Winter Family Science Workshops at Flandrau Planetarium

Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium is hosting a variety of Winter Family Science Workshops this season! These workshops make learning fun for the whole family. 

Each workshop includes:

• Hosted educational activities (1.5 hours)
• Admission to science exhibits (until 5 p.m. on the day of your workshop)
• Planetarium show passes for your group (may be used same-day or for future visit)

See more information on available workshops below. Tickets are available for purchase on the planetarium's website.

Patterns in Nature | Dec. 28, 2023

Have you ever wondered why honeybees are black and yellow or why jackrabbits are brown? In the animal world, colors and patterns are important adaptations for survival. In this workshop, you will learn about these adaptations, use your imagination to design an animal adapted for a specific environment and create a "nature notebook" to record your observations (starting in our science exhibits)! 

Egg Drop Challenge | Dec. 29, 2023

Is your family up for an "egg-cellent" challenge? In this workshop, you will work together as a family to explore the egg drop engineering process, then put your skills to the test as you design and build a structure to protect an egg from a two-story fall!

Incredible Insects | Jan. 3, 2024

Did you know that insects are the most common animal species on our planet? Join us to explore the amazing world of insects. You will learn about insect characteristics, their adaptations and even handle live insects!

Field Trip to the Moon | Jan. 4, 2024

Join us to learn about our closest celestial neighbor, the Moon! This workshop will explore the moon's characteristics, such as its craters and how it changes in appearance throughout the month. You will make a moon crater, model the phases of the moon and design a "moon journal" to record your observations of the moon over the next month.