Recent News Releases
Hatching the Past
Dig for dinosaur eggs like a real paleontologist. Touch a real dinosaur leg bone fossil. Examine a model dinosaur nest. Ever wonder what dinosaur families were like? Did little dinosaurs ever meet their parents? Find out what scientists are uncovering in the visiting exhibition Hatching the Past at the Danville Science Center Saturday, Jan. 23-Monday, Sept. 6.
Fall Fest and Make a Difference at the Dan
Join in a Dan River cleanup. Create leaf rubbings. Meet a monarch butterfly expert. Discover how animals adapt to changing weather. Investigate why leaves change color. Fall Fest is at the Danville Science Center Saturday, Oct. 24, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Full News Release
Lights On Afterschool
What to do after school? How about flying stomp rockets or learning to play the violin? You can construct buildings and bridges and then monitor their performance in an earthquake simulator. There’s always volunteering to help others or joining a club. Discover Danville area after school options at Lights on Afterschool at the Danville Science Center, Thursday, Oct. 22, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Full News Release
Butterfly Goodbye
Visit with butterflies for the last time this year in a garden filled with their favorite plants. Collect seeds to plant in spring. Learn how to prepare your garden for winter. Butterfly Goodbye is at Danville Science Center’s Butterfly Station and Garden, Sunday, October 18, 1-4 p.m. Full News Release
Build Earthquake-Proof Structures, Arches and Fast Boats
Create a tall building with large foam blocks. Test it on a walk-on earthquake platform that shakes you and your structure. Assemble a seven-foot tall arch. Here’s a hint — it takes teamwork. Strap on wings and step inside a wind tunnel. Can you figure out flight? Design and test speed boats, sailboats and paddle boats. Dream it up. Build it. Test it. The visiting exhibit Engineer It is at the Danville Science Center Thursday, Oct. 1-Monday, Jan. 4. Full News Release |
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