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Science After School

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 the home school equivalent) to explore science in a fun, hands-on setting. Science After School is led by experienced STEM educators and incorporates both structured…

Extended Open Hours

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.

Science After School

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 the home school equivalent) to explore science in a fun, hands-on setting. Science After School is led by experienced STEM educators and incorporates both structured…

No School Day Workshop: Geology

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 AM – 4:00 PM * Friday October 12th: Explore rocks, minerals, and fossils while solving a geologic mystery! Price: $45 ** Note: Registration for this…

$45

Early STEM Storytime

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…

Extended Open Hours

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.

Closed – UO Home Football Game

Please note that Eugene Science Center will be closed on Saturday, October 13, due to a UO Home Football Game. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Feathered Friends

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. See live birds, up close and personal, and take a closer look at some talons, feathers, owl pellets and other fascinating specimens. This special event…

Early STEM Storytime

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…

Science After School

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 the home school equivalent) to explore science in a fun, hands-on setting. Science After School is led by experienced STEM educators and incorporates both structured…

Extended Open Hours

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.

Parents’ Night Out: Magnificent Moon

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

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 night) while their kids have a blast with our educators. The evening includes dinner, museum exploration time, hands-on educational games, activities, a snack, and a…

Early STEM Storytime

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…

Science After School

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 the home school equivalent) to explore science in a fun, hands-on setting. Science After School is led by experienced STEM educators and incorporates both structured…

Extended Open Hours

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.

Mad Scientists’ Halloween Extravaganza!

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

  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, complex questions about the nature of life, our role as creators, and our responsibilities to the things we bring into the world. This special Halloween…

$8

Crawly Critters Meet & Greet with Amazon Joes

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

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 with general admission.

Tot Discovery Day: Glow in the Dark Science

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

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 bioluminescence? Create your own take home glowing material and more! Admission to Tot Day is $10 for the first adult-child pair, $2 for each extra…

Closed – UO Home Football Game

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

Please note that Eugene Science Center will be closed on Saturday, November 3, due to a UO Home Football Game. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Closed – UO Home Football Game

Please note that Eugene Science Center will be closed on Saturday, November 17, due to a UO Home Football Game. We apologize for any inconvenience.

ColdFire Pints for Science Fundraiser

ColdFire Brewing Company 263 Mill St., Eugene, Oregon

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 Eugene Science Center and Hands-on Science Education for our community. Come down and enjoy quality craft beers while supporting a great local cause  

Plank Town Brewing Fundraiser

Plank Town Brewing 346 Main St., Springfield, OR, United States

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 Science Center. 10% of all food and beverage purchased during this time will benefit the Eugene Science Center and our educational programs. Hope to see…

Viking Braggot Fundraiser

Viking Braggot Company 2490 Willamette St., Eugene, OR

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. Come down and enjoy quality craft beers while supporting a great local cause!

Claim 52 Fundraiser

Claim 52 Kitchen 1203 Willamette St. #140, Eugene, OR

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 while supporting a great local cause!

Tot Discovery Day: Joys of Noise

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! Admission to Tot Day is $10 for the first adult-child pair, $2 for each extra child, $5 for each extra adult, and FREE for Eugene…

Parents’ Night Out

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

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 for parents to take a break (or date night) while their kids have a blast with our educators. The evening includes dinner, museum exploration time,…

$40

Grati-Tuesday at Oregon Wine LAB

Oregon Wine LAB 488 Lincoln St., Eugene, United States

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 beer while supporting a great local cause!  

Early STEM Storytime

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

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…

Holiday Open House

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

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 free admission to the Exhibit Hall and one Planetarium show for everyone! Admission to our new laser light shows will be offered at a discounted…

Early STEM Storytime

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…

Museum Closed

We will be closed Tuesday, December 25. Merry Christmas!

School Break Workshop: Predator & Prey

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

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 more to hunt, hide, and fight. Learn More

$45

School Break Workshop: Amazing Adaptations

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

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 More

$45

School Break Workshop: Animal Anatomy

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

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

$45

Early STEM Storytime

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

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…

Countdown to Noon

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

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 family-friendly celebration of another orbit around the Sun. Featuring: Count down to blast-off of our 2 ft tall scaled-to-size Apollo Little Joe II Rocket with…

Museum Closed

We will be closed Tuesday, January 1. Happy New Year!

School Break Workshop: Our Solar System

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

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 our solar system. Learn More

$45

School Break Workshop: The Universe

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

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. Learn More

$45

Tot Discovery Day: Oregon-ology

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

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 through a replica lava tube and discover a tide pool. Get answers to questions like, how were the painted hills created? How can scientists tell…

School Break Workshop: Designing Solutions

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

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! Learn More

$45

Early STEM Storytime

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

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…

Early STEM Storytime

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

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…

CANCELED – Total Lunar Eclipse Viewing Party

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 Science Center to enjoy a Total Lunar Eclipse! During a Total Lunar Eclipse, the full moon travels through the Earth's shadow and turns a deep…

No School Day Workshop: Weird Science

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

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 this investigation of some of the most surprising phenomena discovered by scientists! Click here to learn more!

$45

Early STEM Storytime

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

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…

Parents’ Night Out: Exciting Entomology!

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

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 the science behind some of the most interesting adaptations used by bugs to survive and thrive. Click here to learn more

$40

Tot Discovery Day: Balance!

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

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 balance beam? Can you balance something on the eraser end of a pencil? We’ll explore the concept of balance through books, balancing with our bodies,…

$10

Science After School

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

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. The program is an opportunity for Kindergarten through 5th grade students (and the home school equivalent) to explore science in a fun, hands-on setting. Science…

Eugene Block Kids Competition

River Road Park & Recreation District 1400 Lake Dr., Eugene, OR, United States

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 for registered participants begins at 12:30PM at River Road Park & Recreation District (Emerald Park), 1400 Lake Drive. Participants must be checked in no later…

Early STEM Storytime

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

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…

Science After School

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

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. The program is an opportunity for Kindergarten through 5th grade students (and the home school equivalent) to explore science in a fun, hands-on setting. Science…

Early STEM Storytime

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

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…

Science After School

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

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. The program is an opportunity for Kindergarten through 5th grade students (and the home school equivalent) to explore science in a fun, hands-on setting. Science…

No School Day Workshop: Forensic Science

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

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 Grade. Learn more. Register here.

$45

Early STEM Storytime

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

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…

Science After School

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

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. The program is an opportunity for Kindergarten through 5th grade students (and the home school equivalent) to explore science in a fun, hands-on setting. Science…

Science After School

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

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. The program is an opportunity for Kindergarten through 5th grade students (and the home school equivalent) to explore science in a fun, hands-on setting. Science…

Early STEM Storytime

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

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…

Cavalcade of Creatures: Incredible Invertebrates!

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

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 the Community Room. Learn about unique specimens of insects and arachnids during your visit to the Exhibit Hall. Included with general admission.

Early STEM Storytime

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

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…

Parents’ Night Out: Creative Chemistry

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

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 night) while their kids have a blast with our educators. The evening includes dinner, museum exploration time, hands-on educational games, activities, a snack, and a…

Early STEM Storytime

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

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…

Science After School

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

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. The program is an opportunity for Kindergarten through 5th grade students (and the home school equivalent) to explore science in a fun, hands-on setting. Science…

Early STEM Storytime

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

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…

Tot Discovery Day: Dr. Seuss Science

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

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 Bartholomew and The Lorax to the Cat and the Hat and even that mean 'ol Grinch, what slime, oobleck and more will we create using…

$10

Earth Day Open House

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

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 show, and special activities and presentations about the science of our favorite planet – Earth! and how scientists study it. Special thanks to our event…

Pints for a Cause

Ninkasi Tasting Room 272 Van Buren St., Eugene, OR

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 this event! The Eugene Science Center will have hands-on science activities on site — perfect for little and big kids alike!

Healthy Kids Day at the YMCA

Eugene Family YMCA 2055 Patterson St., Eugene, OR, United States

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 bodies active at the annual YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day®. There will be lots of activities including pickleball, an obstacle course, and swimming in the pool…

TOT DISCOVERY DAY: BACKYARD SCIENCE

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

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 find in your backyard? Join us to find out the answers to these questions and more! Come explore our backyard and enjoy a morning of…

Mathematical Marvels

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

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 with exhibit hall admission.   Featured mathematician: Sarah Hagen Sarah studies the equations that model fluid flow, with the goal of better understanding turbulence in…

Early STEM Storytime

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

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…

Parents’ Night Out: Blast Off!

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

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 night, without your parents! We will design our own rockets and test air, water, chemical reactions, and combustion as forms of rocket propulsion.   Learn…

Early STEM Storytime

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

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…

Early STEM Storytime

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

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…

Farm & Food Science

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

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 it’s been harvested. Catch demonstrations of butter and cheese making that you can try at home. We’ll even meet a few furry farm friends with…

Open for Memorial Day

Eugene Science Center will be open on Monday, May 27 from 10am-4pm with a full schedule of planetarium shows!

Early STEM Storytime

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

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…

Tot Discovery Day: Blast Off!

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

It's our final Tot Discovery Day before summer! 5…4…3…2…1… Blast off! Join us this month for a morning of experiments with chemical reactions, rockets, paper airplanes and helicopters. We’ll discover cool ways to explore physics and chemistry on this summer day of science fun. And don't miss our Tot Day planetarium show! We are happy…

Early STEM Storytime

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

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…

Early STEM Storytime

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

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…

Summer Science Adventures Week 1

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

Creative Chemistry: Rising 1st - 3rd Grade Chem-Mystery: Rising 4th - 6th Grade Click here for details. 

Early STEM Storytime

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

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…

Closed due to Autzen event

Eugene Science Center will be closed Saturday, June 29th due to an event at Autzen stadium. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Summer Science Adventures Week 2

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

Earth Explorers: Rising 1st - 3rd Grade Oregon Rocks!: Rising 4th - 6th Grade Click here for details.

Early STEM Storytime

Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

EARLY S.T.E.M. STORYTIME EVERY FRIDAY IN JULY AND AUGUST 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…

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