Tinkering Activities

Free hands-on activities are available throughout the day in the Tinkering Garage and Tinker Works. These spaces provide children and adults with materials and tools to explore their sense of innovation and creativity. Each space has a monthly theme but guests are encouraged to explore beyond the theme if they wish.
3-2-1 Liftoff!
This show in the Love's Planetarium is aimed at a younger audience and their families. This animated short film tells the story of Elon the hamster and his journey to space.
4Warn Storm School

Each month, Science Museum Oklahoma hosts a KFOR 4Warn Storm Team meteorologist for an engaging, interactive school program that dives into the wonders of weather. From tornadoes to lightning, heat waves, and beyond, kids will explore Oklahoma's unique weather patterns with hands-on activities and expert insights from some of the nation's most trusted meteorologists. This program is included in general admission.
Beyond Our Horizon: From Tonight's Sky to Deep Space
Take a journey to the cosmos as we look up at tonight’s sky with stunning detail, cruise around the solar system for a chance to see the Sun and planets up close, and visit the incredible exoplanets, nebulae, galaxies, and more that awaits us in deep space. Choose your own adventure as we travel beyond our horizon — no two trips are exactly the same!
Edge of Darkness
This show in the Love's Planetarium features amazing scenes of places never before seen gathered by key space missions, culminating with groundbreaking discoveries in 2015. It features a spectacular flight through the great cliffs on comet 67P, a close look at the fascinating bright "lights" on Ceres, and the first ever close ups of dwarf binary planet Pluto/Charon and its moons.
Beyond Our Horizon: From Tonight's Sky to Deep Space
Take a journey to the cosmos as we look up at tonight’s sky with stunning detail, cruise around the solar system for a chance to see the Sun and planets up close, and visit the incredible exoplanets, nebulae, galaxies, and more that awaits us in deep space. Choose your own adventure as we travel beyond our horizon — no two trips are exactly the same!
Science Live presented by OG&E
Be "BLOWN AWAY" with interactive LIVE science demonstrations daily in our recently updated Science Live Theater!
Beyond Our Horizon: From Tonight's Sky to Deep Space
Take a journey to the cosmos as we look up at tonight’s sky with stunning detail, cruise around the solar system for a chance to see the Sun and planets up close, and visit the incredible exoplanets, nebulae, galaxies, and more that awaits us in deep space. Choose your own adventure as we travel beyond our horizon — no two trips are exactly the same!
3-2-1 Liftoff!
This show in the Love's Planetarium is aimed at a younger audience and their families. This animated short film tells the story of Elon the hamster and his journey to space.
Planetarium Spotlight
This show in the Love's Planetarium is presenter's choice! Sit back as our planetarium educators showcase new content and a variety of specialized shows. Call on your sense of adventure and join us as we launch into the wonders of astronomy. This show may be a live presentation and discussion, pre-recorded footage, or a combination of both.