LI Science Center

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Turn your eyes to the sky tonight!⚡️ “Must-see astronomy event of the summer to peak on Thursday night” by @AccuAstronomy nitter.gq/i/events/1557415274319…

The migrating monarch butterfly has been declared endangered. Their biggest threats are habitat loss, pesticides, and climate change. The Live Monarch Foundation will send you free seeds if you send a self-addressed, stamped envelope. livemonarch.com/free-milkwee…

For the first time since 2004, five planets of our solar system will be seen in the sky at the same time! The phenomena will be visible for the whole month of June. The best viewing will be just before dawn, and look towards the southeast.

The Long Island Science Center currently has seasonal employment opportunities available for individuals who meet TANF income standards. We are looking for interns and museum staff. Contact [email protected] to apply.

DNA barcoding at the LISC, free registration for ages 13+. In partnership with Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.

The Long Island Science Center was featured on News12's Road Trip: Close to Home: longisland.news12.com/experi…

Artist, engineer, creative thinker - come learn about Rube Goldberg and make you own machine to take home. Space is limited so advanced registration is suggested. $20 per student (includes museum admission), free for members. Admission for any accompanying family members is $15.

Learn how scientists use fossils to understand how dinosaurs walked, what they ate and how they raised their young. Space is limited so advanced registration is suggested. $20 per student, free for members. Additional admission for any accompanying family members ($15 per person)

Our new afterschool museum series are limited to 10 participants and are a drop-off program. Our next class will concentrate on our electrical circuits exhibit. Come and test your skills at following a blueprint. Cost is $25 per student, 1/2 off for members.

This Science Saturday, celebrate Valentines day with our heart in a bottle program. Space is limited so advanced registration is suggested. $20 per student (includes museum admission), free for members. Additional admission for any accompanying family members ($15 per person).

This Science Saturday, explore the lives of bats. Learn how unique and useful they are and how they use a special feature to find food and navigate. $20 per student, free for members. Additional admission must be purchased upon arrival for any accompanying family members.

Learn why some germs make us sick while others are beneficial to our health. See how they spread and what you can do to help stop it. Advanced registration is suggested. $20 per student, free for members. Additional admission for any accompanying family members ($15 per person)

Lion Scouts join us on 1/23 from 1-2 to earn your Gizmos and Gadgets Badge. Special Scout price of $11.00 per scout includes one hour program and 30 minutes of free play in the museum. All others must purchase admission. Does not include the physical badge.

1/22 1-1:45. Find out how fascinating physics can be using toys. Each student with make a clothespin wrestler. Space is limited so advanced registration is suggested. $20 per student, free for members. Additional admission for any accompanying family members.

1/19, 4-5 pm. Our first after school, drop-off class will concentrate of Drone Programming. Come and meet our staff and learn how to to go beyond the basic controls with our programming app. Cost is $25 per student, 1/2 off for members. These classes are limited to 10.

Homeschoolers, join us from 2-3 and make Ice Cream! We will learn about physical and chemical changes while experimenting with some fun materials. $15 per participating student. 1/2 off for members. Class fee does not include museum admission.

Saturday Science 1/15. learn about principles of engineering while learning how to build your own structure using candy. advanced registration is suggested. $20 per student (includes museum admission), free for members. $15 admission for any accompanying family members.