Explore and Experience Science Together
Winter Family Science Workshops at Flandrau feature exciting hands-on activities that provide the opportunity to explore and learn about the wonders of science as a family. With a range of topics spanning the fields of physics, astronomy, and biology we have several experiences for your family to enjoy! Science exhibits and a planetarium show are included with registration.
- Age range: Families with children 6-12 years old. One adult required for every 4 children.
Each workshop includes:
- Hosted interactive family activities (1.5 hours)
- Admission to Science Exhibits (until 5:00 p.m. on the day of your workshop)
- Planetarium show passes for your group (may be used same-day or for future visit)
Workshop Times
- See dates below
- Check-in: 9:45 a.m.
- Workshop: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- Science exhibits open until 5:00 p.m.
Pricing
- General Public: $25 per child
- One free adult is included per child. Additional adults are $15 each.
- Flandrau Members: $15 per child
- One free adult is included per child. Additional adults are $10 each.
Choose Your Workshop
December 28, Thursday - Patterns in Nature
Have you ever wondered why honeybees are black and yellow or why jackrabbits are brown? In the animal world, colors and patterns are important adaptations for survival. In this workshop, you will learn about these adaptations, use your imagination to design an animal adapted for a specific environment, and create a nature notebook to record observations starting in our science exhibits and continuing in the great outdoors after the workshop ends.
Check-in: 9:45AM
Workshop: 10:00AM to 11:30AM
Freetime in exhibits: Until 5:00PM
Planetarium show: At a time of your choosing.
Pricing starts at $25
December 29, Friday - Egg Drop Challenge
Is your family up to an "egg-cellent" challenge? In this workshop, you will work together as a family to explore the engineering process, then put your skills to the test as you design and build a structure to protect an egg from a 2-story drop!
Check-in: 9:45AM
Workshop: 10:00AM to 11:30AM
Freetime in exhibits: Until 5:00PM
Planetarium show: At a time of your choosing.
Pricing starts at $25
January 3, Wednesday - Incredible Insects!
Did you know that insects are the most common animals on our planet? Join us to explore the amazing world of insects. You will learn about insect characteristics, their adaptations, and even handle live insects.
Check-in: 9:45AM
Workshop: 10:00AM to 11:30AM
Freetime in exhibits: Until 5:00PM
Planetarium show: At a time of your choosing.
Pricing starts at $25
January 4, Thursday - Field Trip to the Moon
Join us to learn about our closest celestial neighbor, the Moon! This workshop will explore the moon’s characteristics such as its craters and how it changes in appearance throughout the month. You will make a moon crater, model the phases of the moon, and design a moon journal to record your observations of the moon over the next month.
Please note, this workshop involves OREOs (eating not required).
Check-in: 9:45AM
Workshop: 10:00AM to 11:30AM
Freetime in exhibits: Until 5:00PM
Planetarium show: At a time of your choosing.
Pricing starts at $25