Science Live
Science comes to life in unique and entertaining ways through this series of ever-changing shows.
Schedule subject to change
Science Live programs are a magical combination of dramatic theater, science demonstrations, and interactive entertainment.
Stellar Tours: A Star is Born
Wednesday-Friday
10 a.m.
Saturday-Sunday
11 a.m.
Through this immersive big-screen experience, catch a rare glimpse of some of the farthest reaches of the universe. Entry is ticketed. Omnitheater
Pop-up Performances
Tuesday-Friday
10:30 a.m., 1, 1:30 and 2 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday
11 a.m., 2, 2:30 and 3 p.m.
Every show is a surprise! Currently on rotation: Ballgame Physics, Destination Outer Space, Free Fall, How Animals Walk, Splish and Splash, The Mummy’s Hands, Mettie the Monarch, and The Way the Ball Bounces. Level 3 Atrium
Auditorium Show
Tuesday-Friday
11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday
12 and 1:30 p.m.
Enjoy one of two jaw dropping shows in the auditorium, Level 3.
The Hot and Cold Show
From fire to fog, witness the power of extreme temperatures.
Storms on Stage
You’ll witness lightning, thunder and the power of a tornado live on stage!
How to Train Your Dinosaur
Tuesday-Friday
11:30 a.m.
Saturday-Sunday
12:30 p.m.
Meet the museum’s resident T. rex in this fan-favorite show. Level 3 Atrium
Friday Night Fun: Science Spectacle!
Fridays
5:15 and 6:15 p.m.
Enjoy live science performances, featuring fire demonstrations, ultra-cold liquid nitrogen, and rockets on our atrium stage. Level 3 Atrium
Kitchen Chemistry
Saturdays and Sundays
11:30 a.m.
We’ve cooked up something that’s absolutely exploding with flavor and fun! Check it out while it’s hot, all while grabbing some fresh foods from The Kitchen. Level 6