memorial Day
2018-05-28 10:00 - 16:00 | OR
We will be open from 10am-4pm on Monday, May 28 with a full schedule of planetarium shows!

Early STEM Storytime with Sara Glater
2018-05-25 11:00 - 12:00 | OR
Join us in the planetarium for a special STEM storytime with local author and artist Sara Glater and her tortoise Bubbe. Sara will read her new picture book Tortoise Teachings (Lessons in the Practice of Patience). With rhyming affirmations, she describes the importance of taking one’s time. During her reading, Sara’s beautiful illustrations will be digitally projected for all to enjoy. Following her reading, Sara will introduce the audience to her beloved tortoise Bubbe and answer questions. Copies of the book will be available for purchase, and a portion of the proceeds will support efforts to reduce the growing threat to and predation of the desert tortoise.

About the Author: Sara Glater is an award-winning artist, author and educator. She served as the executive director of the San Francisco Children’s Art Center before establishing her program Art Soup here in Eugene in 2000. Sara now teaches privately and pursues writing and artwork. Tortoise Teachings is an expression of her lifelong connection to turtles and teaching. Sara’s vibrant cast paper images illustrate her book – a process in which illustrations are drawn, carved, then cast using ground paper pulps.

About the Tortoise: Bubbe is a California desert tortoise in the prime of her life at nearly one hundred years old. Sara first met Bubbe when Sara was a teenager and Bubbe was a middle-aged tortoise. After visiting her and showing continued interest over time, Sara inherited her from her previous caregiver of 40 years. Bubbe is a wealth of inspiration for Sara’s book and a major part of her life – she even carried Sara’s rings at her wedding in a small pouch on her shell. Bubbe has proven to be a great chelonian (turtle) companion during one half of the year and a tortoise rock during the other. Hibernation supplies her with stored energy to use when she is awake. All year long, Bubbe serves as a reminder that whether fast or slow, patience is the way to go.

Tot Discovery Day: Flower Power
2018-05-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Spring is in the air! This month, we’ll learn all about nature’s beautiful bloom. Find out about some of the world’s most bizarre buds, as well as how bees help flowers pollinate, and learn about how flowers absorb water from the ground. Join us for floral crafts and science experiments at Tot Discovery Day!
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