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.

How Animals Walk
Life Science
Enjoyed by preschool-2nd grade
Learn how a variety of animals walk.

Kitchen Chemistry
Chemistry
Enjoyed by 5th grade and up
Did you know that cooking is chemistry in action? Come explore the science of spaghetti with us!

Planet Earth Decision Theatre - only available at 10 a.m.
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.

Shrinking Robots
Current Science
Enjoyed by 7th grade and up
Learn what makes a robot a robot, then step down in size and find out how small robots can be.

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.

Treating Tumors with Gold
Life Science, Current Science
Enjoyed by 7th grade and up
Hear about two scientists who have been working with gold nanoshells to develop a unique way to treat tumors.

Would You Buy That?
Current Science
Enjoyed by 5th grade and up
Do some science shopping! Weigh your options with consumer products and technology of the past, present and future. Exercise your 'buying power' in this fun and interactive show!

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

Don't Call Me Monkey
Life Science
Enjoyed by preschool-2nd grade
Take a whirlwind tour through the rainforests of Central Africa and Southeast Asia to meet the great apes. Children wiggle and swing with the puppets as they learn exactly what makes an ape an ape.

Endangered Insects Got Talent
Life Science
Enjoyed by 2nd grade and up
Join us on a quest to find the most talented endangered insect.

Goldie's Bears
Life Science
Enjoyed by preschool-2nd grade
Goldie needs help looking for all the different kinds of bears in the world—all 8 major species.

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!

Innovation Station
Current Science, Engineering
Enjoyed by 2nd grade and up
Help our actors discover who is the Voice of INNOVATION and hear exciting engineering stories along the way.

Suitcase Science
Earth Science, History of Science, Chemistry, Life Science, Current Science
Enjoyed by 5th grade and up
Science is everywhere! You can find it in the things you use everyday. Meet the Object Whisperer and explore the science of stuff.

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.