Events Happening at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium
About the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium:
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. All exhibits will be on display during Afterlife’s special showing.
Science Center Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Afterlife: Tombs & Treasures of Ancient Egypt
October 11, 2014 – April 18, 2014
Mark your calendars for, Afterlife, the newest exhibit opening at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium! Afterlife: Tombs and Treasures of Ancient Egypt explores the elaborate preparations that ancient Egyptians made for the afterlife and features never-before-seen artifacts on display for the first time in North America! Highlights of this exhibit include fine jewelry, painted reliefs, implements used in religious rituals, a sarcophagus, coffins and an ancient painted model of the royal barge. The centerpiece of the exhibit is a full-scale reproduction of the burial chamber of Thutmose III (1490-1436 B.C.), a Rammeside male mummy believed to be the son of Ramses II and several other mummies!
Mummy Mondays
Every Monday beginning October 13th 9am-5pm
Enjoy reduced admission to Afterlife: Tombs and Treasures of Ancient Egypt. Admission is $5 for members, $15 for non-member adult $11 for children ages 3-12 and $13 for seniors 60 and older. For more information, please call (561) 832-1988 or visit sfsciencecenter.org.
Pharaoh Thursdays
Every Thursday beginning October 16th 4pm-8pm
Enjoy reduced admission to Afterlife: Tombs and Treasures of Ancient Egypt. Admission is $5 for members, $15 for non-member adult $11 for children ages 3-12 and $13 for seniors 60 and older. For more information, please call (561) 832-1988 or visit sfsciencecenter.org.
Parents Night Out
October 17th 6pm-10pm
Drop your children off for a fun night of science! The event includes a hands-on science experiment, a science-related craft, exploration of the Science Center, pizza dinner and a planetarium show. Cost is $30 per child (each additional child is $15). To register, please call (561) 832-2026 or email programs@sfsciencecenter.org.
GEMS (Girls Excelling in Math and Science) Club
Last Tuesday of every month Oct. 28, 2014
5pm-7pm
While having tons of fun along the way, our new GEMS club offers the perfect opportunity for young girls to learn and grow as they discover the exciting world of math, science, engineering and technology! GEMS Club takes place on the last Tuesday of every month from 5pm-7pm. Dinner and refreshments will be provided. This is a free program for all girls in grades 3-8 and registration is required. Register today! For more information, please visit www.sfsciencecenter.org or call (561) 832-1988.
Spooky Science Nights at the Museum
Friday October 31 6pm-9pm
Science is scary fun! Spooky science secrets, oozing pumpkins, smoking bubbles, creepy crawlers and much more await all boils and ghouls during Spooky Science Nights at the Museum. There will be plenty of treats along with a few tricks during this fun-filled event for all ages. Expect the unexpected as you dare to stroll our Spooky Science Trail, Haunted Hall of Exploration and treat yourself to tons of sweets! On the last Friday night of each month from 6-9 PM, guests of all ages can enjoy extended hours of exploration at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium. Each Night 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. Admission includes entry into Afterlife: Tombs and Treasures of Ancient Egypt. For more information, call (561) 832-1988 or visit sfsciencecenter.org.
Hack Shack Tech Club at the Science Center
November 6, 2014
5pm-7pm
If you like to make, tinker, design, and engineer, then the Hack Shack Tech Club is for you! This new club gives kids the opportunity to explore science and technology in a whole new way as we experiment with computer programming and even design our very own video games! Open to 5th-8th grade students. Registration is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Call (561) 832-2026 for details. Limited space available, register your child today!
Laser Concerts
November 8 at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30pm
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
Family Fun Fest
November 8 11am-4pm
Join us for the 4th Annual Family Fun Fest at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium! Enjoy a day packed full of family fun that your kids won’t want to miss! Activities include live entertainment, science-themed crafts, face painting, mini petting zoo, pumpkin decorating and mummy wrapping contest, snow cones, popcorn and other science activities. For more information, please visit www.sfsciencecenter.org or call (561) 832-1988.
Silver Science
November 12 2pm-5pm
Taking place on the second Wednesday of every month from 2-5pm guests 62 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 over 50 educational exhibits. Admission for seniors 62 and older is $10 and includes a free planetarium show at 3 or 4pm. For more information about Silver Science Day schedules, please visit www.sfsciencecenter.org or call (561) 832-1988.
Science on Tap: GMO’s Exposed
Thursday, Nov. 13th 7:30pm
What are GMOs? GMOs, or “genetically modified organisms,” have become a hot topic today and the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is ready to provide some food for thought on the subject with the help of registered dietician and nutritionist, Michelle Parenti Lewis. Michelle earned her bachelor in Dietetics & Nutrition from Florida International University and her Master of Science in Human Environmental Science with a major in Human Nutrition from the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. This event is free and open to the public and is held at O’Shea’s Irish Pub in downtown West Palm Beach. For more information, call (561) 832-1988 or visit www.sfsciencecenter.org
Parents Night Out
November 14 6pm-10pm
Drop your children off for a fun night of science! The event includes a hands-on science experiment, a science-related craft, exploration of the Science Center, pizza dinner and a planetarium show. Cost is $30 per child (each additional child is $15). To register, please call (561) 832-2026 or email programs@sfsciencecenter.org.
Sci-Fi Cinema- Indiana Jones
November 15 6pm-9pm
Pack your shovel for an archeological adventure as the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium hosts Sci-Fi Cinema! Guests are invited to enjoy an outdoor movie experience on a colossal screen and are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs. The featured film will be Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark.Admission is $10 for adults and $7 for children ages 3-12. Admission includes full access to Science Center exhibits. Popcorn and refreshments are available for purchase. For more information, please visit www.sfsciencecenter.org or call (561) 832-1988.
Mummy and Me
November 18 10am-12pm
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. This special pricing is for parents/guardians and their children. Space is limited. RSVP required. For more information, please call (561) 832-1988 or visit sfsciencecenter.org
GEMS (Girls Excelling in Math and Science) Club
Last Tuesday of every month Nov. 25, 2014
5pm-7pm
While having tons of fun along the way, our new GEMS club offers the perfect opportunity for young girls to learn and grow as they discover the exciting world of math, science, engineering and technology! GEMS Club takes place on the last Tuesday of every month from 5pm-7pm. Dinner and refreshments will be provided. This is a free program for all girls in grades 3-8 and registration is required. Register today! For more information, please visit www.sfsciencecenter.org or call (561) 832-1988.