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Exhibit Hall

New! Noise!
This travelling exhibit allows children and adults to experience the science of sound through a variety of educational, age-appropriate and fun activities. Visitors can explore vibration and sound production, transmission of sound, pitch, tone, amplitude, perception of sound and, of course, Noise!

Laballotory
A highly interactive, colorful exhibit that provides plenty of action and education by exploring the physics behind simple machines through exhibits that use balls.

» Learn more about our exhibits


Planetarium


"Lifestyles of the Real Stars"
Saturdays & Sundays, 2PM

PhotoLearn about how a star lives its life, how long it lives, and even how it dies depends on how big it is and the company it keeps. (Suitable ages for 10 yrs and older.)

Up in the Sky
Saturdays & Sundays, 1 PM

A basic show geared for the younger set, exploring the night sky, constellations and more.

» Find out more about our shows


Birthday Parties

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

» Celebrate your birthday with us!



Photo: Children in front of the Science Factory
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Exhibit Hall Planetarium
Wednesday - Sunday
10 am - 4 pm

Third Thursday of the month
10 am - 8 pm
Saturday - Sunday
1 pm & 2 pm shows
What's Happening

Summer Camp Registration Now Open!
Starting June 30 - Register today for our camps that 2008 Summer Camp Schedule Now Online!offer children the chance to develop hands-on learning, creative problem solving and discovery in a stimulating and fun environment.

» View the Schedule
» Download the Registration Form [pdf]


BIKE DAY 2008
Mother's of Invention Saturday, June 7
10 am – 3 pm

Bike on down to our 4th annual Bike Day! Join us for a variety of fun, bike-related activities that include everything from demonstrations of the physics of biking to a bike rodeo, free bike tune-ups, bike parade, and a bike-powered smoothie machine! If that doesn’t get you here, maybe the free Ben & Jerry’s ice cream will?

» Learn more about Special Events


GUEST SPEAKER AT THE PLANETARIUM
Photo: Stan LoveStan Love: Hometown Hero and Astronaut
Tuesday, May 13, 7:00pm

Hometown hero and astronaut Stan Love will give a presentation at the Science Factory. Hear about his experience from growing up in Eugene to joining NASA in 1998 to his recent mission to the International Space Station. Bring your camera!


Spring Classes
Our educational programs offer children the chance to experience hands-on learning, creative problem solving and discovery in a stimulating and fun environment. Sign up for one or many. » Learn more about these & upcoming classes

Magic School Bus Adventures (grades K-2)
Date: Wednesday, May 14
Time: 2:30 - 4:30 PM
Topic: Up Up and Away
YES! YEA! Day (Grades 1-5)
Date:
Friday, June 13
Time: 8:30 am – 4 pm
After care: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Topic: Moon II


Science Pubs
Photo: Science Pub When: Thursday, May 8,
Time: 7:00 pm
Where: Cozmic Pizza,
199 W 8th Ave


Thursday, June 12
Black Holes: From Science Fantasy to Strange Reality

Jim Isenberg, Ph.D., Professor of Mathematics and Director of the Institute for Theoretical Physics at the University of Oregon.
http://physics.uoregon.edu/~jim

» Learn more about this and upcoming Science Pubs






(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.