Today's Activities

Wednesday–Sunday
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Closed December 24 & 25

View the Map of The Lawrence >

10:00 a.m.

The Lawrence opens.

Ingenuity Challenges: Located on the right-hand side of the building. Continue past The Young Explorer's Area and the Planetarium to find the Ingenuity Challenges.

Activity

Ingenuity Challenges: Musical Marble Machines >

A-level 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Design, build, and test your own musical marble machine!

Hands-on Biotech: Located downstairs on C level

Exhibit

Hands-On Biotech Opens >

10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Discover the microscopic worlds inside all living things!

11:00 a.m.

Planetarium: Located in the center of the building. From the Lobby walk past the Discovery Store and the Young Explorers Area to arrive at the Planetarium.

Planetarium

Traditions of the Winter Sky >

A-level, 30 minutes

Join us for our live and interactive planetarium programs!

$4

Animal Discovery Zone: Located downstairs on C Level

Exhibit

Animal Discovery Zone Opens >

11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. C-level

Learn about animal behavior and habitats! Our knowledgeable staff will introduce you to our wonderful creatures.

12:00 p.m.

Science on a Sphere: Located on the left-hand side of the building, past Design Quest

Science on a Sphere®

Journey to Jupiter >

Note: times & availability subject to change; 15-minute sphere show

Join us for a facilitated program with stunning animations from real planetary data displayed on a six-foot-diameter globe!

3D Film: Located in the 3D Theater

3D Film

Backyard Wilderness >

3D Theater, 40-minute film

Discover the unexpected wonders of nature that are right under our noses in our own backyards!

$4

1:00 p.m.

3D Film: Located in the 3D Theater

3D Film

Blue Whales: Return of the Giants >

3D Theater, 25 -minute film

Go on a journey of a lifetime to explore the world of the magnificent blue whale.

$4

Planetarium: Located in the center of the building. From the Lobby walk past the Discovery Store and the Young Explorers Area to arrive at the Planetarium.

Planetarium

Mission to the Red Planet >

A-level, 30 minutes

Join us for our live and interactive planetarium programs!

$4

1:45 p.m.

Planetarium: Located in the center of the building. From the Lobby walk past the Discovery Store and the Young Explorers Area to arrive at the Planetarium.

Planetarium

Planetarium Pilots

1:45–2:45 p.m.

Blast off and choose your own space adventure in Planetarium Pilots! Take the controls in our Planetarium dome and decide where you’ll explore.

2:00 p.m.

3D Film: Located in the 3D Theater

3D Film

Backyard Wilderness >

3D Theater, 40-minute film

Discover the unexpected wonders of nature that are right under our noses in our own backyards!

$4

3:00 p.m.

Planetarium: Located in the center of the building. From the Lobby walk past the Discovery Store and the Young Explorers Area to arrive at the Planetarium.

Planetarium

Traditions of the Winter Sky

A-level, 30 minutes

Join us for our live and interactive planetarium programs!

$4

3D Film: Located in the 3D Theater

3D Film

Blue Whales: Return of the Giants >

3D Theater, 25-minute film

Go on a journey of a lifetime to explore the world of the magnificent blue whale.

4:00 p.m.

Science on a Sphere: Located on the left-hand side of the building, past Design Quest

Science on a Sphere®

Journey to Jupiter >

Note: times & availability subject to change; 15-minute sphere show

Join us for a facilitated program with stunning animations from real planetary data displayed on a six-foot-diameter globe!

5:00 p.m.

The Lawrence closes. See you tomorrow!