Please note that for all Wednesday Sweetwater walks in August, we will be leading two walks of 15 participants each, both starting at 6:00 AM. Trip difficulty: Easy; Walking distance: 1.5 miles, Trip Duration: 2.5 hrs, Elevation gain: none, but with chance of slight inclines/declines; Ground condition: groomed gravel trails. Drinking water and restrooms available...
This 90-minute tour provides a unique opportunity to learn how innovative engineering and optical technology melds with manufacturing techniques to produce the largest and most advanced giant (8.4 meters / 27 ft) telescope mirrors in the world on the University of Arizona campus. Visitors will see the unparalleled technology and revolutionary processes in making the...
Construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece in the Art Studio all month using recyclables plus a dash of imagination. Free with Admission
Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience. Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...
Are you curious about 3D printing but don't know where to start? Join us at MACH2 for our introductory class on the fundamentals of 3D printing technology. Learn the basics of Tinkercad, a user-friendly design software. Over the course of this program, you'll go from concept to creation, designing your very own 3D model and gain...
ome join us at Cesar Chavez Library for a Tween STEAM activity! This activity is targeted for children ages 8-12.
Learn about chemical reactions when heat is given off, releasing energy as heat, or taken in, increasing the heat of the chemical agent, then create your own! Presented by Tucson Children's Museum. Ciencia desordenada: reacciones Aprenda sobre las reacciones químicas cuando se emite calor, liberando energía en forma de calor, o cuando se absorbe, aumentando...
Discover the secrets of our star and experience never-before-seen images of the Sun’s violent surface. This visually striking planetarium show is about the most important star in our lives. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome show followed by a live sun talk Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10 Children ages 2 and under: Free...
Put together some fidgets from 3D printed parts! If you like clicking pens, playing with your jewelry or stretching a rubber band while you concentrate, you will love fidgets! Funded...
Do you love arts & crafts, games, and STEAM-centered fun? Join us each week for Create Club and enjoy hands-on activities that will ignite your imagination! Ideal for school-aged children but...
Folks of all ages are invited to dig through huge piles of our Legos and build whatever their imagination desires. We also have Duplo blocks for the littlest builders! No registration...
August 21– Coding Robots Ages 6 - 17
Come and join us for a wonderful hour of relaxing free build. Let your imaginations soar! Legos are fun for the whole family! You’ll build with Legos of all sizes. Lego Club helps improve math skills, science skills, literary skills, social skills, and problem-solving skills. Club Lego ¡Los Legos son divertidos para toda la familia!...
Join us for MACH1’s Open Hours to explore the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math)! Explore our extensive collection of STEM games, robotics toys, circuitry kits, craft supplies and more. Engage in coding, digital art, 3D modeling, and more using our available computers, or showcase your crafting kills with access to sewing...
Have you ever wanted to make your own music? Join MACH1 for this 1-hour introductory program to code, compose, and customize your own songs! Together we'll learn about music through the coding language Python using a free online coding program called EarSketch. This program is for kids and teens ages 9-17; no coding or music experience needed! Basic keyboard and...
Join us every Wednesday for a free form, brick building, engineering extravaganza! Ages 3-12
Block Party is going to look a little different! Join us for some new challenges, new materials, but the same fun! Ages 5 - 12
The Expedition Reef show reveals, in exquisite detail, the breathtaking beauty and biodiversity of coral reefs around the world—and the scientists taking action to restore them. Learn the secrets of the “rainforests of the sea.” Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film followed by live talk about reefs Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10...