December, 2014 – ‘Tis the Season for Science

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‘TIS THE SEASON FOR SCIENCE

South Florida Science Center and Aquarium offers up holiday-themed science through New Year’s

Dry ice experiment_Kristina Holt and Adam

(West Palm Beach, Fla.) Snow fall is in the forecast this season, if you take a trip to the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium. The Science Center’s holiday line up is sure to have elves of all ages kicking up their heels. Beginning on Saturday, December 6 and running through the first weekend in January, the Center will offer plenty of winter wonders including snow, atomic ornaments and much, much more!

“We are continually striving to be a busy hub of informal science education opportunities,” said Lew Crampton, Science Center CEO.  “Aside from bringing in blockbuster traveling exhibits, such as our current exhibit Afterlife: Tombs & Treasures of Ancient Egypt, we are constantly wrapping education lessons into themed weekend events.  The holidays offer an excellent opportunity to engage young minds about relevant topics, such as how snow is created. Science is truly all around us, and we are routinely following our mission to ‘open every mind to science.’”

The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, recently named the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches’ nonprofit of the year, features more than 50 hands-on educational exhibits, an 8,000 gallon fresh and salt water aquarium- featuring both local and exotic marine life, a digital planetarium, conservation research station, Florida exhibit hall and an interactive Everglades exhibit.  Afterlife: Tombs & Treasures of Ancient Egypt, the Science Center’s newest traveling exhibit, features more than 200 ancient and authentic artifacts.  All exhibits are on display during Afterlife’s special showing.  In true Science Center style, the highly anticipated blockbuster exhibition has interactive components, making it feel like guests have taken a trip to Egypt to explore ancient artifacts and tombs.

Holiday activities include a daily showing of Let it Snow planetarium show at 3:00 p.m., along with several make-and-take activities, including geometric paper snowflakes, sun catcher snowmen, atomic ornaments, crystal cryogenics and more. Additionally, the Science Center will be hosting “Noon Year’s Eve” on Wednesday, December 31.  “Noon Year’s Eve” is a special opportunity for young Einsteins to partake in a family-focused and festive celebration of New Year’s – without straining to keep their eyes open hours past their bedtime.  Special activities begin at 11 a.m. and include bubbling apple juice, flameless fireworks and firework rings.

During Afterlife’s special showing, admission to the exhibit and the Science Center’s permanent exhibits is $19.95 for adults, $15.95 for children aged 3 to 12, $17.95 for seniors aged 60 and older, and children under 3 are free.  Admission for Science Center members is $8. Planetarium shows and miniature golf are not included in general admission pricing. Guests are also able to select a Science Center-only pass, granting access to the Center’s general offerings for a reduced admission price.

The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is located at 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach and is open Monday – Friday from 9am-5pm, and on Saturday and Sunday from 10am-6pm.  For more information, call 561-832-1988 or visit www.sfsciencecenter.org.  Like the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium on Facebook and follow them on Twitter @SFScienceCenter.

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Let it Snow planetarium show – runs daily at 3:00 p.m. Weekends and December 22 – January 2, also showing at 3:30 p.m.

Holiday activities include:

Geometric Snowflakes

Visitors will craft their very own paper snowflakes!

Suncatcher Snowmen

Using all the colors of the rainbow, guests will create beautiful multi-color snowmen suncatchers to brighten up their space.

Atomic Ornaments

Ever thought your home needed a more scientific touch? Well, now you can with clay: atomic style!

Make-N-Take Snow

Snow in Florida? Yes! Guests can watch as their own winter snow forms right before their eyes!

Crystals Cryogenics

Learn about the “coolest” science with liquid nitrogen demonstrations, showing physical changes right before your eyes! At the end of the program, visitors will make polymer crystals that grow up to 20 times its size!

All activities take place at the Student Science Showcase exhibit, except Crystals and Cryogenics, which takes place in the Dekelboum Motorola Theater

Saturday, December 13

10:15 a.m. – Make Your Own Snow

11:00 a.m. – Crystals and Cryogenics

1:30 p.m. – Atomic Ornaments

2:30 p.m. – Suncatcher Snowmen

Sunday, December 14

10:15 a.m. – Make Your Own Snow

11:00 a.m. – Crystals and Cryogenics

1:00 p.m. – Geometric Snowflakes

Saturday, December 20

10:15 a.m. – Make Your Own Snow

11:00 a.m. – Crystals and Cryogenics

1:30 p.m. – Suncatcher Snowmen

2:30 p.m. – Atomic Ornaments

Sunday, December 21

10:15 a.m. – Make Your Own Snow

11:00 a.m. – Crystals and Cryogenics

1:00 p.m. – Atomic Ornaments

Monday, December 22

10:15 a.m. – Make Your Own Snow

11:00 a.m. – Crystals and Cryogenics

1:00 p.m. – Geometric Snowflakes

Tuesday, December 23

10:15 a.m. – Make Your Own Snow

11:00 a.m. – Crystals and Cryogenics

1:00 p.m. – Atomic Ornaments

Wednesday, December 24

10:15 a.m. – Make Your Own Snow

11:00 a.m. – Crystals and Cryogenics

1:00 p.m. – Suncatcher Snowmen

Friday, December 26

10:15 a.m. – Make Your Own Snow

11:00 a.m. – Crystals and Cryogenics

1:00 p.m. – Atomic Ornaments

Saturday, December 27

10:15 a.m. – Make Your Own Snow

11:00 a.m. – Crystals and Cryogenics

1:30 p.m. – Atomic Ornaments

2:30 p.m. – Suncatcher Snowmen

Sunday, December 28

10:15 a.m. – Make Your Own Snow

11:00 a.m. – Crystals and Cryogenics

1:00 p.m. – Geometric Snowflakes

Monday, December 29

10:15 a.m. – Make Your Own Snow

11:00 a.m. – Crystals and Cryogenics

1:00 p.m. – Geometric Snowflakes

Tuesday, December 30

10:15 a.m. – Make Your Own Snow

11:00 a.m. – Crystals and Cryogenics

1:00 p.m. – Atomic Ornaments

Wednesday, December 31

Noon Year’s Eve

10:15 a.m. – Make Your Own Snow

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Bubbling Apple Juice, Flameless Fireworks, Firework Rings

1:00 p.m. – Atomic Ornaments

Friday, January 2

10:15 a.m. – Make Your Own Snow

11:00 a.m. – Crystals and Cryogenics

1:00 p.m. – Atomic Ornaments

Saturday, January 3

10:15 a.m. – Make Your Own Snow

11:00 a.m. – Crystals and Cryogenics

1:30 p.m. – Geometric Snowflakes

2:30 p.m. – Atomic Ornaments

Sunday, January 4

10:15 a.m. – Make Your Own Snow

11:00 a.m. – Crystals and Cryogenics

1:00 p.m. – Atomic Ornaments