Explorit's Public Programs
for families, individuals, teachers and
anyone who's curious about the world around them
At Explorit's Main Site, 2801 2nd. St. Davis
Explorit's Exhibitions are visited by the public of all ages during weekday afternoons and weekends.

public program

Visitors become active explorers by touching, testing, experimenting and questioning through unique hands-on experiences. Exhibitions change four times a year. The 4th Sunday of each month is free admission. About the current exhibitions



Family Explorations: extra attractions with interesting topics and activities to be enjoyed by all on many weekends and weekday evenings

Birthday Parties for children

Vacation and other Classes several times a year.

At the Davis branch of the Yolo County Library
Cutting Edge of Science – Lecture and Science Café Series for Adults and Youth on topical subjects.

Long-Term Exhibition

March 7 2008 — Move It! Science in Action
Explorit's first long-term exhibition opened in the Jonsson Gallery

logo What affects an object's spin? How do still images in a movie combine to create the illusion of motion? Race two types of cycles, test shapes in a wind tunnel, experiment with sound waves and watch objects fall. In this dynamic exhibition, you'll discover that motion is everywhere!

Changing Exhibitions

logoGo with the Flow ... From Delta to Sea
Jan. 19 - June 8, 2008
Water covers nearly three fourths of the Earth's surface. Explore the physics of floating and sinking, the biology of aquatic life forms, and the geology of streams and oceans. Discover the fascinating features of our nearby waterways and how the choices we make can affect us locally and globally.

logoPuzzling Problems, Scientific Solutions
June 21 - October 5, 2008
Solving problems is part of a scientist's job every day. How far away are stars? How do you identify an unknown substance? Think like a scientist as you solve problems faced by people in many scientific arenas.

logoBody Blueprints
October 18, 2008 - February 8, 2009
No one is just like you. What makes you unique? Your genes determine your skin and eye color; discover the role they play in your overall health. Learn how your choices and your genes affect your health

logoThe Energy Story
February 21 - May 25, 2009
Energy is all around us - even within us. Often it's invisible. What is this weird force that can't be created or destroyed? Investigate the many forms of energy and how we use them to help us get things done.

logoI Wonder . . .
June 6 - September 6, 2009
Why is the sky blue? How do plants eat? Explorit will collect visitors' questions about the world around us. Join us in the scientific process as we search for answers. You're invited to send your questions to Exploritquestions@gmail.com.

Public Exhibition Hall Hours
Saturday and Sunday 11:00 - 4:30 pm
Tuesday - Friday 2:00-4:30 pm
Note: Holiday hours may differ. See Hours

General Admission $4
Members, and children 3 years. and under, Free
Teachers (with school ID) Free.
Admission is free to all on the 4th Sunday of each month.

About Explorit's "Exhibitions"

Changing Exhibitions:
Unique, hands-on exhibits, sometimes called "explorits", are developed for each annual season of public exhibitions

The experiments, problem solving activities, and occasional demonstrations are appropriate for all ages

Each explorit incorporates several levels of complexity to reveal concepts as well as information. Some of the explorits may look deceptively as if they are just for the younger set, but they are deliberately designed to look low-tech and user-friendly. We use commonly available materials and equipment so that the science is not camouflaged by technology. Visitors browse and interact with the explorits at their own pace.

Long Term Exhibitions:
Explorit's first Long term exhibition, on Motion, opens in the Jonsson Gallery in 2008.
Send feedback to
Explorit Science Center
P.O. Box 1288, Davis, CA 95617, USA
Phone: (530)756-0191     Fax: (530)756-1227
Page last updated: May 8, 2008