Enjoy a month of lab workshops included in Museum Admission! 

April:

Weekday Labs (Monday–Friday)

• Doctor for a Day | Weekdays April 1 – April 11 | Open 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!
• From Molecules to Medicines | Weekdays April 1 – 11 | 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.
• Engaging with the Environment | Weekdays April 1 – 11 | 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.
• Science of Salt | Weekdays April 21 – June 13 | 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  Explore More Me on Level 2
  Stop by the lab to see some stunning salt-based chemical reactions!
• Test That Tech | Weekdays April 21 – June 13 | 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  Explore More Me on Level 2
  Technology plays a huge role in helping scientists examine and understand the world! Utilize biomedical tools to observe cells, track your heartbeat, and measure joint movement.

Weekend Labs (Saturday & Sunday)

• Just Like Jane | Weekends April 5 – 13 | Open 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!
• From Molecules to Medicines | Weekends April 5 – 13 & April 26 – 27| 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.
• Franklin’s DNA Extraction | Weekends April 5 – 13 | 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.
• Bits and Bots | Weekends March 15 – April 27 | 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  KidScience on Level 1
  Discover the parts and purposes of computing devices and try your hand at coding simple sequences.
• Sustainability and Nature | Weekends April 21 – May 23 | 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  Thinker Space on Level 3
  Join us in Thinker Space for activities that remind us why we should protect and respect our planet! Learn how you can make a difference, create upcycled art, and work through real-world challenges with a creative twist!
• Maritime Medicine | Weekends April 26 – June 15 | Open to 12:00 p.m.
  Explore More Me on Level 2
  From the challenges that arise from medical emergencies at sea to the unique medical challenges presented by water, this experience explores where medicine and ocean meet.
• Chemical Clock | Weekends April 26 – June 15 | 2:00 p.m. to Close
  Explore More Me on Level 2
  Conduct the classic “iodine clock” experiment to explore the relationship between chemical concentration and reaction rate.

Special Features

• Member Storytime: Lights Out | April 12 | 10:00 a.m.
  Quiz Show on Level 1
  Join us for an interactive storytime about the importance of a truly dark night sky.
• Inspired Plastics with Hadia Ghandour | April 19 | 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.
• From Earth to Art and Back Again | April 19 | 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  Living Planet Lab on Level 1
  Join artists from Clayworks to explore the science and cycle of clay and the role it can play in sustainable living.
• Rocks to Riches | April 19 | 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  KidScience on Level 1
  Explore the properties and uses of rocks, sort and identify minerals, and pan for (pretend) glittering gold.
• Mindful Making | April 21 | Open to Close
  Thinker Space on Level 3
  Learn how creativity can strengthen your brain’s problem solving skills, reduce stress and anxiety, and help regulate emotions, memory, and your ability to generate new ideas!

Ongoing Labs

• Science Stories | Daily | 10:00 a.m. to 10:20 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. to 2:20 p.m.
  Quiz Show on Level 1
  Join us for an interactive storytime featuring both new and classic children’s books that illuminate scientific phenomena.
• Tiny Tinkering | Daily | 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  KidScience on Level 1
  Our youngest guests are invited to tinker, make, and play with loose parts, tools, and unexpected materials.
• Our Home Planet | February 22 – April 12 | Open to Close
  Living Planet Lab on Level 1
  All the resources on Earth are the same ones we’ve had since the very beginning, cycling for billions of years. Come in and discover how life, including us, fits into the natural functions of our home planet.
• Thumbprint Chimpanzees | April 3 –  April 6 | 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  KidScience on Level 1
  Decorate a birthday card for Dr. Jane Goodall with thumbprint chimpanzees and biodegradable confetti.
• Fact or Fiction: HIV | April 1 – 13 | 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 Psuedo (Debunking Phrenology) | April 1 – 13 | 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.
• Spotlight Challenge: Tree of Life | April 1 – 13 | 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 | April 1, 2, 7 – 13 | 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.
• Engineering Kinetic Creations | April 14 – April 18 | Open to Close
  Thinker Space on Level 3
  Spring into design with creative engineering challenges that will inspire you to build structures that move!
• Physics Fun | April 14 – April 18 | Open to Close
  Tech Innovation Lab on Level 2
  Come into the lab to interact with various simple physics machines and add to our very own Rube Goldberg Machine!
• Motion Commotion | April 14 – April 18 | 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  KidScience on Level 1
  Experiment with the power of forces: pushes, pulls, and gravity!
• Allergies and Assays | April 14 – April 19 | Open to Close
  Explore More Me on Level 2
  For a special spring break experience, conduct a series of chemical reactions to identify patients’ allergies using the ELISA method.
• Growing Up Green | February 1 – April 30 | 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.
• Systematic Sounds | April 21 – End of June | Open to 11:30 p.m.
  Tech Innovation Lab on Level 2
  Discover how technology can help us visualize sound as it moves through all types of matter!
• Investigating the Physical World | April 1-13 & April 21 -June 20 | 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  Tech Innovation Lab on Level 2
  Stop by to investigate the physical and computer concepts through minds-on demonstrations!
• Watt Wonders | April 21 – End of June | 1:30 p.m. to Close
  Tech Innovation Lab on Level 2
  Join the adventure into the world of energy—where it comes from, how we use it, and where it’s headed next!
• Underwater Weather | April 21 – End of June | Open to Close
  Living Planet Lab on Level 1
  The ocean is the largest habitat on Earth! It’s so big, it has its own weather. Come in and hear about the forecast below the waves.