Performance Descriptions

Show times and locations vary from day to day, so check at the box office when you arrive for a complete schedule. If you are planning a Field Trip you can inquire when calling to book your trip.

Cryogenics - The Big Chill
Our special guest today: Liquid Nitrogen! Join us in this demonstration of its chilling feats and freezing cold temperatures.

Don't Call Me Monkey - written and directed by Patricia Choate
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 - written by Levi Weinhagen; directed by Craig Johnson
Join us on a quest to find the most talented endangered insect.

Fermentation Demonstration
Investigate the chemistry and history of BEER.

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

Goldie's Bears
Goldie needs help looking for all the different kinds of bears in the world - all 8 major species.

How Animals Walk - written by Eddie Goldstein
Learn how a variety of animals walk.

I'm No Einstein!
At every show you'll have the opportunity to meet a different scientist from the past... but no Einstein!

Innovation Station
Help our actors discover who is the Voice of INNOVATION and hear exciting engineering stories along the way.

Kitchen Chemistry - written by Leigha Horton
Did you know that cooking is chemistry in action? Come explore the science of spaghetti with us!

Planet Earth Decision Theatre
Did you know humans are now the dominant force of change on the planet? Cast your vote about the future health of our planet in this interactive presentation located in the Planet Earth Decision Theatre on Level 3.

Suitcase Science - directed by Randy Reyes
Science is everywhere! You can find it in the objects you use everyday. We invite you to open a suitcase and explore the science of objects.

Shrinking Robots - written by Rae Ostman
Learn what makes a robot a robot, then step down in size and find out how small robots can be.

Sound All Around
Join us for this noisy demonstration and explore the sound all around you.

Storms on Stage - Auditorium, Level 3
Electrify your visit! Experience the making of clouds, thunder, lightning, a tornado, and an electrical storm!

The Fuss About Fracking - written by the Museum of Science, Boston
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.

The Way the Ball Bounces - written by Holly W. Kerby of Fusion Science Theatre
Participate in the scientific process! In this comedic performance, we will ask a question, hypothesize, experiment, model, and demonstrate our results.

Treating Tumors with Gold - written by Lisa Regalla
Hear about two scientists who have been working with nano goldshells to develop a unique way to treat tumors.

Would You Buy That?
Do some science shopping! Weigh your options with consumer products of the past, present and future. Exercise your 'buying power' in this fun and interactive show!