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Science after dark!

Family Science Nights
All Ages
The science fun continues even after the sun is down! Book a Family Science Night for the whole school to give students and families the opportunity to learn together and enjoy a family night out.

Engage students, families and teachers in some science fun with our Family Science Nights! Families will enjoy after-hours admission to Louisville Science Center permanent exhibits, interactive programming with Science Center staff, and an IMAX film.

Ages: All ages
Cost: $8 per students, teacher or chaperone; must pay for 200 minimum.
Length: 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Dates: May be scheduled any night of the week, based on availability.


Family Science Nights
must be scheduled in advance.
To schedule a Family Science Night, call
502-561-6100, ext. 6575 or 1-800-591-2203, ext. 6575.

 
 

Overnight Adventures
Grades 1-5
Don’t forget your toothbrush when you sleep over at the Science Center. Available for groups of 100 or more any night of the week based on availability.  Groups of fewer than 100 may sign up for scheduled open-enrollment dates (listed below).
Cost: $30 per student, teacher or chaperone. Includes a science demonstration, program activities, after-hours exhibit exploration, an exclusive IMAX film, snack, breakfast, & admission to all Louisville Science Center permanent exhibits.

Length: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 a.m., 2nd day permanent exhibit admission included

Uncharted Territory
Open Enrollment Dates: February 10 and April 27
Based on the film Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West, journey through history to uncover secrets about amazing artifacts.  See if you have what it takes to survive the perils of the uncharted west.

Storm Chasers
Open Enrollment Dates: March 16 and May 18
Journey through the eye of the storm and explore the science behind tornadoes.  investigate weather phenomena and dissect the eye of the storm. Includes the IMAX film, Tornado Alley.

For more information or to schedule your Science After Dark experience, call 502-561-6100, ext. 6575 or 1-800-591-2203, ext. 6575.


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