National Astronomy Day
May 10th
ScienceWorks will feature our special Outreach to Space exhibition, two live Star Shows in our planetarium at 11am and 2pm, and hands-on crafts, such as paper rockets. 
The fun continues into the night when the Southern Oregon Skywatchers present "An Introduction to Astronomy". At 7:30 pm join us for "A Guide to the Night Sky" and "How to Use a Telescope" in our SciTheater. At 8:30, take what you've learned outside for a hands-on Star Party. This special event is to launch the Ashland Fiber Network Telescope Lending Program at ScienceWorks, where members can borrow a telescope for one month free of charge!
5th annual The Science of Wine
May 17th 6:30-11:00pm
The event includes a beautiful evening filled with fabulous foods, incredible wines, magical music, educational exhibits, and an exploration of the science behind the making and enjoying of wine. The Science of Wine is ScienceWorks' only major fundraiser and helps support its educational programs serving children and educators from all over southern Oregon and northern California. Click here for all the details and ticket information.
ScienceWorks will be closed May 17th and 18th.
May 24-Tech City Opens!
Tech City features 12 highly interactive exhibit stations for museum visitors of all ages. The diverse exhibits present real-world problems having goals and constraints that can be readily solved using an engineering approach that includes opportunities for designing, building, testing and modifying. Click here for more details.
May 24th and 25th
Egg Drop Challenge!
As part of the grand opening of our new exhibit, Tech City, we will host an egg drop challenge on May 24-25. This challenge is open to all ages! On Saturday May 24 construction time will be from 11:00-11:45 and 2-2:45 with egg drop time at 12 and 3. On Sunday May 25 construction will be from 1:00-1:45 with egg drop time at 2. We will supply all the materials and prizes will be awarded for all eggs that survive the "drop"! Supplies will be limited, first come, first serve.
Special activities for Saturday, May 31st
11am Do some electrical experiments at our Building Circuits station
2pm Van de Graff generator demonstration--a "hair raising" experience!
Click here for more upcoming events!
Explore your creative side with our weekly Make-It and Take-It activities in the Einstein Arts Studio!
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May 7- May 11 Paper Rocket
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May 14- May 18 climbing creatures
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May 21- May 25 shaving cream painting
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May28- June 1 Friendship bracelets
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