Saturday Science at Discovery is a monthly series that features interactive exploration stations centered around a particular topic. Families and learners of all ages are invited to explore hands-on science fun during this free drop-in event, which generally is held from 10 a.m. until noon on the first Saturday of each month in the Town Center of the Discovery Building.

Saturday
10:00 am
June 3
Town Center

Saturday Science: Journey of the Senses

This event is free and open to the public. It features interactive exploration stations for kids and families.


Discover the science behind your senses during this free event held on the first Saturday of every month! Explore touch, taste, smell, hearing and sight; learn how your body provides information about the world; make musical instruments; test your taste buds; experience augmented reality; use your sense of smell to find your way and more.

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Saturday
10:00 am
July 1
Town Center

Saturday Science: More Than Fireworks

More Than Fireworks: Science from 1776 to Today is free and open to the public. It features interactive exploration stations for kids and families.


Explore changes in science and technology during this free event held on the first Saturday of every month! Race to communicate by pony, Morse code, walkie-talkie and the internet; discover energy sources from the last 200+ years; use scientific tools from the past and today; learn about medical breakthroughs; explore light bulbs from Edison to LEDs; and more.

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Saturday
10:00 am
August 5
Town Center

Saturday Science: Solar Eclipse Edition

This event is free and open to the public. It features interactive exploration stations for kids and families.

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Saturday Science at Discovery is supported by the Morgridge Institute for Research, UW–Madison and WARF and sponsored by Neckerman Insurance and Chubb.

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