Live Presentations

Science Live Theatre, Demonstrations and Presentations! Included with admission. 20-minute shows are the perfect complement to your curriculum.

Teachers may request any show that matches the given times. Reservations must be received four weeks in advance. All shows, unless otherwise noted, are on the Atrium Stage on level 3.

Demonstrations & Presentations - 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Cryogenics
Earth Science, Physical Science
Enjoyed by all ages
Meet our special guest: Liquid Nitrogen! Join us in this demonstration of its chilling feats and freezing cold temperatures.

Fire Triangle!
Chemistry
Enjoyed by all ages
Join us for a combustion demonstration and witness the impact fire has on the three basic forms of matter.

Planet Earth Decision Theatre
Earth Science
Enjoyed by 5th grade and up
Did you know humans are now the dominant force of change on the planet? Join us in the Future Earth exhibit and cast your vote about the future health of our planet in this interactive presentation.

Sound All Around
Physical Science
Enjoyed by preschool-2nd grade
Join us for this noisy demonstration and explore the sound all around you.

The Fuss About Fracking
Current Science
Enjoyed by 5th grade and up
There are a lot of headlines, protests and arguments about regulating natural gas drilling. Especially drilling that involves the fracking of deep layers of shale rock. So why are people so angry? Join us to examine the facts about fracking.

Theatre & Puppet Shows - 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

I'm No Einstein
History of Science
Enjoyed by 5th grade and up
At every show you'll have the opportunity to meet a different scientist from the past... but no Einstein!

The Way the Ball Bounces
Physical Science
Enjoyed by 2nd grade and up
Participate in the scientific process! In this comedic performance, we will ask a question, hypothesize, experiment, model, and demonstrate our results.