The
Science Factory Children's Museum & Planetarium is dedicated
to playful learning, scientific exploration and hands-on/minds-on
activity for each and every visitor. We provide thousands of children
the opportunity to explore their curiosity and creativity through
our ever-changing exhibit hall, innovative educational programming,
planetarium, computer laboratory, thematic special events, field
trips and summer camps.
The
Science Factory Children's Museum & Planetarium is a member
of the Association of Science and Technology Centers and the Northwest
Association of Youth Museums. The museum is 10,000 square feet.
Situated in Alton Baker Park on over 3 acres of property, the Science
Factory affords a wonderful opportunity for combining outdoor environs
to its overall visit experience.
The
Science Factory has touched over 10,000 people through admissions,
after-school programs and camps, traveling workshops, field trips,
scholarships for youth, and more.
Exhibit
Hall
Engage, excite, inspire! Our exhibit hall has 50 interactive hands-on
exhibits to keep every visitor captivated and enthralled. A computer
lab, tot spot, live iguana, continuing special events, classroom
space and exhibit workshops make the Science Factory Children's
Museum & Planetarium a place where "imagination gets in
gear"!
Planetarium
Ever wonder how the sun stays up in the sky? What happens in other
galaxies? Join us to discover and explore the wonders of the stars,
planets, and galaxies beyond. All planetarium shows are live and
interactive. Call for show schedule. The universe is waiting!
Summer
Camps
Our Summer Science Adventures Camps offer children the chance to
develop hands-on learning, creative problem solving and discovery
in a stimulating and fun environment. Our
commitment is to provide:
• Smaller camp class experience (maximum enrollment 14)
• Professional, committed staff who are here to engage, excite
and inspire children toward a lifelong love of learning
• A nurturing, inquisitive environment where all questions
are good questions
The
Museum Store
The Science Factory operates Artifacts, a museum store that features
learning toys, science-based toys, puzzles, small souvenirs and
a soda/juice/water machine. All proceeds from the store support
museum activities.
Location
The Science Factory is located next to Autzen Stadium, within the
city's largest developed parkland, Alton Baker Park. The museum
is accessible by bicycle, bus or car and parking is free. Covered
bike rack available.
Become
a Member
Join
the Science Factory Children's Museum and
Planetarium and you will receive a full year of fun for your family!
Members
receive these terrific benefits:
• Unlimited free admission to the Science Factory Exhibit
Hall and to all regularly scheduled planetarium shows
• Discounts on all educational camps, classes, and special
programs
• Free subscription to our newsletter, Factory Facts
• Special members-only events including exhibit previews
• Free admission or discounts to over 270 other museums
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• Discounts on museum rental for your birthday party or
special events
Science
Factory To Go
Leave the driving to us! We can visit your school with the programs
for assemblies or individual classes.
Our
popular Whizbang Workshops explore a wide sampling of exciting subjects
from Kitchen Chemistry to Boats & Floats. We can provide continuing
programs for your after-school program or appear in a regularly
scheduled class on a one-time only basis. We can also work with
youth clubs to provide programming for badges or other awards. Each
workshop will include all materials, instruction and age-appropriate
activities on a host of topics, in addition to set-up and clean-up.
Among our favorites: catapults, Ph testing, and more!
Science
Olympics: sports for the mind! Five station-to-station activities
are better than a decathlon! Investigation of topics such as circuits
& currents, structures, inventions, or roller coasters makes
our event a winner.
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A
young group of visitors shows us their enthusiasm.
The Planetarium attracts field trips, community
groups, and star-o-philes. Reservations for group visits available
during the week.
A
young visitor shows off her medieval creations.
Learning on the water.
Visitors
hard at work on a hovercraft-building project.
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