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Live Demonstration Theaters

Shows That Bring Science to Life!

Nothing makes science come alive like seeing it happen in front of your eyes! Shows in our Live Demonstration Theaters are designed to delight and inspire visitors of all ages. From explosive reactions to the chemistry of cooking to the basics of biology, a live program offers the kind of science experience you can’t get anywhere else!
Earth and Mars

Earth and Friends 
Live Demonstration

Soar through the solar system and explore Earth and the other major planets.
A live demonstration in the works theater.

It Came from Outer Space 
Live Demonstration

Learn about the things you use every day that are actually Space Age inventions.
Young visitor touching a Van de Graaff generator

Frankenscience 
Live Demonstration

Shocking experiments on our Van de Graaff generator will spark your imagination as you learn how science fiction inspires science fact.
A staff member conducts an experiment in the Works Theater.

The Energy Show 
Live Demonstration

Discover the science behind fire while understanding the powerful combination of heat, oxygen, and fuel.
Adult on stage conducting a science experiment.

Wheel of Science 
Live Demonstration

Explore the anatomy and science of how we hear the world around us.
Visitors interacting on a stage during a live demonstration

Zoo Plus Two 
Live Demonstration

We’re building a zoo! Learn shapes as we build animal habitats and sing as our zoo comes to life. This show is geared for early learners.
A joyful group of adults and a child seated.

Make Some Noise! 
Live Demonstration

Let’s make some noise and discover sound together! This show is geared for early learners.
An adult and child on stage for a science demonstration.

Physics SMASH Lab 
Live Demonstration

Take physics to the limit! Investigate forces and motion as we smash it, bash it, and crash it.
A science experiment that is producing fire during a live show.

On Fire! 
Live Demonstration

Discover the science behind fire while understanding the powerful combination of heat, oxygen, and fuel.
Two young girls participating in a science experiment with liquid nitrogen.

Freeze 
Live Demonstration

Learn the states of matter and see the chilling effects of super-cold liquid nitrogen.
The Tesla coil emitting energy.

High Voltage 
Live Demonstration

This electrifying show features our Tesla coil and its one-million-volt display of light and sound.
Kids learning forward in their chairs during a program.

Space Explorers! 
Live Demonstration

Join the Mission Specialist as we put different planets’ ecosystems to the test.
A scientist conducting an experiment with a red balloon.

Reactions in Action 
Live Demonstration

Explore color-changing experiments and how green chemistry is helping chemists reduce, reuse, and recycle.
A rocket on a launch pad

NASA: Basics to Blastoff! 
Live Demonstration

Explore the simple machines that are the foundation of NASA’s Space Launch System rocket.
The Works Theater seating and stages.

Sounds of Science! 
Live Demonstration

Explore the anatomy and science of how we hear the world around us.
A helix strand in green with a shadow.

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