Date: Wednesday, Oct 7
Time: 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Venue: 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh
Price: Free
Category: Family
Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments and demonstrations. Day-to-day topics vary but often include physics and ...
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“Arrive fifteen minutes early to secure a seat close to the demonstration stage.”
NC Museum of Natural Sciences Incredible Science is a weekly, thirty-minute live demonstration featuring rotating experiments in physics and chemistry. Held in the heart of downtown Raleigh, this program translates complex scientific concepts into visual demonstrations that keep children focused. What to Know: This program is best suited for elementary-aged children who can sit attentively for thirty minutes. Admission is entirely free, and you do not need to register in advance. Street parking is available along Jones Street, or you can use the Green Square parking deck nearby. Because the program is short, plan to pair it with a walk through the dinosaur exhibits or a quick snack at the museum cafe. This event makes a smart addition to your weekly routine because it offers high-quality educational content in a manageable timeframe. It is long enough to satisfy curious minds but short enough to avoid afternoon meltdowns.
Last updated
Oct 7
NC Museum of Natural Sciences Incredible Science runs Wednesday, Oct 7, 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm.
11 West Jones Street is at 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, Raleigh, NC. Open in Google Maps.
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