Schenectady Museum > Suits-Bueche Planetarium http://www.schenectadymuseum.org Events RSS feed of Schenectady Museum > Suits-Bueche Planetarium: February-2012 en Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:44:40 -0700 <![CDATA[Today: Saturday, February 4 2012]]> FETCH! Lab: Eat Like a Bird - 1pm @ 2:30pm

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



Hidden Power Demos - 2:30pm @ 3:30pm

Explore energy, electricity generation and efficiency with Museum educators.

FREE with Museum admission



Science Discovery Demos: Light Waves - 12:30pm @ 1pm

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.




]]> Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:44:40 -0700 <![CDATA[This month events:]]> ]]> Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:44:40 -0700 <![CDATA[Be My Valentine]]> Create something special to give to your favorite Valentine!

FREE with Museum admission.



Days:  Sunday, February-12-2012 @ 1pm - 2:30pm
]]> Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:44:40 -0700 <![CDATA[February Break Kids' Activities]]> 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



Days:  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
]]> Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:44:40 -0700 <![CDATA[February Break Planetarium Shows]]> 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



Days:  Monday, February-20-2012 @ 12pm - 4pm
Tuesday, February-21-2012 @ 12pm - 4pm
Wednesday, February-22-2012 @ 12pm - 4pm
Thursday, February-23-2012 @ 12pm - 4pm
Friday, February-24-2012 @ 12pm - 4pm
]]> Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:44:40 -0700 <![CDATA[FETCH! Lab: Canine House of Cards]]> 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



Days:  Saturday, February-25-2012 @ 1pm - 2:30pm
Sunday, February-26-2012 @ 1pm - 2:30pm
]]> Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:44:40 -0700 <![CDATA[FETCH! Lab: Eat Like a Bird]]> 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



Days:  Thursday, February-2-2012 @ 1pm - 2:30pm
Friday, February-3-2012 @ 1pm - 2:30pm
Saturday, February-4-2012 @ 1pm - 2:30pm
Sunday, February-5-2012 @ 1pm - 2:30pm
]]> Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:44:40 -0700 <![CDATA[FETCH! Lab: Float My Boat]]> 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

Days:  Thursday, February-9-2012 @ 1pm - 2:30pm
Friday, February-10-2012 @ 1pm - 2:30pm
Saturday, February-11-2012 @ 1pm - 2:30pm
]]> Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:44:40 -0700 <![CDATA[FETCH! Lab: Rescue Mission]]> 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

Days:  Thursday, February-16-2012 @ 1pm - 2:30pm
Friday, February-17-2012 @ 1pm - 2:30pm
Saturday, February-18-2012 @ 1pm - 2:30pm
Sunday, February-19-2012 @ 1pm - 2:30pm
]]> Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:44:40 -0700 <![CDATA[Hidden Power Demos]]> Explore energy, electricity generation and efficiency with Museum educators.

FREE with Museum admission



Days:  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
]]> Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:44:40 -0700 <![CDATA[Little Wonders of Science: Minnie's Valentine]]> 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



Days:  Thursday, February-16-2012 @ 11am - 12pm
Saturday, February-18-2012 @ 11am - 12pm
]]> Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:44:40 -0700 <![CDATA[Power Hour]]> 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!



Days:  Sunday, February-5-2012 @ 11am - 12pm
]]> Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:44:40 -0700 <![CDATA[Science Discovery Demos: Light Waves]]> 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.



Days:  Saturday, February-4-2012 @ 12:30pm - 1pm
Sunday, February-5-2012 @ 12:30pm - 1pm
Saturday, February-11-2012 @ 12:30pm - 1pm
Sunday, February-12-2012 @ 12:30pm - 1pm
Saturday, February-18-2012 @ 12:30pm - 1pm
Sunday, February-19-2012 @ 12:30pm - 1pm
Saturday, February-25-2012 @ 12:30pm - 1pm
Sunday, February-26-2012 @ 12:30pm - 1pm
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