Demonstration Essentials
- Ages:
- This demonstration is suitable for Grades 4-8, Grades 9-12, Adults.
- Location:
- Balcony, Wright Flyer
Museum Map
Schedule
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
(Times are through Dec. 14)
11 am, 11:30 am
For up-to-date information, please see the schedule at the Information Desk on Main Level 2. Please note that the schedule is subject to change.
See how chemistry plays a part in our lives through fire, explosions
and flashes of color that together will help us answer everyday questions
like “Why is static electricity a concern at a gas station?” and “How do
fireworks get their colors?”
This show is presented on Balconly Level 3 near the Red Stairs
Multiple shows are presented during each time slot
- Museum Hours
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- Monday – Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Open every day except Christmas Day
- Museum Location
- Getting Here
New Online Activities
- Online Activity
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See the Colors in Leaves
Use chromatography to separate the pigments in leaves and see what they're made of.
- Online Activity
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Fly a Hot-Air Balloon
See what happens when air is heated as you build and fly a huge hot-air balloon.
- Online Activity
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Build an Electric Motor
Magnets and electricity work together to make an electric motor.