Labs
Innovate. Invent. Inquire.
Perform your own experiments and create your own inventions! Labs at Discovery Place Science are one-of-a-kind environments where you can investigate real-world issues facilitated by Discovery Place Science educators.
Enjoy a month of lab workshops included in Museum Admission!
February:
- Tiny Tinkering | Daily from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
KidScience on Level 1
Our youngest guests are invited to tinker, make, and play with loose parts, tools, and unexpected materials. - Science Stories | Daily from 10:00 a.m. to 10:20 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 2:20 p.m.
Discovery Theater on Level 1
Join us for an interactive storytime featuring both new and classic children’s books that illuminate scientific phenomena. - Growing Up Green | February 1 – April 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
KidScience on Level 1
Learn about how we depend on our environment and how the smallest of actions can help our shared home. - Spotlight Challenge: Tree of Life | February 1 – April 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Think It Up on Level 3
Jane Goodall once said, “the difference between humans and animals is not one of kind, it’s one of degree, and we are more like them than we are different.” What are some similarities you share with your favorite animal? Showcase those similarities creatively using recycled materials. - Wild Innovations | February 1 – April 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thinker Space on Level 3
We’re getting Wildly Innovative in Thinker Space! Engineer a structure to help humans coexist with wildlife, develop a creative Call to Action for a cause you are passionate about, or get LOUD and design a musical instrument to mimic the sounds of the rainforest. - Doctor for a Day | Weekdays in February from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Explore More Me on Level 2
Our classic experience with a Jane-themed spin! If you were at a remote research camp, could you handle all the medical emergencies that might arise when you are hundreds of miles from the nearest hospital? Come practice your first aid skills! - Engaging with the Environment | Weekdays in February from 2:00 p.m. to close
Explore More Me on Level 2
Explore the human connection to the environment by learning about the science of sunshine, analyzing the amazing animals who help us survive, and conducting some green chemistry. - From Molecules to Medicines | Weekdays in February from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Explore More Me on Level 2
Explore the world of biomedical science from the microscopic to macroscopic level. - Just Like Jane | Weekends in February from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Explore More Me on Level 2
Just like Jane Goodall’s research challenged commonly accepted beliefs of the time, this lab experience highlights how far we’ve come with our scientific knowledge of the human body and encourages guests to imagine how far we can go! - Franklin’s DNA Extraction | Weekends in February from 2:00 p.m. to close
Explore More Me on Level 2
Extract real DNA from a strawberry while learning about one of the groundbreaking scientists who assisted in capturing the first images of DNA, Rosalind Franklin. - Future Engineers | Weekends in February from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
KidScience on Level 1
Complete challenges inspired by different types of engineering and explore what type of engineer you might like to be! - Make it with Simple Machines | Weekends in February from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Thinker Space on Level 3
Join us in Thinker Space while we explore the intersection of Physics and Design! Learn all about the physics behind simple machines and use a variety of tools and materials to build a Rube Goldberg device. - Our Future Waterways: River Restoration with Catawba Riverkeeper | February 1 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 pm
World Alive on Level 1
Join the team from Catawba Riverkeeper to learn about native plant restoration in our community. - Member Storytime: Mae Among the Stars | February 8 at 10:00 a.m.
Discovery Theater on Level 1
Join us for an interactive storytime all about Dr. Mae Jemison, the first Black woman in space. - Infinite Turtles: First Tech Challenge Team | February 9 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Front Entrance on Level 1
Come meet the high school student-led three time NC Robotics Champion Team, Infinite Turtles as they show off their title winning Robots and share their love for everything STEM! - From the Field: Dr. Lydia Light’s Gibbon Research | February 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Explore More Me on Level 2
Meet Dr. Lydia Light, an expert in gibbon research. Discover the fascinating behaviors, biology, and conservation efforts surrounding these remarkable primates. - Discover Engineering Day with UNC Charlotte | February 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Whole Museum
To highlight engineering, UNC Charlotte faculty and students will lead interactive, drop-in workshops and presentations at Discovery Place Science. - Inspired Plastics with Hadia Ghandour | February 22 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thinker Space on Level 3
Discuss sustainability and conservation topics while creating art from recycled plastics with guest expert and TEDx Speaker Hadia Ghandour. - Fact or Fiction: HIV | February Drop-In Mini-Sessions
Explore More Me on Level 2
Separate fact from fiction to add some clarity to this commonly misunderstood infection. - Science over Pseudo (Debunking Phrenology) | February Drop-In Mini-Sessions
Explore More Me on Level 2
Learn about how phrenology became a widely accepted pseudoscience and the heroes who used real science to fight against systemic medical racism.