Science Lessons Near Me

Join us for three days of Fall Break Fun at Jordan’s Corner ! On October 1st, we’re kicking things off with Pumpkins & Apples Day. Campers will paint and decorate mini pumpkins, play in pumpkin spice playdough and orange kinetic sand, and explore a sink-or-float experiment using real pumpkins and apples. We’ll taste different kinds of apples, make apple stamp art, and run through active games like pumpkin relay races and an apple balancing challenge. The day wraps up with a cozy apple snack to celebrate the season. On October 2nd, it’s time for a Monster Mash Bash! Kids will create their own silly or spooky monster crafts with googly eyes and fuzzy pipe cleaners, whip up glittery monster slime in the slime lab, and dance along to Monster Freeze Dance. We’ll have a “Feed the Monster” beanbag toss game, green ooze sensory bins, and encourage everyone to wear their silliest monster socks or headbands for extra fun. Finally, on October 3rd, we’ll wrap up with Spooky Science & Silly Spells. Campers will mix bubbling witches’ brews in mini cauldrons, decorate their own magic wands and potion bottles, and enjoy a special storytime with friendly witch and wizard tales. The day will include a broomstick obstacle course and a magic potion juice bar where kids can mix colorful, safe “potions” to sip. Friday is PIZZA day. No lunch required.

Note: Sunrise is too early in the summer to ride during the tram’s open hours! We will be riding after sunrise April - August. The early tour guest gets the spectacular views. We’ll meet you on the edge of downtown Portland, where you will have a chance to pick up coffee (or tea). We will head over to OHSU, where we will walk with you to the Aerial Tram. We’ll ride up this feat of Swiss engineering up to the top as the early sun reveals the city’s glowing colors. Once there, depending on sunrise timing and weather, we'll watch the sun crest the horizon, or check out city views in the early morning light. After we ride back to the bottom, we'll tell you the story of the bridge and its quixotic lights, and orient you to the city whose east-west divider lies before us. The Aerial Tram was built in 2006 to connect the main campus of Oregon Health Sciences University with the new neighborhood of the South Waterfront. We will be joining students and medical staff on their daily tram ride!

Step into one of the most renowned museums in the world—the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History—and embark on an awe-inspiring journey through time and nature. Our exclusive 2-hour in-depth Chinese guided tour will unveil the hidden gems of this vast museum, home to the world’s largest natural history collection. From the legendary Hope Diamond to towering dinosaur fossils and breathtaking exhibits on ancient civilizations, every corner of the museum tells a story billions of years in the making. Explore the mysteries of evolution, marvel at rare gemstones, and uncover the incredible diversity of life on Earth. With over 145 million specimens spanning the past and present, this museum is larger than 18 football fields, ensuring a captivating experience for curious minds of all ages. Join us for an unforgettable exploration of the wonders of nature, science, and human history—all in the heart of Washington, D.C.

This ticket provides entry to the Houston Museum of Natural Science permanent exhibits as well as the Cockrell Butterfly Center exhibit. Explore one of the most attended museums in the country at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Visit North America's largest dinosaur hall, see the beauty of the Lester and Sue Smith Gem Vault and many more. The museum is regularly voted one of the top attractions in Houston and this is your chance to find out why. The Cockrell Butterfly Center and Brown Hall of Entomology at the Houston Museum of Natural Science provides entertainment and education for the whole family. Walk through a living 3-floor butterfly habitat, marvel at spectacular live and preserved specimens of some of the world’s largest and weirdest arthropods, and enjoy interactive games and quizzes.

This tour is more than sightseeing—it’s a story you’ll understand Explore the Blackfoot River through the lens of geology, ecology, and history. Guests don’t just see the landscape—they leave understanding how it was formed, impacted, and ultimately restored. - Small-group experience (no crowded buses) With limited group sizes, you get a more personal, relaxed day. There’s time for questions, wildlife sightings, and meaningful conversation—not just quick photo stops. - Guided by interpretation—not just transportation This is a true guided experience, not a point-to-point shuttle. Each stop builds on the last, connecting science, landscape, and human history into one cohesive story. - Thoughtfully designed by a local guide company, this tour is built around connection—to place, to story, and to the bigger picture of conservation in the American West.

Head to Real Bodies at Horseshoe Las Vegas for a comprehensive educational experience with multi-layered narratives and unique individual specimens presented in dramatic, compelling environments. You'll see full body specimens presented in dynamic poses. This exhibit also consists of immersive environments of art, science and culture. You'll leave with a better understanding about the way we work.

Unleash your creativity in exclusive Luxury BYOB Candle Making Class, where art and science unite to craft your own custom-scented masterpiece. In just one hour, you'll work with eco-friendly soy wax and explore over 60 luxurious non toxic fragrance options under expert guidance. As you blend fragrances and learn the secrets of scent composition, enjoy a complimentary beverage that enhances this sensory journey. At the end, you'll leave with an 8oz candle uniquely yours, ready to delight your senses. Embrace this exceptional opportunity and let your imagination flow.

Step into the captivating realm of illusions, where reality is never exactly as it appears. Museum of Illusions is a one-of-a-kind, visual, sensory, and educational experience designed to engage your sense of wonder and challenge perceptions through the science behind optical illusions. We offer over 50 immersive, hands-on exhibits to explore. Our illusion rooms, installations and holograms let you defy gravity, grow and shrink your body, walk into a life-size kaleidoscope, and play tricks on your senses at every turn. It’s a mind-bending journey that deceives the senses and reveals how the brain interprets reality.

Experience the wonders of space exploration on this immersive 2-day program designed especially for cruise travelers arriving in Orlando. Enjoy seamless transfers, flexible pick-up options, and a premium small-group experience capped at 14 guests. Day 1 begins with convenient airport, port, or station pick-up, followed by optional activities for early arrivals, including a Disney Springs evening visit or a trip to Florida’s largest outlet mall. On Day 2, start with breakfast before embarking on your Kennedy Space Center adventure, where NASA history, innovation, and interactive exhibits bring space science to life. The tour ends with a smooth drop-off at Port Canaveral, making this the perfect pre-cruise experience for travelers who want convenience, excitement, and a memorable start to their journey.

Enjoy Chicago’s only bus guided neighborhood pizza tour.  Eat like a local as you travel off the beaten path into Chicago neighborhoods to savor the best pizza.  Your local guide will teach you the science behind ingredient selection and baking as you sample slices from historic pizzerias.  In just a few hours, you’ll leave stuffed, and with an understanding of why pizza is such an important part of Chicago’s culture.

Step into the captivating realm of illusions, where reality is never exactly as it appears. Museum of Illusions is a one-of-a-kind, visual, sensory, and educational experience designed to engage your sense of wonder and challenge perceptions through the science behind optical illusions. You can enjoy over 50 immersive, hands-on exhibits to explore. The illusion rooms, installations and holograms let you defy gravity, grow and shrink your body, walk into a life-size kaleidoscope, and play tricks on your senses at every turn. It’s a mind-bending journey that deceives the senses and reveals how the brain interprets reality.

Discover more of Chicago beyond downtown with this convenient South Side open-top shuttle transfer. Travel from central Chicago to some of the city’s most important cultural and historic destinations, including Jackson Park, the Obama Presidential Center campus, and the Griffin Museum of Science & Industry. Enjoy an easy ride south without arranging taxis, rideshares, or public transit connections. The shuttle first stops near the Obama Presidential Center and Jackson Park, giving you access to one of Chicago’s most historic lakefront spaces. Explore the area at your own pace, take photos, or continue your visit independently. The route also serves the Griffin Museum of Science & Industry, one of Chicago’s most popular attractions and one of the largest science museums in the world. This is a great option for travelers who want a simple, affordable way to visit Chicago’s South Side highlights from downtown. Choose a one-way transfer or an all-day ticket for added flexibility.

You’ll be over the moon for this awesome look into the science and history of the Space Program. Following your hotel pick up, the tour guide will provide you a continental breakfast bag for you to snack on as we journey en-route to Kennedy Space Center. During the ride the guide will ensure you hear plenty of hints and tips to ensure you have the best day possible and make the most out of your time. Upon arrival they will accompany you in and get you set for the Rocket Garden walking tour. Next up is the KSC Explore special bus tour where you go behind the gates to NASA property and get to see the launch pads and vehicle assembly building, the bus tour ends at the Apollo Saturn V Center. After lunch ($15 vouchers included) you can visit Space Shuttle Atlantis, and ride the Shuttle Launch Experience. Gateway; The Deep Space Launch Complex is a new attraction that you should also visit. At the end of the day the tour guide will be waiting with snacks, to bring you back to your hotel.

Encourage curiosity and build self-confidence in your preschooler through art, science exploration, play and more. Teachers also read children's books that explore and nurture key social and emotional skills, engage in activities that require cooperation.

The Elkhorn Slough has the largest population of Sea Otters in California, and over 300 species of birds! We’ve been offering guided boat tours of this wetland for almost 30 years, and have an intimate knowledge of the area, its history, and it's wildlife. All our Naturalists have Marine Science degrees, and we are third party certified Wildlife Stewards, so you can be assured that we always conduct ourselves responsibly around the wildlife. Our stable, comfortable vessel is designed for unobstructed wildlife viewing, and we’ve been a preferred outfitter for many prominent wildlife photographers, like Frans Lanting and Suzi Eszterhas, to name a few. On our relaxing ride, no one gets sea sick, and our safety record is flawless. We also operate a large science and nature themed Gift Shop / Bookstore celebrating the Monterey Bay. Our shelves contain over 600 titles, many of which are 30-50% off the list price, plus attire, stuffed animals and souvenirs.

Celebrate the season with a camp full of creativity, play, and adventure! Each day, kids will enjoy winter-themed sensory play, hands-on art projects, and active play in our fun zones. From snowy science experiments to cozy crafts, we’ll make the most of winter break with laughter, learning, and new friendships.

Please check our website, www.osc.org, for daily operating hours. A visit to the Orlando Science Center invites exploration across four floors dedicated to hands-on activities, live shows, and engaging exhibits. Discover the wonders of science, nature, and technology through immersive experiences like animal meet-and-greets and interactive displays. Perfect for families and curious minds of all ages, this ticket grants access to everything the center has to offer, making it a fun and educational outing for all ages. Dive into a world of discovery and ignite your curiosity today. Paid self-parking is available during museum hours on a first come, first served basis for a rate of $4/hour (up to $15) in OSC's parking garage located at 782 Princeton St, Orlando, FL 32803.

The Alaska Native Tour is a journey through our worldview, showcasing the unique elements of our culture at each of our totems. These towering figures narrate the tale of nature’s role in shaping our community and traditions. Alaska Native Culture represents a tapestry of wisdom, while the Science of Nature is a tapestry of knowledge. This tour celebrates their synergy, fostering a profound duty towards our people, our land, and our very being. In the embrace of the vast Alaskan wilderness, our tour concludes, leaving us with a renewed appreciation for the intricate dance between culture and nature. As we part ways, may the stories and wisdom shared here resonate within you, guiding your steps towards a future where respect and stewardship for our world is paramount. This is not just a farewell, but an invitation to carry forward the legacy of the Alaska Native people—a legacy of harmony, respect, and interconnectedness with all of life’s tapestry.

This rental offers a unique experience in the heart of San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Park. You'll have the chance to ride through lush landscapes, picturesque gardens, and serene pathways with views of historic landmarks. The park is a peaceful, car-free zone, perfect for families and leisurely rides. With the included map, you can explore at your own pace and enjoy the beauty of the park's famous attractions, like the California Academy of Sciences and the Japanese Tea Garden. It's a relaxing way to take in the natural splendor of Golden Gate Park! Pick up anytime during operating hours, 9am-5pm.

What do the Olympics, Space Shuttle, Tyrannosaurus Rex and Pope all have in common? Exposition Park. Come discover the vast and storied history of a beloved Los Angeles landmark on an expertly guided tour of the California Science Center, Natural History Museum and more. Exposition Park may seem like just another collection of metropolitan museums, but it's actually an epicenter of history and culture. During this 1.5 hour walking tour we will explore themes of nature, science, history, and astronomy as the guide takes you on a journey through space and time. Fun for the whole family or avid museumgoer! Come join us and elevate your museum experience to gain deeper insights of this beautiful and often overlooked part of LA with our knowledgeable and friendly tour guides.

Step into the captivating realm of illusions, where reality is never exactly as it appears. Museum of Illusions is a one-of-a-kind, visual, sensory, and educational experience designed to engage your sense of wonder and challenge perceptions through the science behind optical illusions. We offer over 50 immersive, hands-on exhibits to explore. Our illusion rooms, installations and holograms let you defy gravity, grow and shrink your body, walk into a life-size kaleidoscope, and play tricks on your senses at every turn. It’s a mind-bending journey that deceives the senses and reveals how the brain interprets reality.