Inventors often solve some of the world’s biggest problems, but sometimes it takes decades to unearth the unintended consequences of the original invention. In the second half of the twentieth century, the remarkable feat of converting nitrogen gas into synthetic fertilizers changed the world. This “Green Revolution” tripled staple-crop production while only increasing land useRead More
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, stories, and more. ​ Included in the cost of admission, no pre-registration required.
The SparkSeekers program is designed to empower homeschooled students (ages 7–11) by immersing them in the captivating intersection of science and imagination through hands-on observation and experimentation. Participants will develop the skills to inquire and problem-solve, drawing inspiration from the ingenious minds of history's greatest inventors. With an exciting new theme each month, there's alwaysRead More
Enjoy the museum with free admission all day, sponsored by the company that built it! Thanks, Oelrich Construction!
Embark on a journey of innovation and exploration with our Maker Workshops at the Creation Station. Each week brings a new and exciting theme, allowing participants to engage in hands-on maker sessions where they can build and create using a variety of materials, electronics, and coding platforms. Immerse yourself in the world of technology andRead More
Join a room full of business leaders, investors, and the startup community to meet our 15 finalists and celebrate the 15th year anniversary of the Cade Prize for Inventivity! Get a chance to meet our finalists, see live pitch presentations, and find out who will walk away with over $100k worth of prizes as weRead More
The museum will be closed due to hurricane Helene.
The museum will be closed due to hurricane Helene.
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, stories, and more. ​ Included in the cost of admission, no pre-registration required.
Embark on a journey of innovation and exploration with our Maker Workshops at the Creation Station. Each week brings a new and exciting theme, allowing participants to engage in hands-on maker sessions where they can build and create using a variety of materials, electronics, and coding platforms. Immerse yourself in the world of technology andRead More
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, stories, and more. ​ Included in the cost of admission, no pre-registration required.
The SparkSeekers program is designed to empower homeschooled students (ages 7–11) by immersing them in the captivating intersection of science and imagination through hands-on observation and experimentation. Participants will develop the skills to inquire and problem-solve, drawing inspiration from the ingenious minds of history's greatest inventors. With an exciting new theme each month, there's alwaysRead More
