The Science Factory: Children's Museum and Planetarium: Engage, Excite, Inspire
Home  ::  Employment  ::  Duck Football Parking  ::  E- Newsletter  ::  Contact Us  
 
Navigation: Planning Your Visit
Navigation: Exhibit Hall
Navigation: Exploration Dome
Navigation: School Field Trips/Group Visits
Navigation: Membership
Navigation: Classes and Camps
Navigation: Summer Camp
Navigation: Birthday Parties
Navigation: Special Events
Navigation: Volunteer
Navigation: Support Us
Navigation: About Us


  Donate to the Science Factory




  Professional Affliations
Logo: Association of Science-Technology Centers

Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce
Springfield Chamber of Commerce
Information Age Education
Oregon Family
Yellowbook

  Official Media Sponsor
KVAL


Right Now!

EXHIBIT HALL


Attack of the Bloodsuckers!

Explore the science of what's eating you as you examine the anaotmies, life cycles, and behaviors of mosquitoes, fleas, ticks, leeches and other parasites throught this skin-crawling collection of interactive exhibits.




Energyville
ENERGYVILLE continues.
Explore alternative energy sources with Energyville, a locomotive hands-on exhibit...
» Learn more about our exhibits

EXPLORATION DOME

Full-Dome Shows at the Exploration Dome!

Offering star shows as well as full-dome videos on a variety of science and technology topics, Saturdays and Sundays.

S.E.T.I. - The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence


Playing Now: S.E.T.I. - The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence


Sponsored by:

Chambers Family Foundation



Exhibit Hall Exploration Dome
Wed.-Sun.
10 am - 4 pm
Sat.-Sun. Days
10:30am, 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm
» COME FOR A VISIT
» FIND US ON THE MAP

Birthday Parties

Birthday PartiesWe have parties down to a science! Science Factory parties are a perfect way to celebrate with friends & family.

» Learn more



The Science Factory
on Facebook


Follow us on Twitter
Follow Science_Factory on Twitter


Activity: Color the Science Factory
» Download this Science Factory drawing by Eugene artist David Funk for your kids to color
Coming Up

CAMPS/CLASSES

Tot Discovery Day: Water Wonders
Friday, June 8, 9 am - noon

Science Factory members: Free! Non-members: $10 per parent/child combo. Additional children: $2 each.
Note: This Tot Day takes place on the second Friday of June, instead of the first.

Oh the wonders of water! Toddlers build boats, learn how water shapes the Earth, find out about the water cycle, and much more! Create beautiful art with water and play with our water table. Make sure to wear some exploration-ready clothes as we turn Tot Day into a splash zone!
» Learn more...


SPECIAL EVENTS

Farm Food Festival
Saturday, May 19, 11 am – 3 pm
All ages welcome. Drop-in program. Included with Exhibit Hall admission; free for members.

Join us for a day where we can play with our food! Visitors are invited to investigate growing fruits and vegetables and learn about soils. Explore the processes of preparing and processing food after it's been harvested. Catch butter and cheese making demonstrations, then try to make your own at home! Enter our raffle and meet some furry & feathered farm friends, including Dari-Mart's beloved Marty the Cow!
» Learn more...

Farm Food Festival
Partial Solar Eclipse Viewing
Sunday, May 20
5 pm – 7:30 pm
Drop-in program. All ages welcome. Free event; regularly priced dome shows.

View the partial solar eclipse through solar telescopes provided by the Science Factory and the Eugene Astronomical Society. The solar eclipse begins at 5:05 PDT [Eugene]. Maximum eclipse occurs at 6:23pm and it is over at 7:31pm. In addition to the telescopes, other safe methods of observing the partial solar eclipse will be displayed.

Seasonal Stargazing: Spring will play in the Exploration Dome at 5:30pm, 6pm, & 6:30pm.
Eclipse glasses are available for purchase!
» Learn more...

SCIENCE PUBS
Photo: Science Pub
Topic: Acoustic Communication in Whales and Dolphins,with David Mellinger, PhD. Associate professor at Oregon State University's Hatfield Marine Science Center


When: Thursday, June 14
Time: 7:00 pm
Where: Cozmic Pizza, 199 W 8th Ave

» Learn more


(Directly next to Autzen Football Stadium)
The Science Factory • 2300 Leo Harris Parkway • Eugene, Oregon 97401
Mailing Address: Box P. O. 1518 • Eugene, Oregon 97440
Phone: 541-682-7888 • Fax: 541-484-9027 • E-mail: info@sciencefactory.org
The Science Factory is a charitable non-profit organization, federal tax ID: 93-0688763.