Game On WonderWeek

An all-new WonderWeek inspired by retro gaming!

Event Date
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Event Date
Tue
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May
30
Sun
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Jun
11
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2023
Event Time
10:00 am
6:00 pm
10:00 am
6:00 pm
*The Museum opens at noon on Sundays.
Ages
All Ages
Admission
General Admission
Location

All Around the Museum

Accessibility
See Accessibility
About the Event

GAME ON WONDERWEEK

This WonderWeek is all about video games. Did you know that the first video games were created in the 1950s. Computer scientists created simple electronic games to test early computer’s capabilities. Simple games like Tic-Tac-Toe were played on these computers. Over five million different video games have been published since the 1970s. Once considered just a hobby, gaming has evolved into a cultural phenomenon.  
 
During this WonderWeek we have several fun crafts and activities inspired by retro gaming. Game on!

ON-GOING ACTIVITIES

Design a Game

Design your own video game using art supplies!

Location: Art Academy

Field Guide to Native Insects

Build an insect guide you can fold, color, and take on your next nature hunt!

Location: EcoStation

8-Bit Shades

Design your own retro wearable sunglasses as we celebrate the start of summer!

Location: Junktion

Paper Arcade Game

Be the first to chomp all of the dots in this simple game in the style of Pac-Man!

Location: Junktion

Playing with Pixels

Create your own pixelated work of art using card stock and paper squares!

Location: Junktion

Shrinky Dink Mario

Create a Mario, Luigi, Peach, or Yoshi that shrinks!!

Location: Science Station

UV Bracelets

What is ultraviolet light?! In this activity you will learn about UV light in respect to visible light and other radiation. Create your own UV bracelet to take home!

Location: Science Station

Yeast Activation: Sugar Fermentation

Learn about the ways in which yeast comes to life as it breaks down sugar through the process of fermentation.

Location: Power Science Lab

Pupil Response Chart

Learn about how the nervous system works together with eye muscles to dilate and constrict the pupils based on the amount of available light.

Location: Power Science Lab

Playground Architects!

Create your own playground equipment out of popsicle sticks! Engineer working miniature swings, slides, merry-go-rounds, see-saws, monkey-bars, and more!

Location: Inventor's Workshop

Glowing Up!

Build your own light wand, and then use it to make an amazing light-doodle work of art!

Location: Maker Annex

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Event Date
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Event Date
Tue
May
30
-  
Sun
Jun
11
2023
Event Time
10:00 am
-
6:00 pm
10:00 am
6:00 pm
Ages
All Ages
Admission
General Admission
Location

All Around the Museum

Disability Accessibility
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