Festival of Trains to return to Science Central
Release from Science Central Looking for a family-friendly activity for you and your child in November? Spend Thanksgiving weekend doing something different at Science Central’s 22nd Festival of Trains! Starting the day after Thanksgiving, explore the world of model trains at this annual festival in Fort Wayne’s Science Central museum. Hours are: Friday, Nov. 23: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. All train enthusiasts and their families are welcome to join us during this fun weekend event. Admission is $9 for ages 3 and up, and free for 2 and under. Science Central Members get in free. For more information about Festival of Trains, contact Elyse Faulkner, school and public programs manager, at efaulkner@sciencecentral.org. Visit Science Central’s website...
“Be Tourist in Your Own Hometown” with Visit Fort Wayne
From Visit Fort Wayne The Passports Are Out! Pick up your free passport at any Fort Wayne Kroger or Old National Bank location and “Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown” on Sunday, September 9 from 12:00 -5:00 p.m. Passports provide admission to 16 of Fort Wayne’s museums and attractions for free. This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the event and many amazing celebrations are in store. For more information, visit VisitFortWayne.com/BeATourist. Participating locations (subject to change) African/African-American Historical Museum Allen County Courthouse Allen County Public Library Artlink Contemporary Gallery Cathedral Museum Embassy Theatre Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory The History Center Karpeles Manuscript Museum – Fairfield Hall The Landing Lincoln Tower The Old Fort Parkview Field Riverfront Fort Wayne Science Central Visitors Center...
Science Central back to School Year Hours
Science Central returns to School Year Hours Science Central’s hours have changed! After a wonderful summer we are returning to School Year Hours. From now through next summer, our regular operating hours (excluding certain holidays) are: • Monday & Tuesday: CLOSED • Wednesday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. • Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. • Sunday: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Please note that Science Central will be closed for two weeks in September for our annual Fall Shutdown. This is the time of year where we close to the public to make repairs and install exhibits, and perform routine maintenance on our building. We will be closed to the public during the week and open on the weekends during the Shutdown: • Sept. 3 – 7: CLOSED • Sept. 8: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. • Sept. 9: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. • Sept. 10 – 14: CLOSED • Sept. 15: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. • Sept. 16: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. For more information about Science Central’s hours or admission prices, please visit our...
Science Central and Hop River team up for FrankenBrew
Science Central and Hop River Brewing Company have teamed up to bring you FrankenBrew, a two-part adult event! Join us for part one, The Lab, at Hop River Brewing on Sept. 10 for a behind-the-scenes look at the science of brewing. Then, help decide what goes into the new FrankenBrew! Now through Aug. 27, advance tickets for The Lab are $25. Prices will increase to $30 on Aug. 28 and be available until the day of the event or until sold out. Science Central will host part two, The Reveal, on Oct. 13. Participants in The Reveal will get to taste the FrankenBrew creation, as well as enjoy Frankenstein themed activities, FrankenTacos, and a special historical tour of Science Central. Advance discount tickets will also be available for The Reveal at a later date, so keep checking back! We hope to see you at this exciting community partnership...
Join Science Central for the next AWS Special Abilities Day
Science Central is excited to offer the next Special Abilities Day on Saturday, Aug. 18! Through the generous support of the AWS Foundation, this program is free to members of the community with special abilities.with pre-registration. Science Central will be open to the general public on Aug. 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Special STEAM activities at this AWS Special Abilities Day will relate to Solar Science, and are made possible by the support of the Indiana Arts Commission, Arts United, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. In order to be inclusive of everyone in our community, Science Central makes the following modifications to exhibits and programming on Special Abilities Days: • Lower ambient sound levels • Increased light in areas that are usually dark • Access to listening devices • Less crowded environment • Extra staff on hand • Additional demonstrations with extra tactile stimulation • Access to a private changing table • Access to a quiet room For more information about AWS Special Abilities Days or to register, visit Science Central’s...
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