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Star Wars Science Overnight Set for Dec. 8 at Science Museum Oklahoma

November 14, 2017

Fans of lightsabers, Luke Skywalker, Rey and the rest of the Star Wars universe will come together at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 8 at Science Museum Oklahoma for the museum’s Star Wars Science Overnight — just in time for the release of “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.”

Boy Scout Badge Classes at Science Museum Oklahoma

Science Museum Oklahoma Offers Boy Scout Astronomy Badge Class, Cub Scout Overnight in November

October 26, 2017

Boy Scouts with an interest in celestial science and Cub Scouts who want to explore the great indoors should look no further than Science Museum Oklahoma this fall — the museum will offer a merit badge class in astronomy at 7 p.m. on Nov. 10 and a Science Overnight for Cub Scouts at 7 p.m. Nov. 17.

Bodies Revealed at Science Museum Oklahoma

Science Museum Oklahoma Hosts Spooky Fall Fun, Last Chance for 'Bodies Revealed'

October 20, 2017

Science Museum Oklahoma will host a number of fall-themed events throughout October, including spooky science, pumpkin painting and Dremel pumpkin carving, plus the final opportunity to see “Bodies Revealed.”

A child holds at Madagascar hissing cockroach at Science Museum Oklahoma

'Supernatural Nature' Invades Science Museum Oklahoma, Oct. 27

October 12, 2017

Bugs, bats, snakes, spiders, shadows and the science of stop-motion will take over Science Museum Oklahoma on Friday, Oct. 27 for the museum’s Supernatural Nature Science Overnight.

CaveSim comes to Science Museum Oklahoma Oct. 21

Simulated Caving Experience Returns to Science Museum Oklahoma, Oct. 21

October 3, 2017

Oklahoma City metro residents with an interest in cave exploration can get a free, hands-on experience with the hobby from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, when CaveSim returns to Science Museum Oklahoma.

Science Museum Oklahoma Offers Fall Break Science Camps, Adds Pre-K Camp

September 27, 2017

Oklahoma City metro children from preschool to sixth grade can get hands-on with the science of sound, outer space, and forensics during Science Museum Oklahoma’s fall break camps set for Oct. 19-20.

Science Museum Oklahoma Sparks Imagination with 'Kid Inventor'

September 18, 2017

A new exhibit designed to excite the minds of young Leonardo da Vincis, Stephanie Kwoleks and Nikola Teslas is now open at Science Museum Oklahoma.

Science Museum Oklahoma Offers Free Admission, Inaugural Tinkerfest on Sept. 30

September 7, 2017

A car take-apart, blacksmithing, robotics, carpentry, weaving, and more than 50 additional activities will come to Science Museum Oklahoma from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 30 as part of the museum’s inaugural Tinkerfest. Admission to the museum and all Tinkerfest activities is free thanks to the event’s presenting sponsor, Oklahoma EPSCoR.

Science Museum Oklahoma to Screen Ray Harryhausen Films, Host Stop-Motion Legend's Daughter as Part of Fall Film and Lecture Series

August 31, 2017

Science Museum Oklahoma will host a series of film screenings and expert lectures this fall as part of “Ray Harryhausen – Mythical Menagerie," including a first-of-its-kind appearance by Vanessa Harryhausen, the stop-motion animation legend's daughter, and Connor Heaney, collections manager for The Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation. The film and lecture series will include “Jason and the Argonauts” at 7 p.m. Sept. 15, “Clash of the Titans” at 7 p.m. Oct. 20, and “The 7th Voyage of Sinbad” at 7 p.m. Dec. 2.

Ray Harryhausen's 'Mythical Menagerie' Comes to Science Museum Oklahoma, July 29

June 5, 2017

Mythical monsters, skeleton warriors and Greek gods will invade Science Museum Oklahoma’s smART Space art galleries in July as the museum unveils “Ray Harryhausen – Mythical Menagerie,” a comprehensive exhibition of the original models, prototypes, bronzes, sketches and storyboards of the fantasy films of stop-motion animation pioneer Ray Harryhausen.

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