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Hello ScienceWorks Friends! I am pleased to announce that as of the creation of this post, 54 species of birds have been recorded on the ScienceWorks eBird account!
Monsters of all ages are invited to our annual Halloween celebration! Monster Ball transforms the museum into a spooky playground filled with hands-on activities...
ScienceWorks is proud to participate in Climate Week NYC by hosting a free film screening in partnership with the DC Environmental Film Festival.
Through sculptures both interactive & contemplative, Drew’s work explores not only dinosaur species but also the artistic interpretations and cultural touchstones...
We’re excited to partner with Creative Dance for Children for another season of joyful movement classes for kids 8 and under! This 10-week session runs Fridays...
Our fall camps are the perfect way for young scientists (grades K–5) to spend the day exploring, experimenting, and creating. Each camp is packed with hands-on...
ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum is thrilled to welcome school groups back this fall! Field trips are designed to bring classroom lessons to life and align with NGSS...
We’re excited to announce that our teen after-school program is back for the 2025–2026 school year! In partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of the Rogue Valley...
Your bird of the month for August is the Western Bluebird. Bluebirds are familiar and beloved birds found across the United States. In Southern Oregon, they live...
We’ll be taking a short pause from October 1 to 5 to deep clean the museum, tackle some important maintenance, and start transforming the space for our spookiest...
ScienceWorks is partnering with the Jackson County Foster Parent Association, to host a school supply donation drive in support of our local foster community
In the natural world, caves form over millions of years through erosion, chemical reactions, volcanic activity, and tectonic shifts. But at ScienceWorks, we needed
Subterranean Science: Exploring Life in the Dark will officially open during our annual Monster Ball on October 25. We can’t wait to see you there!
What do compost piles and circus acts have in common? Find out the weekend of Sept 6 & 7 at ScienceWorks!
This fall, Johnnie and Liz will dive deeper into this topic by teaching “Introduction to Drones” through OLLI. Designed for beginners, this four-week course will
Your spooky stuff = more magic for our community’s favorite Halloween party! We’re looking for pumpkins, cobwebs, skeletons, lights, and other festive frights.
UPDATE: This event has been cancelled due to insufficient sign-ups.
ScienceWorks is thrilled to team up with former education director Ash Friend to present a brand-new performance, As You Light It: A Green Energy Quest, at OSF Green
ScienceWorks is launching a new strategic planning initiative, and we want you to be part of it. Our process is called Full STEAM Ahead: Charting the Course for Scie
Think summer camp is only for kids? Think again. At ScienceWorks, we believe curiosity doesn’t age — and our August STEAM Social is here to prove it.
A huge thank you to the amazing team of volunteers from US Bank who spent the morning of July 30 lending their time, energy, and muscle to help beautify the museum g
More than 40 local teens applied to our new paid internship program at ScienceWorks, and we’re feeling incredibly inspired by the talent, curiosity, and drive in our
If you haven’t signed up yet, there’s still time! We still have openings in our 8–9 and 10+ age groups for the remaining weeks.
We’re feeling incredibly grateful. ScienceWorks would like to extend a huge thank you to the Carpenter Foundation for their generous $15,000 grant in support of our
Performing at ScienceWorks starting September 5, ScienceWorks is delighted to welcome Flynn Creek Circus to our field for the third year in a row.
At ScienceWorks, we believe that every family should have the chance to celebrate, explore, and have fun together — no matter their budget. That’s why we’re asking
Hello ScienceWorks Friends! This month I’ve chosen a classic backyard bird and another breeding-season migrant. House Wrens are common and familiar birds across the Western Hemisphere.
Honoring the work of people with disabilities, and their contributions to Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. (STEAM).
We’re launching a paid Teen Mentorship Program for ages 14–17! Gain real-world museum experience in this exciting new grant-funded internship.
We've been nominated in the Rogue Valley Times Community Choice Awards — and thanks to YOU, ScienceWorks is a finalist in three categories!
Join ScienceWorks in the park after the 4th of July parade for bubbles, lawn games, and hands-on fun for all ages!
ScienceWorks is pleased to announce that our very own Exhibits & Facilities Coordinator, Liz Koonce, was elected to the board of the Oregon Museums Association (OMA)
Join us at ScienceWorks for a special free screening of Observer — a thought-provoking and beautifully crafted film that invites us to see the world with new eyes.
We’re thrilled to announce a special summer collaboration with Creative Dance for Children (CDFC), bringing joyful movement and imaginative play to ScienceWorks for our youngest community members!
KDRV NewsWatch 12 recently stopped by to spotlight our summer camps — and their video captures exactly what makes our camps so special: curiosity, creativity, and hands-on discovery!
This past weekend, the ScienceWorks plaza was alive with color, creativity, and community spirit as we hosted the Second Annual Mural Fest — and despite a little rain, the event was a vibrant success!
Hello Scienceworks friends! Your bird for June is the Western Kingbird, a bold and colorful character common in open spaces throughout the western United States.
We’re thrilled to welcome the cyclists of Bicycle Rides Northwest (BRNW) as they camp with us during their Oregon 2025 ride.
New Automated External Defibrillator (AED) at ScienceWorks, thanks to Providence Basecamp.
Hosted in collaboration with the Siskiyou Crest Coalition, this special event includes a 45-minute slide presentation sharing Sarah’s immersive experience living and creating in the remote Acorn Woman Lookout.
Get fired up for an unforgettable evening of science, art, and community at our July STEAM Social, Burning to Learn, featuring the vital work of the Southern Oregon Forest Restoration Collaborative (SOFRC).
In celebration of Pride Month, our Gallery of Heroes exhibit honors five remarkable LGBTQIA+ professionals.
ScienceWorks has babies!
We’re thrilled to announce that the Carrico Foundation has awarded ScienceWorks a generous $50,000 grant to support the design and construction of our proposed Klamath River Water Table Exhibit.
Thank you to the Brabson Family Foundation for supporting the new cave exhibit at ScienceWorks!
A huge thank you to everyone who came out for the opening reception of "Paleoart Through Time"
We hope you’ll join us in honoring this historic day and shaping the future of ScienceWorks together - your voice matters!
Love science, creativity, and community? Come volunteer at ScienceWorks!
Come join us to dig for fossils and learn about pterosaurs before seeing Jurassic Park in Concert
We’re sending a huge shoutout to the Ashland Food Co-op and every single shopper who rounded up for ScienceWorks in April!