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Tuesday through Saturday:
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

 

Thursday: 5 - 8 p.m.
Free Family Nights are offered every Thursday!

 

Sunday: noon - 6 p.m.

 

 

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$8: Adults and children 1+
$7: Seniors (65+)
Free: Children under 1 and Museum Members

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MindFest WonderWeek

Thursday, Aug 6 2009 10:00 AM to Wednesday, Aug 12 2009 6:00 PM CDT

Event Description

Let out your inner smarty pants during MindFest™ and challenge yourself to fuse technology, art and science through fun, engineering activities.

Put your mind to the test!ON-GOING ACTIVITIES:
  • MindFest™: Daily Special. Build a toy with moving parts from only cardboard. See what’s inside old electronics and use the parts to create something new.  Use lights and cameras in a new way to create one of a kind works of art. Let your inner geek run wild!
  • Spirograph Designs:  Make your own spirograph design with a bicycle chain and gears. 
  • MindFest™ at Science Station: Get inspired and make something beautiful out of a science-driven experiment. 
  • Animal Talents: Come learn how different animals survive in the wild and compare the size of their skulls.
SPECIAL EVENTS:
  • DRUM Percussion Ensemble: Spotlight Performance. Enjoy the ancient sounds of traditional African percussion.
    Thursday, August 6: 6:30 p.m.
      Saturday, August 8: 2 p.m.
      Sunday, August 9: 2 p.m.
  • Cardboard Automata: Design your own hand-cranked device and animate a play scene.
    Thursday, August 6: 6-7:45 p.m.
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MindFest WonderWeek

Thursday, Aug 6 2009 10:00 AM to Wednesday, Aug 12 2009 6:00 PM CDT

MindFest WonderWeek

Thursday, Aug 6 2009 10:00 AM to Wednesday, Aug 12 2009 6:00 PM CDT

 


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