Stories of Science:
Wondrous Wool

Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights the many surprising and spellbinding stories from the history of science.

For the month of January, we are getting cozy with our chemistry by unraveling wool’s wondrous history of science!

Stories of Science’s fun, interactive activities are designed for science lovers of all ages. Visit our handling table to take a look at interesting items that you can touch and examine up close. At our handling table this Saturday, we will be taking a closer look at wool, a natural fiber we have been weaving, knitting, dyeing, and wearing for centuries.

Stop by our Object Explorer touch table to learn about the science behind everyday items like 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.

Saturday’s visitors can also check out our themed “drop-in” tour at 11:30am or sign up to explore the Fire and Gold art exhibition from 2pm to 3pm. Drop-in tour and Fire and Gold experiences are recommended for visitors aged 13 years old and up.

Know Before You Go:

• Stories of Science takes place weekly on Saturdays
• Admission is free and reservations are not required

The scavenger hunts we provide have various challenge levels. Our museum guides can recommend which will offer the most fun for your family.

While museum artifacts within the exhibits are not to be touched, younger visitors are encouraged to visit our Kid’s Corner to enjoy a variety of puzzles, building toys, and science themed children’s books.

Featured image: “Now is the Time…to Start Counting Sheep!” Advertisement for Phenothiazine, 1947.