Eugene Science Center

Claim 52 Fundraiser
2018-12-04 11:00 - 23:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Claim 52 Kitchen, 1203 Willamette St. #140, Eugene, OR, 97401
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!

Viking Braggot Fundraiser
2018-12-01 16:00 - 21:00 | 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!

Plank Town Brewing Fundraiser
2018-11-27 17:00 - 21:00 | Plank Town Brewing, 346 Main St., Springfield, OR, 97477, 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 you there!

ColdFire Pints for Science Fundraiser
2018-11-21 16:00 - 22:00 | ColdFire Brewing Company, 263 Mill St., Eugene, Oregon, 97401
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

Museum Open - Veterans Day
2018-11-12 | OR
We will be open from 10am-4pm on Monday, November 12 with a full schedule of planetarium shows!

Tot Discovery Day: Glow in the Dark Science
2018-11-02 09:00 - 12:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, 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 child, $5 for each extra adult, and FREE for Eugene Science Center Members.
And don’t miss our Tot Day planetarium shows at 10:30am and 11am! This shorter version of our live show “Stories in the Stars” is a wonderful opportunity to see if your little one is ready for their first planetarium experience. We’ll keep the lights on a bit as we play a game of connect the dots in the sky and imagine our own constellations. Tickets to our Tot Day Planetarium Show are included with Tot Day admission.
Learn more about our Tot Days by visiting www.eugenesciencecenter.org/events/early-education/

Crawly Critters Meet & Greet with Amazon Joes
2018-10-28 12:00 - 16:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, 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.

Mad Scientists' Halloween Extravaganza!
2018-10-27 12:00 - 18:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, 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 event will include exciting maker activities related to robotics, genetic engineering, and electricity. By teaching a robot how to draw, experimenting with simple machines, or even bringing your own “creature” to life, you will confront the same questions and ideas that bedeviled the fictional Victor Frankenstein on a dark and stormy night two centuries ago.
Frankenstein emerged in a moment of great social and technological change. Similarly, through today’s incredible scientific advances, we all have the power to create and transform the world around us.
Come explore the power of Mary Shelley’s original vision, and gain a fresh perspective on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, synthetic biology, and human enhancement.

Food Truck: Most Wanted Espresso, serving warm drinks, snacks, and kid-friendly food!
Price: $8 per person, $7 for Seniors, Free for Children ages 0-2.
FREE for all Eugene Science Center Members
Special Event pricing, please note no passes or coupons will be accepted

Extended Open Hours
2018-10-26 16:00 - 19:00, 2018-10-19 16:00 - 19:00, 2018-10-12 16:00 - 19:00, 2018-10-05 16:00 - 19:00, 2018-09-28 16:00 - 19:00, 2018-09-21 16:00 - 19:00 | 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.

Science After School
2018-10-26 13:00 - 18:00, 2018-10-19 13:00 - 18:00, 2018-10-12 08:00 - 18:00, 2018-10-05 13:00 - 18:00 | OR
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 and open-ended inquiry based learning opportunities.
Advance registration is required.
Learn more about Science After School

Early STEM Storytime
2018-10-26 11:00 - 11:30, 2018-10-19 11:00 - 11:30, 2018-10-12 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 Exhibit Hall admission.

Parents' Night Out: Magnificent Moon
2018-10-20 17:00 - 21:30 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, 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 planetarium show.
Parents’ Night Out is for children aged 4 to 12.
Time: 5:00pm – 9:30pm
Price:
Members: $35 first child, $10 each additional child in your family*.
Non-members: $40 first child, $15 each additional child in your family*.

Theme: Magnificent Moon!
October 20th is International Observe the Moon Night! Spend the evening leaning all about the Earth’s moon through hands-on science exploration, telescopes, and a special planetarium show all about the moon!
*The $25 discount for additional children applies for a maximum of 5 children/family. Children must be registered during one single transaction for the discount to apply.
Advance registration is required. All discounts are automatically applied during registration.
Register online!

Feathered Friends
2018-10-14 11:00 - 16:00 | OR
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 is included with Exhibit Hall admission. Check out our schedule of planetarium shows available during this special event.

No School Day Workshop: Geology
2018-10-12 09:00 - 16:00 | OR
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 event is also available through the Science After School program. If you are already registered for this date during Science After School, you do not need to register for the No School Day Workshop.
*Early and Late Care are available
**Member discount available
Register Online Now

Tot Discovery Day: Super Seasons
2018-10-05 09:00 - 12:00 | OR
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? Take home a leaf rubbing. Dive into these and more in October.
And don’t miss our Tot Day planetarium show at 10:30 and 11am! Tickets are included with Tot Day admission. Seating is limited.
More about Tot Discovery Days

Eugene Mini Maker Faire 2018
2018-09-29 10:00 - 17:00 | OR
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 to share their experiments and projects with you. With robots, rockets, arts and crafts, 3D printers, and more, there’s something amazing around every corner!
Admission to Mini Maker Faire includes admission to Eugene Science Center Exhibit Hall and Planetarium.
Pricing: $8 (ages 3-61) / $7 (ages 62+) / Free (ages 0-2)
PLEASE NOTE: Eugene Science Center member admission rate is $3 for this event.
Advance tickets are available now! Save $1 per ticket by purchasing in advance. Advance ticket sales will end Friday 9/28 at 7pm.
Visit the official Eugene Mini Maker Faire website to learn more!

Showing in the Planetarium during Maker Faire (included with Maker Faire admission)
11:00-11:30am: Stargazing Tonight
11:45am-2:45pm: Maker Showcase – With Mark Davis of KING-PONG and Mark Scott Lavin of LucidNodes
3:00-3:30pm: Stargazing Tonight
4:00-4:30pm: Stargazing Tonight

Early STEM Storytime
2018-09-28 11:00 - 11:30, 2018-09-21 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.
