Events at the South FL Science Center and Aquarium
MARCH
Mummies and Merlot – March 12 from 6 – 8 p.m.
Happy Hour gets a monthly upgrade at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium! On the second Thursday of the month from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., the Science Center is open to guests 21 and older for extended hours of exploration and a special wine tasting event. Each month the Science Center will bring in an Egyptian expert to discuss the Center’s newest traveling exhibition, Afterlife: Tombs & Treasures of Ancient Egypt. In between sips and swirls guests will learn about Egyptian customs, dynasties, politics and archaeology. The March presentation is “The Egyptian Netherworld” – presented by Dr. Stephen Thompson, Egyptologist. Admission is $11.95 for adults and $9.95 for seniors 60 and older; members are free. Admission includes access to Afterlife, special lecture and wine tasting, presented by sponsor Vinoutlet. For more information, please visit www.sfsciencecenter.org or call 561-832-1988.
Mystery in the Tomb – March 13 – 14 from 8 p.m. – 8 a.m. the following day
Families are welcome to join the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium for an overnight sleepover in the “Tomb of Doom.” The overnight adventure, from 8 p.m. – 8 a.m. the following day, focuses on a priceless missing artifact – will it be found before the light of day? Kids and parents can get in on the fun by sifting through forensic clues – including fingerprints, fibers, hair samples and a synthetic blood lab. Admission to the sleepover is $35 per person and includes pizza dinner, continental breakfast and a planetarium show. One adult chaperone is required per five children. For more informaiton or to reserve your space, please call 561-832-2026.
Laser Concerts – March 14 at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m.
Enjoy all the musical classics from such legends as Michael Jackson, Pink Floyd, Bob Marley and more while lasers, stars and other special effects have guests dancing in their seats. This event takes place every second Saturday of the month. Laser Concerts: $8 members, $10 non-members. For more information about laser concert schedules, please visit www.sfsciencecenter.org or call 561-832-1988.
Spring Break Camp – March 16 – 20
Spring into science during the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium’s Spring Camp for young scientists ages 4-12!
- Crash Course: Science (Ages 4-12):
This Crash Course in Science allows campers to immerse themselves into a variety of scientific fields and disciplines – no helmet required! Get your hands dirty as you learn about botany in our garden or solve mysteries in archaeology by exploring the life-size tomb in our Egypt exhibit. If space is your speed, our Astronaut Boot Camp is the perfect setting to learn about zero gravity! Campers can also explore the ocean as a marine biologist as they meet and touch echinoderms, crustaceans, and mollusks.
- Total Tech (Ages 8 – 14) :
Get ready to tinker, solder and engineer your way into the future! Build with mechanical parts, experiment with electronics, solder your own circuits and learn about computer programming. By the end of the camp, students will be able to program their very own video game!
The camp sessions are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily, with before and after care offered from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for an additional charge. Cost is $235 for non-members, $210 for members. One free camp t-shirt per camper. Register online at sfsciencecenter.org or call (561) 832-2026.
Mummy and Me – March 17 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Join us for an enriching and unique play date at the Science Center on the third Tuesday of every month! Enjoy story time, a special science-themed activity and socialization time geared for children ages 18 months-4 and their caregiver. Admission is $10 for adults and free for children 4 years old and younger. Admission to Afterlife: Tombs and Treasures of Ancient Egypt is included with admission. For more information, please call (561) 832-1988 or visit sfsciencecenter.org
Science on Tap: The Buzz on Bees – March 19 at 7:00 p.m. *Please note this is at O’Shea’s Irish Pub
Honey bees are among the best studied — and most intriguing — animals on the planet. Honey bees are also an integral component of agriculture, providing pervasive and largely under-appreciated pollination benefits to crops and wild plants, as well as the economies and ecosystems that depend on them. Get the buzz on bees during the always educational and interesting Science on Tap event at O’Shea’s Irish Pub in downtown West Palm Beach on March 19th at 7pm. This event is sponsored by the West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority.
Guest speak Lee Wisnioski is a long-time resident of Palm Beach County. He received his Bachelors of Science degree with dual majors in biology and psychology at Palm Beach Atlantic College. Additionally, he participated in graduate education at Nova Southeastern University and the University of Miami. Lee then earned his doctoral degree in Osteopathic Medicine from Pikeville College of Osteopathic Medicine where, after internship at Pikeville Methodist Hospital, he returned in the capacity of assistant professor to teach Osteopathic Practice and Principals. Currently, he practices medicine in Palm Beach Gardens.
Lee has been a member of the Palm Beach County Beekeepers Association for three years and is active on many committees. He manages twenty hives at Running Water Farm, his five acre coffee plantation.
The lively presentation will offer a Q&A session and happy hour specials are available. The event is FREE. For more information, please visit www.sfsciencecenter.org or call (561) 832-1988.
Archaeo Fest – March 21 from 10 – 3 p.m.
With the Afterlife: Tombs & Treasures of Ancient Egypt exhibition on display at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, it is clear that exploration of early civilizations is at the heart of the Center’s mission this year. And to take it a step further, the Science Center will host Archaeo Fest on Saturday, March 21, 2015, with the intention to explore pre-historic people and places a bit closer to home.
Guests can participate in a variety of crafts and activities; many designed to bring out their inner archaeologist. Visitors can learn about flint knapping, the shaping of obsidian and stone to create arrowheads and points – often used to hunt or carve; or they can participate in an atlatl throwing demonstration, with the assistance of the Archeological Society.
The special event, which takes place from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. and is free with paid Science Center admission, coincides with Florida’s archaeology month. Activities include a fossil finders lab, make your own T-Rex tooth mold, volcanic eruption demonstration, shark tooth lab, touch tank demos, gem panning, Egyptian crafts, Spanish Colonial re-enactors, face painting and more. In addition, the Historical Society of Palm Beach County, Archaeological Society of the Palm Beaches and the Palm Beach Museum of Natural History will be on site leading special presentations and discussions. Lectures are scheduled to begin at noon.
Admission to the Science Center is $16.95 for adults, $12.95 for children ages 3 to 12, and $14.95 for seniors over the age of 60. Science Center members are free. For more information, please visit www.sfsciencecenter.org or call 561-832-1988.
Nerd Nite – March 26 from 6:30 – 9 p.m.
Adults from all over will join the “herd of nerds” for this fun night from 6:30 – 9 p.m. Proceeds are earmarked to support the Science Center’s new robotics club!
- SciFi Pop culture trivia (7:30 p.m.) – including everyone’s favorite Star Trek and Star Wars
- “Put Your Thinking Cap On” station
- Guests will assemble their own brain cap and learn about different areas of the brain
- Planetarium show: Back to the Moon for Good Planetarium Show at 7 and 8 p.m.
- Rubik’s cube demo and contest – winner takes home a 3D printed brain!
- 3D printer demo
- Nerd Costume contest – come dressed to impress!
- Popcorn station
- Liquid nitro merlot ice cream demo at 8:30
General admission is $12; Members and students with valid ID are $10. For more information, please visit www.sfsciencecenter.org or call 561-832-1988.
Fantastic Flights Nights at the Museum – March 27 from 6 – 9 p.m.
Are you ready for lift off? Launch into an exploration of the science behind flight! Learn the ins and outs of how and why things fly and launch your own rockets, make an aerodynamic paper airplane and more. On the last Friday night of each month from 6-9 p.m., guests of all ages can enjoy extended hours of exploration at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium. Each “Nights at the Museum” is a different theme, which includes various interactive science crafts, activities, entertainment, exhibits, planetarium shows and a chance to view the night sky in Palm Beach County’s only public observatory! Dress up to match the theme for a special prize! Admission is $13.95 for adults $11.95 for seniors, $9.95 for children ages 3-12 and $6 for member adults and includes entry into Afterlife: Tombs and Treasures of Ancient Egypt. For more information, please call (561) 832-1988 or visit sfsciencecenter.org.
GEMS Club – March 31 from 5 – 7 p.m.
“You’re a gem” takes on a whole new meaning for participants at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium’s monthly GEMS Club. Standing for Girls Excelling in Math and Science, the club meets every last Tuesday of the month from 5 – 7 p.m. The program is open to girls in grades 3 – 8 and gathering is an opportunity to empower young girls to explore STEM fields. High school girls can volunteer to be mentors in the program. Every month is a different theme and in March’s theme is “Amazing Archeaology.” Each program includes an appearance and presentation from a local female scientists. Registration is $5 per child and includes lite snacks. For more information, please visit www.sfsciencecenter.org/gems or call 561-832-1988.
APRIL
Hack Shack Tech Club – April 2 from 5 – 7 p.m.
“Hack Shack” is a technology club that focuses on computer basics. Open to students in 5th – 8th grade, the group meets once monthly on the first Thursday of the month from 5 – 7 p.m. Designed with fun in mind, the meetings include topics such as music and video games. The April 2015 topic explores LEGO Mindstorms, a line of LEGO-based robots that present a perfect teaching opportunity for many of the skills required for effective computer programming. In this session, students will build a simple robot and learn how to program it to accomplish a set of challenges. Cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. For more information, call: 561-832-2026.
Parents Night Out – April 3 from 6 – 10 p.m.
Calling all parents… Drop your kids at the South Florida Science Center once monthly for “Parents Night Out” – a fun opportunity for you and your kids! From 6 – 10 p.m., while you enjoy a night on the town, small scientists will enjoy hours of fun-filled activities. Open to children ages 4 -12, the evening includes hands-on science experiments, a science-related craft, exploration of the Science Center, and its current exhibit Afterlife: Tombs & Treasures of Ancient Egypt, a pizza dinner and a full dome planetarium show! Each month has a different theme and April is Gross-ology! Cost is $30 per child and each additional child is $15. For more informaiton, please email programs@sfsciencecenter.org or call 561-832-1988.
Silver Science Day – April 8 from 2 – 5 p.m.
Taking place on the second Wednesday of every month from 2-5pm guests 60 and older can enjoy an afternoon at the South Florida Science Center. Learn from guest presenters on various topics, view a planetarium show and interact with more than 50 educational exhibits. Admission for seniors 60 and older is $10 and includes a free planetarium show at 3 or 4 p.m. For more information about Silver Science Day schedules, please visit www.sfsciencecenter.org or call (561) 832-1988.
Mummies and Merlot – April 9 from 6 – 8 p.m.
Happy Hour gets a monthly upgrade at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium! On the second Thursday of the month from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., the Science Center is open to guests 21 and older for extended hours of exploration and a special wine tasting event. Each month the Science Center will bring in an Egyptian expert to discuss the Center’s newest traveling exhibition, Afterlife: Tombs & Treasures of Ancient Egypt. In between sips and swirls guests will learn about Egyptian customs, dynasties, politics and archaeology. The April presentation is “Napoleon’s Invasion of Egypt” by David Spector. Admission is $11.95 for adults and $9.95 for seniors 60 and older; members are free. Admission includes access to Afterlife, special lecture and wine tasting, presented by sponsor Vinoutlet. For more information, please visit www.sfsciencecenter.org or call 561-832-1988.
Laser Concerts – April 11 at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m.
Enjoy all the musical classics from such legends as Michael Jackson, Pink Floyd, Bob Marley and more while lasers, stars and other special effects have guests dancing in their seats. This event takes place every second Saturday of the month. Laser Concerts: $8 members, $10 non-members. For more information about laser concert schedules, please visit www.sfsciencecenter.org
Drop it, Build it – April 11
Free to enter! Calling all budding builders and emerging engineers! The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium invites you to join us for the 29th Annual Drop It, Build It, Float It, Launch It, Thrill It Engineering Competition. $5,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded to 1st- 4th place winners in elementary, middle and high school categories. Students develop engineering ingenuity and creative skills through five different design contests. For more information or to register, please visit www.sfsciencecenter.org or call (561) 832-1988.
Silver Science April 18 from 2 – 5 p.m.
Taking place on the second Wednesday of every month from 2-5 p.m. guests 60 and older can enjoy an afternoon at the South Florida Science Center. Learn from guest presenters on various topics, view a planetarium show and interact with more than 50 educational exhibits. Admission for seniors 60 and older is $10 and includes a free planetarium show at 3 or 4 p.m. For more information about Silver Science Day schedules, please visit www.sfsciencecenter.org or call (561) 832-1988.
Robotics Nights at the Museum – April 24 from 6 – 9 p.m.
Get your gadgets and gizmos in gear for a night of robotics fun! Explore the engineering principles behind robotics with hands-on demonstrations, workshops and more! On the last Friday night of each month from 6-9 p.m., guests of all ages can enjoy extended hours of exploration at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium. Each “Nights at the Museum” is a different theme, which includes various interactive science crafts, activities, entertainment, exhibits, planetarium shows and a chance to view the night sky in Palm Beach County’s only public observatory! Dress up to match the theme for a special prize! Admission is $14.50 for adults $13 for seniors, $11 for children ages 3-12 and $6 for member adults. For more information, call (561) 832-1988 or visit sfsciencecenter.org.
GEMS Club – April 28 from 5 – 7 p.m.
“You’re a gem” takes on a whole new meaning for participants at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium’s monthly GEMS Club. Standing for Girls Excelling in Math and Science, the club meets every last Tuesday of the month from 5 – 7 p.m. The program is open to girls in grades 3 – 8 and gathering is an opportunity to empower young girls to explore STEM fields. High school girls can volunteer to be mentors in the program. Every month is a different theme and in April’s theme is “Investigating Insects.” Each program includes an appearance and presentation from a local female scientists. Registration is $5 per child and includes lite snacks. For more information, please visit www.sfsciencecenter.org/gems or call 561-832-1988.
MAY
Parents Night Out – May 1 from 6 – 10 p.m.
Calling all parents… Drop your kids at the South Florida Science Center once monthly for “Parents Night Out” – a fun opportunity for you and your kids! From 6 – 10 p.m., while you enjoy a night on the town, small scientists will enjoy hours of fun-filled activities. Open to children ages 4 -12, the evening includes hands-on science experiments, a science-related craft, exploration of the Science Center, a pizza dinner and a full dome planetarium show! Each month has a different theme and May is “Buggin’ Out!” Cost is $30 per child and each additional child is $15. For more informaiton, please email programs@sfsciencecenter.org or call 561-832-1988.
Ladies Night Out – May 7 from 6 – 9 p.m.
$10 in advance, $15 day of the event. While mixing and mingling, guests will enjoy an evening of excitement and entertainment – all with a science twist, including cocktail concoctions, lotion-potion labs, gem and mineral presentations, beauty demonstrations, food and wine samples, raffle prizes and giveaways. Participants Include: Tambela Natural Perfumes, Alex and Ani, Shoppe 561, Onli Beverages and more!
Open to women 21 and over, funds raised will support the Science Center’s newest education program, GEMS Club, standing for Girls Excelling in Math and Science. For more information, please visit www.sfsciencecenter.org or call (561) 832-1988.
Eww! What’s Eating You? traveling exhibition opens to the public
Leadership at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium says their next exhibit will be creepy and crawly, but curated just right! Eww! What’s Eating You?, open to the public on Monday, May 11, is a parade of parasites, including preserved and live specimens – specifically those that enjoy feasting on humans. The highly-interactive summer exhibit will dig into the history of human and parasite interaction from ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt, leading up to a more modern tale of sinister and saint critters that live to hitch a ride on human hosts – for the good or the bad. The exhibit will be on display through Sunday, September 27.
During Eww! What’s Eating You? admission to the Science Center is $15.00 for adults, $11.00 for children ages 3 to 12, and $13.00 for seniors over the age of 60. Children under 3 and Science Center members are free. For more information, please visit www.sfsciencecenter.org or call (561) 832-1988.
Silver Science May 13 from 2 – 5 p.m.
Taking place on the second Wednesday of every month from 2-5 p.m. guests 60 and older can enjoy an afternoon at the South Florida Science Center. Learn from guest presenters on various topics, view a planetarium show and interact with more than 50 educational exhibits. Admission for seniors 60 and older is $10 and includes a free planetarium show at 3 or 4 p.m. For more information about Silver Science Day schedules, please visit www.sfsciencecenter.org or call (561) 832-1988.
Festival del Mar – May 12 from 12 – 2 p.m.
A celebration of the ocean and Latin American cultural traditions.
Activities include:
- Live Music
- Cultural Dance Performances
- Bilingual Feeding Shows and Touch Tank demonstrations
- Story Time with the PBC Library System
- Arts And Crafts
Admission for this special event is $16.95 for adults, $14.95 for seniors 60 and over, and free for children under 12. Science Center members are free. For more information, please visit www.sfsciencecenter.org or call (561) 832-1988
GEMS Club – May 26 from 5 – 7 p.m.
“You’re a gem” takes on a whole new meaning for participants at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium’s monthly GEMS Club. Standing for Girls Excelling in Math and Science, the club meets every last Tuesday of the month from 5 – 7 p.m. The program is open to girls in grades 3 – 8 and gathering is an opportunity to empower young girls to explore STEM fields. High school girls can volunteer to be mentors in the program. Every month is a different theme and in May’s theme is “Bloomin’ Botany.” Each program includes an appearance and presentation from a local female scientists. Registration is $5 per child and includes lite snacks. For more information, please visit www.sfsciencecenter.org/gems or call 561-832-1988.
Eek-streme Nights at the Museum – May 29 from 6 – 9 p.m.
Bug out at the Science Center! Get up close and personal with creepy crawlies, worms, butterflies and other bugs for a fun night of investigating insects. On the last Friday night of each month from 6-9 p.m., guests of all ages can enjoy extended hours of exploration at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium. Each “Nights at the Museum” is a different theme, which includes various interactive science crafts, activities, entertainment, exhibits, planetarium shows and a chance to view the night sky in Palm Beach County’s only public observatory! Dress up to match the theme for a special prize! Admission is $12 for adults $10 for seniors, $8 for children ages 3-12 and $6 for member adults and includes entry to the Science Center’s current exhibit, Eww! What’s Eating You? For more information, call (561) 832-1988 or visit sfsciencecenter.org.