Upcoming Events

You’re invited to grab your family and friends and join us as Smithsonian scientists highlight information found in the Smithsonian’s book, Extinctopedia: Discover what we have lost, what is at risk, and how we can preserve the diversity of ou

Recomended age: Grades 4+

Join us to make colorful Italian Fruit Tarts with Food Explorers! Ages 5+.

Registration will open on 6/1/2025

Ages 7+. Registration Required. Can you smash your way to success? Explore forces and motion by crashing cars! Explore how forces can change with weight and see if you can master the crash lab challenges!

Shortly after NASA was established in 1958, the agency began a broad-based effort to look for life on other worlds and/or places that would support life, now or in the past.

Recommended ages 8 - 18. Registration Required. Registration opens 6/1.

Preserve the taste of the season all year round! Get ready to say goodbye to wasted produce and hello to a pantry full of delicious, homemade preserves!

Ages 7+ Join us to explore the features of the Earth’s different spheres and how they interact. Build a model with examples from each sphere, then create a volcanic event in that model! Last, observe how the event affects the other spheres.

Recommended ages 3-10 years old. Registration opens 7/1. Please include all family members attending in registration count.

Learn the ins and outs of angling with Michael, a Connecticut fishing guide! You'll discuss everything you need to know to get started in the sport, like where to find fish, which gear to buy, licensing, and much more.