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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 |
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Explorit's Exhibitions are visited by the public of all ages during weekday afternoons and weekends. ![]() 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
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 Go with the Flow ... From Delta to SeaJan. 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. Puzzling Problems, Scientific SolutionsJune 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. Body BlueprintsOctober 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 The Energy StoryFebruary 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. I 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. |
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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
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