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With 472,900-square feet, more than 100,000 artifacts, and over 1 million visitors each year, we are the largest children's museum in the world.

Events for Wednesday, June 19

  • June 17, 2013 9:00 am - June 21, 2013 3:00 pm
    Curious Scientific Investigators STEM Camp
    A Summer Camp for children 8–11 Museum science staff will be hosting a special CSI STEM Camp! This exciting week will allow kids to explore science, technology, engineering, and math to solve unique challenges related to the museum’s exhibits. Participants will also have the opportunity to talk and engage with scientists from around the community.

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  • 10:00 am
    Rock Climbing Tickets
    Free tickets are distributed on a first come, first serve basis at the Rockwall Ticket Booth at the entrance to Science Works. Rock Climbing is for children 6-12 years old with a grownup to handle the ropes.
    Location: ScienceWorks
  • 11:00 am
    Sketch the Unknown
    Use your imagination to draw a mysterious animal based on a few bones. Is it a mythical animal or something that really walked the earth?
    Location: Dragons Unearthed
  • 11:00 am
    Cannon Talk
    Take a closer look at a real cannon from the only pirate shipwreck found in the Caribbean, and learn about the discovery of this famous ship and its conservation.
    Location: Treasures of the Earth
  • 11:00 am
    Bumblebee
    A regular kid turned hero needs your help to revive our favorite Transformer: Bumblebee! Can you and your family help give Bumblebee the ‘spark’ he needs!?
    Location: Sunburst Atrium
  • 11:00 am
    Under the Microscope
    Location: ScienceWorks
  • 11:30 am
    Dinosphere Fossils: Up Close
    Discover the clues that helped scientists uncover amazing facts about Dinosphere’s special fossil specimens.
    Location: Dinosphere
  • 11:30 am
    Dragon Investigation
    Explore the connection between dragons and dinosaurs through art!
    Location: Dragons Unearthed
  • 12:00 pm
    Active Play
    Meet outside the Health House for fun activities that get your body and heart moving.
    Location: ScienceWorks
  • 12:15 pm
    World Percussion
    Discover Egyptian drumming rhythms through hands-on play and experience.
    Location: Take Me There: Egypt
  • 12:30 pm
    Captain Kidd/Meet an Underwater Archaeologist
    Meet an Underwater archaeologist as you explore the legend of the "notorious pirate" Captain William Kidd. Discaover just what happened to Captain Kidd's ship and decide whether this 15th century sea captain was an honorable man or just a scurvy pirate!
    Location: Treasures of the Earth
  • 12:30 pm
    Rock Climbing Tickets
    Free tickets are distributed on a first come, first serve basis at the Rockwall Ticket Booth at the entrance to Science Works. Rock Climbing is for children 6-12 years old with a grownup to handle the ropes.
    Location: ScienceWorks
  • 12:30 pm
    Dragon Investigation
    Explore the connection between dragons and dinosaurs through art!
    Location: Dragons Unearthed
  • 1:00 pm
    Take Action Time
    Make a Difference today!
    Location: Power of Children
  • 1:00 pm
    Cannon Talk
    Take a closer look at a real cannon from the only pirate shipwreck found in the Caribbean, and learn about the discovery of this famous ship and its conservation.
    Location: Treasures of the Earth
  • 1:00 pm
    Sebou'
    Play a part in an Egyptian Sebou', a celebration welcoming a new baby to the community. During this immersive program, visitors will take part in the preparations, music, and activities surrounding this ceremony.
    Location: Take Me There: Egypt
  • 1:30 pm
    Ruby's Story
    Hear the story of Ruby Bridges and the role she played in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960's through the eyes of those around her.
    Location: Power of Children
  • 2:00 pm
    Dinosphere Fossils: Up Close
    Discover the clues that helped scientists uncover amazing facts about Dinosphere’s special fossil specimens.
    Location: Dinosphere
  • 2:00 pm
    From Kite to Flight
    Go on a journey with Wilbur Wright to see how an experiment that started with a kite and a wind tunnel turned into one of the most significant inventions of all times!
    Location: Sunburst Atrium
  • 2:00 pm
    Pond and Beyond
    See what’s on the menu for our pond friends and learn some fun facts about our Indiana waterways and how you can keep them safe and clean.
    Location: ScienceWorks
  • 2:15 pm
    Vendor Cart
    Experience the art of haggling with a friendly Egyptian vendor while learning about the culture and traditions of modern Egypt.
    Location: Take Me There: Egypt
  • 2:30 pm
    Ryan's Story
    Learn about this ordinary boy who chose to speak up for his rights.
    Location: Power of Children
  • 3:00 pm
    Under the Microscope
    Location: ScienceWorks
  • 3:30 pm
    Treasures of the Tomb
    Uncover the clues that will reveal who was buried in this ancient Egyptian tomb.
    Location: Treasures of the Earth