SNOW WEEK 2017

December 26–January 1

Come for the snow and stay for the science

We're going EXTREME this year and blanketing Heritage & Science Park hill with over 75 tons of snow. No matter your age, you’re invited to play in the snow, and participate in interactive science demonstrations by the Center’s Blue Crew.

Special Days

Frozen & Scientific Fun | Tuesday, Dec. 26

Snow Week 2017 kicks off with a special showing of Walt Disney's Frozen at 9 a.m. Included with general admission.

Date: 
Tuesday, December 26, 2017 - 12:00am to Monday, January 1, 2018 - 11:30pm
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November 18, 2017–May 28, 2018

 

On August 24, 79 A.D., the Roman city of Pompeii was frozen in time by the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius, burying everything in its path for more than 1700 years. The same ash and debris from Vesuvius’ unpredicted eruption that destroyed the city also remarkably preserved it.  

Date: 
Thursday, December 14, 2017 - 12:00am to Monday, May 28, 2018 - 11:30pm
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Recent reports out of Roatan, a tiny island off the coast of Honduras in the Caribbean, its scenic coastline has been inundated with plastic trash—everything from bags and bottles to plastic utensils. Read more

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www.ideamuseum.org/camps.html

Date: 
Tuesday, December 26, 2017 - 9:00am to Wednesday, December 27, 2017 - 11:30am
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The Art of Healthy Living. Visit the web site for more details.

www.ideamuseum.org/family-day.html

Date: 
Saturday, December 9, 2017 - 9:00am to Sunday, December 10, 2017 - 3:30pm
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What do you call a word that spells another word backwards? Read more

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Mount Agung’s 5.6-mile high eruption of ash Nov. 26 has fouled this island paradise, which relies heavily on tourism. Read more

Recycling is our contribution to keeping our planet clean and healthy. But do you know what should or should not be in the recycling bin?Read more

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