Ongoing Exhibits
Outdoor Science Park
— Forces That Shape the Bay
Daily Exhibits
Forces that Shape the Bay tours daily
BayLab: Facilitated games and demonstrations, daily
nanoZone live demonstrations daily
Planetarium Shows Saturdays and Sundays
Special Events
May
Science on a Sphere (SOS)® Preview
It's like sitting on the space shuttle looking back at Earth or another planet. Science on a Sphere is an animated globe six feet across that displays moving images from satellites and other sources of geophysical and astronomical data. Observers can see hurricanes form, tsunamis sweep across the oceans, and city lights glow around the planet. Science on a Sphere (SOS)® was Developed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
May 17
11:00 a.m.–12 noon
The View from Space: explore the solar system without leaving Earth.
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Short films, plus a chance to "drive" SOS from the visitor kiosk.
June 18
Extreme Engineering
12:00 noon–2:00 p.m.
Take everything we've got and build a huge city. Build it high, wide, over-the-top. Everyone contributes to create this metropolis.
June 25
SUMMER!
12:00 noon–2:00 p.m.
Explore the reason for the season as we recreate the solstice on our new, dramatic exhibit Science on a Sphere (SOS). Add in outdoor activities like Sunprints, solar racing, and making sundials. (Weather permitting for some activities.)
July 2
Engineer This!
12:00 noon–2:00 p.m.
Create new uses for these everyday items. Artists from East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse will lead the way.
July 9
Nature's Engineers
with Wild Life Associates
12:30 and 2:00 p.m.
Animals are born engineers. Find out how several creatures make their homes.
July 16
Ice Cream Day
12:00 noon–2:00 p.m.
Make it. Eat it. Bring you own cup and spoon and receive free sprinkles.
July 23
Water Race
12:00 noon–2:00 p.m.
Get into our regatta. Make a boat and race it in our outdoor science park Forces That Shape the Bay. Learn about what floats and why and get techniques to make the fastest boat out there.
July 30
Ancient Engineers
12:00 noon–2:00 p.m.
Build your own pyramid. How did the Egyptians do it? Explore how ancient cultures engineered structures that are still standing today.
August 6
Sand Engineer
12:00 noon–2:00 p.m.
Try your hand at sand. Kirk Rademaker, master sand castle builder, will help you engineer your sand sculpture. Explore what makes a beach and who lives there. Take a look at the sand castle Kirk did for LHS in his gallery.
A castle in Turkey by Kirk Rademaker
August 13
Circus!
12:00 noon–2:00 p.m.
Get a taste of trapeze with the children's performance troupe Trapeze Arts. You'll get to try walking on a tightrope and stilts, as well as learning to juggle.
August 20
Extreme Engineering
12:00 noon–2:00 p.m.
Take everything we've got and build a huge city. Build it high, wide, over-the-top. Everyone contributes to create this metropolis.