Stories of Science: Color and Light
Join us in our museum THIS SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights the many surprising and spellbinding stories from the history of science.
As the summer winds down, daylight slowly retreats and the colors around us vary. To appreciate this change, we will be taking a peek at science topics related to color and light all August long.
Saturday’s fun, interactive activities are designed for science lovers of all ages. Take a close look at interesting items from our handling collection. This week at our handling collection table visitors will learn about the history of minerals and how humans have studied and categorized them—color included—for thousands of years.
Stop by our Object Explorer touch table to learn about the science behind everyday items like refrigerators and LED light bulbs. Explore our collection with one of our many fun scavenger hunts. And chat with our experienced Gallery Guides to find out more about the people responsible for the science embedded in our daily lives.
During your visit, you can also check out our themed “drop-in” tours at 11:30am and 2pm.
Stories of Science takes place weekly on Saturdays. Admission is free and reservations are not required.
Featured image: Plate III: Quartz, part of The Mineral Kingdom, 1859.
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