JULY
SCIENCE STORYTIME
JULY 1-AUGUST 4 | Daily
Join us in Nature Discovery to hear a story and then afterwards stay to participate in a fun science activity.
TIME | 11:00AM
COST | FREE with admission
PLANETARIUM SHOWS
JULY 1-AUGUST 4 | Daily
Explore the wonders of our astronomical backyard and learn what you can see in the current night sky.
TIME | 1:00PM and 3:00PM
COST | FREE with admission
SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER SCIENCE: IN A GALAXY FAR AWAY
JULY 15-JULY 19
Discover how scientists find and study new planets and learn to move objects without your hands using static electricity.
TIME | Mon-Fri 3:00PM-4:30PM | Sat-Sun 12:00PM-4:30PM
COST | FREE with admission
APOLLLOPALOOZA
JULY 20
We’re partnering with The Aerospace Museum of California to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing at Apollopalooza. Don’t miss the premiere of the Moon Mission VR Experience! Plus: Apollo 11 tours, hands-on Science stations from Powerhouse, food trucks, Star Wars cosplayers and much, much more! Powerhouse members receive discounted ticket pricing.
DATE | July 20
TIME | 10:00AM-4:00PM
LOCATION | Aerospace Museum of California | 3200 Freedom Park Drive McClellan, CA 95652
SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER SCIENCE: PREHISTORIC TIMES
JULY 22-JULY 28
Make a dinosaur egg and watch it hatch and learn more about prehistoric sea creatures by constructing a paper model of a giant squid.
TIME | Mon-Fri 3:00PM-4:30PM | Sat-Sun 12:00PM-4:30PM
COST | FREE with admission
CREATE & TAKE: JOINTED TRICERATOPS
JULY 27 | 10:00AM-11:30AM
Explore the Destination Science exhibit, with an added station on triceratops. Craft a jointed, paper triceratops to take home as a souvenir!
COST | FREE with admission
SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER SCIENCE: MAGIC & ADVENTURE
JULY 29-AUGUST 4
Learn how to summon a broomstick, create a utility vest to wear on summer adventures, and experience magical potions in a fun chemistry demo.
TIME | Mon-Fri 3:00PM-4:30PM | Sat-Sun 12:00PM-4:30PM
COST | FREE with admission
AUGUST
BIRTHDAY PARTY OPEN HOUSE
AUGUST 3 | 12:00PM-3:00PM
Stop by and discover how Powerhouse Science Center parties are fun and exciting for your guests and easy on you! Join us for a free Birthday Party Open House where you can see examples of our science-themed party packages and meet with our Birthday Party Coordinator who can answer any of your planning questions.
COST | FREE with admission
Want more information about these and other exciting Powerhouse events? Give us a call at 916.674.5000