Events

Investigate the parts of a human cell, cell processes, and genetics using innovative DNA activities developed by the National Human Genome Research Institute. Leave with a piece of jewelry that contains your own DNA as you see, build, and extract the building blocks that make you unique! $16 member child/$20 nonmember child Curriculum is geared […]

We are closing early at 3 pm for setup of Festival of Trees. We will open again to the public at 1 pm on Sunday, December 2 with normal business hours.

Please join us Saturday, December 1, 2018 for the 31st annual Festival of Trees for a night filled with wine and premium Mother’s beer, a seated dinner, being filled with the true holiday spirit, and dazzling performances from the internationally acclaimed acapella group Missouri State Beartones and McKinney Music’s classical holiday duets on flute and […]

We are closing at 4 pm on Monday, December 17 for our holiday staff and board party. We'll resume normal hours on Tuesday, December 18 at 9 am.

Come one, come all to the Frosty Fairytale Festival as we learn the science of ice and snow! Join us for a special meet and greet with friends from the Springfield Ballet Nutcracker. Fairytale costumes are encouraged but not required. Science Sprout Days are dedicated to early learners (ages 6 and under) where you and […]

Build and take home an adorable infrared sensor detecting, obstacle exploring robot that uses artificial intelligence to survey the environment. It loyally follows any object that approaches it, and won’t stop until switched back into explore mode. Kiko develops emotions and gestures as you create challenges for it to navigate. 9:00-11:00 am or 12:30-2:30 pm […]

We are closing early at 4 pm on Monday, December 17 for a staff holiday party. We will resume normal hours on Tuesday, December 18 at 9 am.

Learn the science of time travel with hands-on experiments at the British invasion of Noon Year’s Eve, sponsored by the Diaper Bank of the Ozarks! Count down to the new year across the globe starting at 10 am with a balloon drop at noon and 6 pm. First 500 kids get a free gift bag. […]