National Engineers Day

Join us as we throw a spotlight on the brilliant minds behind the scenes – the visionaries, innovators, and creators who design, test, and build the very fabric of our existence.

Event Date
Saturday, February 28, 2026
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Event Time
9:00 am
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5:00 pm
*The Museum opens at noon on Sundays.
Ages
All Ages
Admission
General Admission
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About the Event

NATIONAL ENGINEERS DAY SPONSORED BY CHEVRON

Get ready to embark on a discovery that will ignite your curiosity, challenge your intellect, and leave you with a newfound appreciation for the world around you. Engineering isn't just a profession; it's a gateway to endless possibilities and a chance to shape the future with your innovative ideas.

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Ameritex: Design and construct your own race cars from cardboard boxes!

When: At the top of every hour from 10 am to 1 pm in Brown Auditorium

Construction Engineering Challenges

• Sail Cars: Design and race your own wind-powered vehicles.
• Straw Rockets: Launch into fun as you explore the principles of flight and engineering with paper rockets.

When: From 9 am to 2 pm in Kids' Hall

Orange Show Center for Visionary Art: Design Your Own Art Bike: Interested in learning more about how to build an art bike? Drop in to create some amazing art to take home to transform your bike and your gear!

When: TBD in Design Studio

ON-GOING ACTIVITIES

Chevron Maker Lab – Light Doodles: Create glowing works of art using flashlights and LED pens as you explore the science of light!

When: All Day in Chevron Maker Lab

Roller Coaster Art: Be your own engineer by designing a unique roller coaster that doubles as art!

When: All Day at the Kids' Hall Activity Tables

Motor Cars: Build your own battery-powered car and race against other makers!

When: All Day in Chevron Maker Annex
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Event Date
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Event Date
Sat
Feb
28
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Sat
Feb
28
2026
Event Time
9:00 am
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5:00 pm
9:00 am
5:00 pm
Ages
All Ages
Admission
General Admission
Location

Disability Accessibility
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Thank You to Our Event Partner
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