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Be My Valentine
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Create something special to give to your favorite Valentine!

FREE with Museum admission.



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February Break Kids' Activities
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Looking for something fun to do during School Break Week? Enjoy hands-on science activities 12:30 – 2:30PM and Hidden Power Demos 2:30 – 3:30PM at the Schenectady Museum, where science is fun for everyone. And, see Planetarium Shows at 12, 1, 2 & 3PM in the Suits-Bueche Planetarium, powered by the GOTO Chronos Star Machine.

Activities FREE with admission; add $4 for Planetarium



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Monday, February 20, 2012 @ 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 @ 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 @ 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Thursday, February 23, 2012 @ 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Friday, February 24, 2012 @ 12:30pm - 3:30pm

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February Break Planetarium Shows
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See a Planetarium Show in the Suits-Bueche Planetarium with the GOTO Star Projector during school break: 12PM – The Mars Show; 1PM – Wonderful Sky; 2PM – The Mars Show; 3PM – Seasonal Sky Tour.

Museum admission plus $4



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FETCH! Lab: Canine House of Cards
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Build a structure out of paper that is strong enough to support the weight of a jumbo dog biscuit at the Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium's FETCH! Lab. Come to this exciting weekly program to learn about science and do hands-on activities like the ones on the popular PBS tv show! Sponsored by the William Gundry Broughton Charitable Private Foundation.

FREE with Museum admission



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FETCH! Lab: Eat Like a Bird
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It's feeding time! Learn how a bird’s beak type relates to what it eats and where it lives at the Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium's FETCH! Lab. Come to this exciting weekly program to learn about science and do hands-on activities like the ones on the popular PBS tv show!

FREE with Museum admission



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FETCH! Lab: Float My Boat
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Design and construct a tinfoil boat, then load it with pennies to learn about floating and sinking at the Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium's FETCH!™ Lab. Come to this exciting weekly program to learn about science and do hands-on activities like the ones on the popular PBS tv show!

FREE with Museum admission


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FETCH! Lab: Rescue Mission
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Design a hook and retrieve a  capsule submerged in water at the Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium's FETCH! Lab. Come to this exciting weekly program to learn about science and do hands-on activities like the ones on the popular PBS tv show!

FREE with Museum admission


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Hidden Power Demos
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Explore energy, electricity generation and efficiency with Museum educators.

FREE with Museum admission



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Thursday, February 2, 2012 @ 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Friday, February 3, 2012 @ 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Saturday, February 4, 2012 @ 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Sunday, February 5, 2012 @ 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Thursday, February 9, 2012 @ 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Friday, February 10, 2012 @ 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Saturday, February 11, 2012 @ 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Sunday, February 12, 2012 @ 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Thursday, February 16, 2012 @ 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Friday, February 17, 2012 @ 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Saturday, February 18, 2012 @ 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Sunday, February 19, 2012 @ 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Monday, February 20, 2012 @ 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 @ 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 @ 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Thursday, February 23, 2012 @ 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Friday, February 24, 2012 @ 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Saturday, February 25, 2012 @ 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Sunday, February 26, 2012 @ 2:30pm - 3:30pm

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Little Wonders of Science: Minnie's Valentine
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Introduce children ages 3 to 5 to science with Mickey Mouse: Minnie’s Valentine and a fun craft. Advance registrants receive a FREE book (while supplies last) and materials to continue the study of science at home. Space is limited. Register online or call 518.382.7890 x 224 to register today!

FREE with Museum admission



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Power Hour
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Enjoy FREE general Museum admission from 11AM – Noon the first Sunday of the month. Walk the Bridge of Fire! Explore science with interactive exhibits in Power House, MRI: Examining the Human Body, Fueling the Future, and more!



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Science Discovery Demos: Light Waves
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Have an explosive visit with this bonus educational opportunity! Learn all about light waves and spectroscopy at this educator-led science demo.

FREE with Museum admission.



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