Winter at WonderLab - plus free Saturday parking in December!
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Brr! Come in out of the cold and enjoy some warm and welcoming hands-on science.
Robots? We got 'em. Reindeer? Oh yeah, they'll be here. So much happening at WonderLab during December:
- engineering
- coding
- kitchen science
- space science programs for young scientists infant through age 6
- coral reef exploration and
- special gift store sales
- Read on for details about these and other things happening at WonderLab in December and beyond...
Also, throughout the month of December, Saturday parking will be FREE in the City’s public garages -- including Morton Street, 4th Street, and Walnut Street just down the block from WonderLab.
Plus on-street parking is FREE on the following government holidays and additional dates during the upcoming season:
- Tuesday, December 25, 2018
- Monday, December 31, 2018 (after 5 p.m.)
- Tuesday, January 1, 2019
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Robots Take Over WonderLab in early December
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Robots are taking over WonderLab. On Saturday, December 8, get ready to meet the machines!
WonderLab, in partnership with R-House Living Lab at Indiana University has an army of robots for you to discover.
Dive into coding and discover how to make machines do your bidding. Meet actual robots from around the world programmed to perform different tasks in our daily lives.
“Robotic technology has improved many areas of our lives,” said Sarah Lynn Wells, WonderLab’s adult and secondary education specialist. “From computer simulations to creation of precise components for aircraft or automobiles, advancements in technology have made construction and innovation easier."
Robots Take Over will take over WonderLab on Saturday, December 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
All activities free with museum admission.
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Reindeer Land at WonderLab!
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Creatures living in a wintery wonderland have a mystical appeal inspiring a multitude of questions. How do they stay warm in freezing temperatures? What do they eat? How long do they live? Who are the traditional reindeer herders from the icy north? On the weekend of December 15 -16 WonderLab visitors will learn the answers to these questions as well as get a chance to gaze at these wonderful arctic creatures during a delightful show featuring animals from
Silly Safaris.
There are four times to see the show. Showtimes are at 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. both Saturday, December 15, and Sunday, December 16.
Tickets can be purchased at WonderLab on the day of the show and are $5 per person. Tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis and each show has an 80-person audience capacity.
Reindeer Reserve is made possible through funding from Beth and Rudy Raff, Keaton Eric Piper Endowment Fund, and the Frank Nelson and Frances N. Young, Jr. Fund.
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Early Childhood Education at WonderLab
WonderLab's programs for young scientists are designed and facilitated by early childhood specialists and involve hands-on exploration, live music, body movement, and a commitment to accurate science!
December
Topic: Solid, Liquid, Gas
Science Sprouts:
Wednesdays
at 4:15 p.m. and Thursdays at 9:15 and 10 a.m
. - Age 3 and under - Ticketed but free with admission.
Discovery Time:
Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
- Ages 3-6 - Ticketed but free with admission.
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Dive Deeper - Sundays at 2 p.m. and Wednesdays at 2 p.m.
Cool Coral: Cold water cousins- This talk explores the ocean depths to introduce corals found in deep, cold water where little light penetrates yet coral still thrive. We will compare these special cold, deep-water corals to the warm, shallow water dwelling corals that are found in our tank. All Dive Deeper sessions include a live feeding and a question and answer session.
Free with museum admission.
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STEM Sundays - Sundays from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Free, drop-in, challenge-based experiences for the entire family. Projects are easy entry for all ages, meaning that specialized skills are not needed. Children as young as kindergarten can participate.
STEM Sundays
are sponsored by
Cook Medical
and
CFC Properties.
- December 2 - Special STEM Sunday: Science Under the Sea! in partnership with IU Service Learning
- December 9 - Zipline Supply Run - Watch the Video!
- December 23 - Epic Fun Park Challenge
- December 30 - Innovate!
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Girl Scouts: Iron Science Chef - Saturday, December 1
Two sessions: Younger Scouts 1:30-2:30 p.m. Advanced Scouts 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Cooking is a yummy form of science that we do almost every day! Get hands-on with some cooking food-based experiments made just for you at WonderLab! Event open to individual scouts or troops with leaders. Registration through Girlscouts of Central Indiana
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$13 for Scouts, $6 for adults and siblings.
Registration through Girl Scouts of Central Indiana.
Register Now for 1:30 p.m. session
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Register Now for 3:30 p.m. session
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Stuff-a-Bus at WonderLab - Friday, December 7 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Share science with children and families in need this season. The Bloomington Transit Holiday Bus will be parked outside the museum. For one day only receive 20% off WonderLab Gift shop purchases. Add a gift to the bus. Spread some joy!
Read more....
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Robot Take Over! - Saturday, December 8 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
WonderLab, in partnership with R-House Living Lab at Indiana University has an army of robots for you to discover. Dive into coding and discover how to make machines do your bidding. Meet actual robots from around the world programmed to perform different tasks.
All activities free with museum admission.
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Reindeer Reserve!
Saturday, December 15 and Sunday, December 16
Two shows each day at 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.
There are four times to see the show. Showtimes are at 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. both Saturday, December 15, and Sunday, December 16.
Tickets can be purchased at WonderLab on the day of the show and are $5 per person. Tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis and each show has an 80-person audience capacity. Space is limited.
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Stuff-a-Stocking and Save: Wednesday,
December 19 through Sunday, December 23
Bring any size a stocking,
ANY SIZE,
and receive 25% off all gift store items that fit in that stocking. Museum and gift store open hours:
- Wednesday and Thursday - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Sunday: 1 - 5 p.m.
Museum admission not required to shop.
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Coder Dojo: Thursday, December 20 from 4:45 - 5:45 p.m.
Learn to code from coding experts! At CoderDojo children ages 7 to 17 learn skills such as building a website, creating an app or a game, and exploring technology in an informal, creative, and social environment. The program is free, laptops are provided, and it is co-taught by local computer programmers/engineers and WonderLab educators.
Free.
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Museum Closed Dates in December
Warm wishes and wonder to you and your family this winter season and throughout the 2019 New Year!
Monday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 25 - WonderLab will be closed for Winter Break. Join us on Wednesday, December 26 when the museum re-opens at 9 a.m.
Monday, December 31 and Tuesday, January 1 - WonderLab will be closed for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Join us on Wednesday, January 2 when the museum re-opens at 9 a.m.
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Save the Date
Science is always in the works at WonderLab. Stay tuned to wonderlab.org and WonderLab social media for the most up-to-date information about upcoming programs and events.
January 1 -
Museum Closed
January 2
- Museum Open to the public for the first time in 2019!
January 21 -
Martin Luther King Day Special Event
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February 9 -
Dental Health Expo
February 16 -
WonderLab AfterDark: Chocolate
March 5 -
Volunteer Training
March 23 -
Science of Art - Paper Making
March 23 -
Women in Science
March 30 -
Science of Art - Paper Making
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WonderCamp Summer 2019
Planning is under way for WonderLab's popular summer programs.
Watch wonderlab.org and social media for registration information. WonderLab members receive priority camp registration.
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WonderLab Membership Moment
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Tis the Season to Be a WonderLab Member
WonderLab Memberships Make Great Gifts!
The holiday season is quickly approaching, and WonderLab memberships make perfect gifts for families. They come in many several levels, sure to fit most families, and bring a whole year of science fun both at WonderLab and at over 300 other participating science centers. There's great value in giving experiences, not stuff.
To order a gift membership online, click here.
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Fuel the Mission with an End of Year Gift to WonderLab
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YOU
are the
CARBOHYDRATE
fueling our mission!
WonderLab makes science FUN!
But it's your year-end contribution that will fuel a serious mission.
Every year we welcome over 80,000 visitors and help more than 43,000 children learn to appreciate and trust science.
Help us store the energy we’ll need for 2019 and beyond!
Visit
wonderlab.org
to support Wo
nderLab's educational programs and exciting exhibits!
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WonderLab Board of Directors:
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Karen Howe Fernandez, President
Elizabeth Raff, Vice President
Brandon O’Leary, Treasurer
Ashley Johnson-Wilcoxon, Secretary
Mike Baker
Steve Bishop
Andy Cron
Jacob Farmer
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Greg Humphrey
Alison Polley
David Quick
Ken Roberts
Timothy M. Steiner, M.D.
Crystal Taylor-Baker
Rick Van Kooten
John West
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WonderLab Museum of Science, Health and Technology
Building curious and creative problem solvers inspired by the wonder of science
who will build a better future for themselves and our world.
Gallery and Gift Store Hours
Tues - Thurs 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Sun. 1- 5 p.m. Closed Mon.
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LabNotes is the monthly publication of information, events and programs from
WonderLab Museum of Science Health and Technology
. LabNotes is distributed digitally at the beginning of each month to members, donors, and subscribers. To request a paper copy send mailing information to:
LabNotes Paper Copy
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