Montshire Museum of Science

Special Events

Machine Madness

November 12, 2011

Inventors of all ages are invited to bring their home-built contraption to the Montshire. The machines will be linked together for one incredible chain reaction! Open to people of all ages and mechanical abilities. Click here for details and building guidelines.

 

Earth and Space Day

January 28, 2012

Celebrate science, the wonders of the Earth, and our place in the universe. Museum education staff and special guests will provide a full day of activities for learners of all ages covering topics from what’s up in tonight’s sky, to activities exploring the large scale process that drive our planet’s systems. This program is part of The Dynamic Earth, a Montshire project supported with funding from NASA.

Igloo Build

February 25, 2012 

 

Egg Drop Challenge

April 14, 2012

Will a raw egg survive the harrowing 18-foot plunge over the second story balcony? Design a container at home or at the Museum from noon to 2 p.m. that will protect the egg from breaking. Beginning at 2 p.m., it's "eggs away" as you launch your egg and container over the balcony.

Ephemeral Zoo

May 5, 2012

It's that time of year when the wildflowers bloom, song birds sing, and amphibians migrate! Here's your chance to get close to some the creatures from our local marshes and ponds including spotted salamanders, wood frogs, and spring peepers. Participate in special indoor and outdoor activities and hands-on explorations throughout the day.