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Join Western Science Center Executive Director Dr. Alton Dooley for an exploration of the iconic mastodon. Examine original fossils and replicas to learn about the differences between Pacific and American mastodons, how to figure out a mastodon's age, and more. Includes a behind-the-scenes visit of the museum's mastodon collection.
Join us for a hands-on class where young learners will explore the world of native bees and how they help flowers, fruit, and veggies grow.
Join us for a hands-on class where young learners will explore the world of native bees and how they help flowers, fruit, and veggies grow.
Make your own T rex tooth! Join Western Science Center Laboratory Manager Leya Collins to learn how to make fossil replicas.
Join us at the Western Science Center to explore the intersection of art and science. This small, hands-on natural dye workshop will cover the history and science of how a small insect, Dactylopius coccus, influenced textiles around the world.
Join WSC Director Dr. Alton Dooley for a 60 Minute Science personal tour of the exhibit “Life in the Slow Lane.” Learn about the vast range of snail lifestyles, what makes a snail a snail, and the snails that lived in Hemet during the Ice Age.
Make your own T rex tooth! Join Western Science Center Laboratory Manager Leya Collins to learn how to make fossil replicas.
Make your own T rex tooth! Join Western Science Center Laboratory Manager Leya Collins to learn how to make fossil replicas.
Air is all around us, but you have probably never thought of it this way before! Explore the effects of air pressure with hands-on activities designed to intrigue the inquisitive mind. Make-and-take activities will let you and your family continue to explore at home to maximize the fun!
Explore circuits through building paper circuits and wiring your own mini electric racer! Join Western Science Center Museum Educator Margaret Ozolins for a fun family time with this program.
Air is all around us, but you have probably never thought of it this way before! Explore the effects of air pressure with hands-on activities designed to intrigue the inquisitive mind. Make-and-take activities will let you and your family continue to explore at home to maximize the fun!
For ages 8-12. Explore chemistry through some colorful experiments and activities, just right for small hands! Join WSC Educator Margaret Ozolins for this fun and family-oriented 60 Minute Science program.
For ages 4-8. Explore chemistry through some colorful experiments and activities, just right for small hands! Join WSC Educator Margaret Ozolins for this fun and family-oriented 60 Minute Science program.
Get a sneak peak into our fascinating collections with paleontologist and WSC Collections Manager Brittney Stoneburg in this fun, informative 60 Minute Science program!
3-2-1 Blast Off! Explore energy, force, and motion. Through fun hands-on activities for the whole family, explore the energy and forces at work when blasting something into the air.
SOLD OUT. Make your own T rex tooth! Join Western Science Center Laboratory Manager Leya Collins to learn how to make fossil replicas.
Join us at the Western Science Center to explore the intersection of art and science. This small, hands-on natural dye workshop will cover the history and science of how a small insect, Dactylopius coccus, influenced textiles around the world.
Elephants and mammoths and mastodons, oh my! Join Western Science Center Director and paleontologist Dr. Alton Dooley for a deep-dive into the elephant family tree
