Kentucky Science Center

MakerPlace Workshop
2021-01-30 12:30 - 14:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
Nail Art
This art form is an amazing combination between woodworking and textile work. Participants will pick out or make their own pattern to turn into an amazing keepsake that you can hang up in your room at home.
January 30th
Price:

Non member: $10
Member: $8

Time: 12:30 and 2:30
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Admittance of up to 5 family members allowed per project.
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Virtual Family STEAM Club
2021-02-06 10:00 - 11:00
Join our KSC Educators on a virtual journey through a variety of science topics. Once a month, engage with hands-on experiments. Take a closer look into how the world around us works and experience real-world applications of each project. Do Science from the comfort of your own home in a family-oriented virtual atmosphere.

STEAM Club Topics
2/6/2021 – Can You Really Believe What You See? An exploration of the eyes and brain.
3/6/2021 – Where would we be without Engineers? An exploration of the engineering design process.

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Virtual Family STEAM Club
2021-03-06 10:00 - 11:00
Join our KSC Educators on a virtual journey through a variety of science topics. Once a month, engage with hands-on experiments. Take a closer look into how the world around us works and experience real-world applications of each project. Do Science from the comfort of your own home in a family-oriented virtual atmosphere.
STEAM Club Topics
3/6/2021 – Where would we be without Engineers? An exploration of the engineering design process.

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Loose Parts Playgound
2021-04-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Kentucky Science Center, 727 West Main Street, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
What you can build is only limited by your imagination. At Loose Parts Playground, use recycled materials to create a fort, birdhouse, or even a planter…or anything else you can dream up. KSC members and guests can explore this outdoor learning lab in the parking lot on April 17 from 10 am-2 pm. Event is free with admission to the Science Center.
Activities include:
Tool Area
Planting Area
Painting Area
Oversized Games
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Member Event - National Dinosaur Day
2021-06-01 09:30 - 17:00
Calling all members! Help us celebrate National Dinosaur Day on Tuesday, June 1st. We’ll have dinosaur-themed activities throughout the day, and members will enjoy great perks:
– $3 member tickets for Dino Dana: The Movie
– Free popcorn with every member movie ticket purchase
– Free Kentucky Science Center plush T-rex (limit 1 per member family)
Dinosaur costumes are encouraged throughout the day. If your costume is dino-mite, you could win a prize!
Tickets are limited due to capacity restrictions. Advance purchase is strongly encouraged.
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Please note: Kentucky Science Center offers fun and interactive activities that may make it difficult for children to remember to maintain social distancing. To keep all of our guests safe, masks are required for everyone ages 6 and above.

MakerPlace Workshop
2021-10-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Kentucky Science Center, 727 West Main Street, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Screen Print Candy Bag MakerPlace Workshop
Create the perfect candy bag this spooky season as you learn the art of screen printing. From digital design to final product, our educators will lead you through the entire process. More information and tickets available here.

Eat, Drink, and Do Science - Maker Edition
2021-10-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Kentucky Science Center, 727 West Main Street, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Make plans to attend an adults-only evening event that includes food, drink, full access to exhibits, and some of our favorite Maker activity stations. Pour, cut, solder, stitch, and laser your way through several take-home crafts, and learn a new hobby to explore. Admission includes drink tickets, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and all activities and supplies.
Kentucky Science Center requires masks and proof of a completed COVID-19 vaccination. For vaccines requiring a two doses, second dose must be received no later than October 1, 2021. As this is a limited capacity event, no refunds will be provided for failure to produce this proof of vaccination upon entry.
More information and tickets available here.

MakerPlace Workshop
2021-10-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Kentucky Science Center, 727 West Main Street, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Pumpking Painting MakerPlace Workshop
We provide the pumpkins and you provide the creativity for our always popular Pumpkin Painting workshop. Take home a one-of-a-kind artwork perfect for your front porch. More information and tickets available here.

MakerPlace Workshop
2021-10-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Kentucky Science Center, 727 West Main Street, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Halloween Décor: Lantern Making MakerPlace Workshop
Show your creative side as you design, build, decorate your own Halloween décor. Then use it to light the night this Halloween season! More information and tickets available here.

Scout Day
2021-10-23 13:00 - 16:00
Scout with Science! Join us for a unique learning workshop to meet specific requirements for Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, and Scouts BSA. More information and registration here.

MakerPlace Workshop
2021-10-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Kentucky Science Center, 727 West Main Street, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
*SOLD OUT* Spooky Paint Pouring
Explore the world of pour art in this classic MakerPlace Workshop with a Halloween twist! Discover the different techniques and additives used to change the viscosity and behaviors of acrylic-based paint (including glow-in-the-dark and UV-reactive selections!) as you create your own spooky canvas.

MakerPlace Workshop
2021-11-06 13:00 - 15:00
String Art MakerPlace Workshop
This art form is an unique combination of woodworking and textile work. Participants will choose their own pattern to turn into an amazing keepsake that you can hang up in your room at home. More information and tickets available here.

Panda-monium
2021-11-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Kentucky Science Center, 727 West Main Street, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Come dressed in black and white and experience panda-themed activities throughout our 50,000 square feet of fun as Pandas 3D comes to life on our 4-story theater screen. Special panda giveaways (including treats for those in costume) will be happening throughout the day.
My Big Little Adventure subscribers are invited to attend Panda-monium free of charge. Register now at mybiglittleadventure.org/sign-up to receive a discount code good for free admission and a movie on November 7th.

MakerPlace Workshop
2021-11-13 13:00 - 15:00
Glass Bottle Lamp MakerPlace Workshop
Learn the art of glass etching as you create a perfect fall or winter centerpiece. Use stencils and glass etching cream to create your design, then light it up and enjoy it all season long! More information and tickets available here.

Science Celebration Days
2021-11-19 09:30 - 2021-11-20 17:00
Science Celebrations offer you the opportunity to interact with regional businesses and STEAM practitioners as they showcase their own real-world work. With special partner programming throughout the galleries, it’s the perfect chance to enhance your Kentucky Science Center experience – all FREE with your general admission.
2021/22 Science Celebration Days

November 19-20, 2021 – Maker Days, brought to you by Lexmark
February 18-19, 2022 – Engineering Days
March 25-26, 2022 – Brain Days
May 13-14, 2022 – Dog Days

MakerPlace Workshop
2021-12-04 13:00 - 15:00
Hydrodipping MakerPlace Workshop
Using a technique known as hydrodipping, create abstract artwork on the surface of water and transfer the artwork directly to any surface. More information and tickets available here.

Polar Express Movie Morning
2021-12-05 09:00 - 12:30
All aboard for a magical holiday outing with your family at Kentucky Science Center! Grab your golden ticket and get ready for a trip to the North Pole as you watch the holiday classic Polar Express in spectacular 3D. Tickle your taste buds at our special hot cocoa bar and grab a photo with Frosty the Snowman for a treasured holiday keepsake. Reserve your tickets here.
Sunday, December 5th
9:00AM – 12:30PM

MakerPlace Workshop
2021-12-11 13:00 - 15:00
Kintsugi Agate Ornaments MakerPlace Workshop
Explore the process known as kintsugi in a unique way. Taking broken agate slices, copper tape, and a soldering iron, create a wonderful ornament that will bring beauty to the once broken pieces. More information and tickets available here.

Sensory Friendly Fun with Frosty
2021-12-11 17:30 - 20:00
Skip the long lines at the mall and visit the Kentucky Science Center for a treasured family keepsake. Take family photos with Frosty the Snowman, sample liquid nitrogen ice cream, and make your own snow globe in a sensory-friendly environment. Then explore our 50,000 square feet of fun! Get your tickets here.
Saturday, December 11th
5:30 – 8:00PM

MakerPlace Workshop
2021-12-18 13:00 - 15:00
Etch a Gift MakerPlace Workshop
This workshop explores various etching techniques on wood, glass, and metal as you create 3 unique items. Perfect for holiday gift-giving or making family memories! More information and tickets available here.

Polar Express Member Day
2021-12-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Kentucky Science Center, 727 West Main Street, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Back by popular demand!
An exclusive, members-only showing of Polar Express 3D returns to Kentucky Science Center for the holiday season. Members tickets for the 12PM screening are $5, and each ticket includes a complimentary bag of popcorn. Members who arrive early can also take part in an exclusive 30-minute MakerPlace activity, happening from 10:00-11:30AM (activity times assigned on arrival on a first come/first served basis).
Seating is very limited and advance registration is required. Click here to reserve your spot.

Noon Years
2021-12-31
Join us as we ring in 2022 at the stroke of noon at our annual Noon Years party. It’s the perfect New Year celebration for families that can’t stay up until midnight. Enjoy activity stations throughout the building, plus the chance to explore the electromagnetic spectrum at a special science demonstration in our atrium. At the end of the show, join in on a 10-second countdown to welcome the Noon Year.
All Noon Year activities are included with your regular Kentucky Science Center admission.

MOVIE: The Fellowship of the Ring
2022-01-14 19:00 - 22:00
Watch the 2001 fantasy epic, Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, on our larger-than-life 4-story digital screen. $10 per person/$5 for members
The future of civilization rests in the fate of the One Ring, which has been lost for centuries. Powerful forces are unrelenting in their search for it. But fate has placed it in the hands of a young Hobbit named Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood), who inherits the Ring and steps into legend. A daunting task lies ahead for Frodo when he becomes the Ringbearer – to destroy the One Ring in the fires of Mount Doom where it was forged.
See part two of the trilogy, The Two Towers, on January 28th. See part three of the trilogy, The Return of the King, on February 11th.
Tickets available here.

MakerPlace Workshop: Paint Pour
2022-01-15 13:00 - 15:00
Explore the world of pour art in our MakerPlace Workshop! Let’s create abstract artwork, colorful cosmos, and discover the different techniques and additives used to change the viscosity and behaviors of acrylic based paint.
Price:

Non-member: $20
Member: $15

MakerPlace Workshop: Screen Printing
2022-01-22 13:00 - 15:00
Demystify the science behind screen printing and learn a new talent along the way. Explore every aspect of screen printing, from making the screens to multiple color prints.
Price:

Non member: $20
Member: $15

MOVIE: The Two Towers
2022-01-28 19:00 - 22:00
Watch the 2002 fantasy epic, Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, on our larger-than-life 4-story digital screen. $10 per person/$5 for members
The future of civilization rests in the fate of the One Ring, which has been lost for centuries. Powerful forces are unrelenting in their search for it. But fate has placed it in the hands of a young Hobbit named Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood), who inherits the Ring and steps into legend. A daunting task lies ahead for Frodo when he becomes the Ringbearer – to destroy the One Ring in the fires of Mount Doom where it was forged.
See part one of the trilogy, The Fellowship of the Ring, on January 14th. See part three of the trilogy, The Return of the King, on February 11th.
Tickets available here.

MakerPlace Workshop: Wood Working
2022-01-29 13:00 - 15:00
Laser cut wood serving trays and then tailor them to your liking with acrylic based wood stain, chemical wood burning, fabric fusing or all three to create a one of a kind creation and walk away with some skills to go along with it.
Price:

Non-member: $20
Member: $15
