Daisy and Duke exploring their new home (and loving it!)
Friday, May 10, 2013 - 15:38
April's Science After Dark will focus on why we make mistakes. A neuroscientist from UAMS will discuss how the human brain is wired to make mistakes, a magician and hypnotist will be on hand; we'll discuss Darwin Awards and even learn about "Male Blindness" Join us Wednesday, April 24 from 6-8 pm!
Thursday, April 18, 2013 - 17:52
Arkansas Discovery Network Advisory Council members met today and during their meeting, they made CD hovercrafts. These hovercrafts are made by sixth-graders when they're visited by ADN's mobile museum, The Race for Planet-X. Learn more here: http://museumofdiscovery.org/raceforplanetx
Thursday, April 11, 2013 - 15:52
Our two ferrets, Daisy and Duke, out having fun as a part of their
daily enrichment
Wednesday, April 10, 2013 - 10:50
This month's Science After Dark is "In Like A Lion, Out Like A Lamb; The Science of Extreme Weather".
March 27th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Over 21
Free for Members/$5.00 for Non Members.
Monday, March 18, 2013 - 13:59
African Rhythms will be at the Museum featuring Zinse Aggine and the Hope Drum Ballet. Check out this video from last year's event. Public shows will be today (2/22) at 2pm and Saturday (2/23) at 11:30 am, 1pm and 3 pm.
Friday, February 22, 2013 - 11:28
Learn about the advancements made by African American Scientist and here why we are all Africans.
Those attending the 21-and-over-only event full of Africa science-based experiences will get the chance to:
Meet some African animals and learn more about many of the continent's best-known inhabitants.
Examine some of the more exotic skeletons of African animals, pulled from the Museum of Discovery's collection, as well as skulls, hides and other animal artifacts from the Little Rock Zoo.
Learn about the science and scientists of Africa, including troubling phenomena like the melting of the snow cap on Mount Kilimanjaro.
Explore "The Development of Construction from the Age of the Pharaoh to Modern Egypt," as Dr. Akhnoukh talks about pyramids, pharaoh temples and newer projects such as the high dam in Aswan, Cairo Tower, the famous Alexandria Library, and the Egyptian Museum.
Enjoy African roots-based music.
And learn why deep down in our DNA, we are all African.
Ages 21 and older
Admission: $5 per person
Cash Bar Available
Thursday, February 21, 2013 - 22:55
Join us January 30 for this month's Science After Dark and learn the science of how the world may end...someday. 6:00 - 8:00 pm, over 21 only, $5.00 to enter (FREE for members), cash bar available.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013 - 21:55
Tuesday, January 8, 2013 - 10:52
Planet X coming to visit your school? Get ready by viewing this video with your class!
Tuesday, October 23, 2012 - 11:48
Friday, August 31, 2012 - 16:01
Rocket Science Camp was held in July 2012 for campers ages 10-13. It included instruction and activity focused on aerodynamics, flight and gravity
Monday, July 30, 2012 - 13:34
One of many summer science camps hosted at the Museum of Discovery in Little Rock. For more summer camp information, log onto www.museumofdiscovery.org.
Friday, July 13, 2012 - 14:39
On DISPLAY THROUGH JULY 29, 2012
This 3,000 square foot interactive exhibit engages through hands-on exploration and discovery, submerging one into the deep undersea world. Extreme Deep depicts the myteries of the ocean's greatest depths. Newly discovered life forms, thermal vents, close-up views of deep-sea research submersibles as well as shipwrecks including the Titanic, are among the attractions this amazing adventure. Museum goers will observe firsthand the technology that only recently has allowed men and women to travel to the ocean floor.
Visitors can operate a replica of the submersible Alvin, and simulate a dive up to depths of up to three miles. They can fly a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) over a model of the Titanic's deck. They can manipulate Alvin's robotic arm by picking up lava rocks and clams from the seafloor while peering through the window.
Extreme Deep, designed for ages 6 and older, introduces biology, chemistry, geology, history, exploration and the critical role that technology plays in understanding our world and its future.
Extreme Deep is presented by Little Rock Family Magazine.
Tuesday, July 3, 2012 - 16:23
Today, the Museum of Discovery received twin harmonic tesla coils in its Demonstration Theater as an addition to the "Awesome Science" program series for the purpose of educating people on the power of electricity and electrical currents.
A Tesla Coil is an electrical resonant transformer. It produces high voltage, low current, high frequency alternating current. Tesla coils "sing," because they vibrate. All sound is vibration, the toroids, or domes, of these coils vibrate in resonance to the frequency of the electricity they emit. One can change the tones by adjusting the rate of the electrical frequency. The higher the frequency, the higher the tone.
Public shows will begin once museum staff has been appropriately trained and all safety precautions have been established. Visit twin tesla coil demonstration to learn more about tesla coils.
The Museum of Discovery has programming for multiple audiences of all ages. Its mission is to ignite a passion for science, technology and math in a dynamic, interactive environment. For more information on the Donald W. Reynolds Science Center at the Museum of Discovery, visit www.museumofdiscovery.org, follow us on www.facebook.com/museumofdiscovery or call (501) 396-7050.
Friday, June 29, 2012 - 16:53
Astronomy, It's a Blast
Traveling Exhibit
March 24 -- September 17
All ages
General Admission: $10 adults; $8 ages 1-12; free under 1; members free
This collection of seven interactive exhibits explores black holes, celestial navigation, air rockets, the space shuttle and more. It is part of the Road Trip series traveling through the Arkansas Discovery Network. The Network is an innovative collaboration of seven museums and educational centers in Arkansas. The network focuses on making hands-on, interactive museum experiences more accessible to approximately 500,000 schoolchildren and their families.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012 - 16:10
Astronomy, It's a Blast
Traveling Exhibit
March 24 -- September 17
All ages
General Admission: $10 adults; $8 ages 1-12; free under 1; members free
This collection of seven interactive exhibits explores black holes, celestial navigation, air rockets, the space shuttle and more. It is part of the Road Trip series traveling through the Arkansas Discovery Network. The Network is an innovative collaboration of seven museums and educational centers in Arkansas. The network focuses on making hands-on, interactive museum experiences more accessible to approximately 500,000 schoolchildren and their families.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012 - 13:05
Astronomy, It's a Blast
Traveling Exhibit
March 24 -- September 17
All ages
General Admission: $10 adults; $8 ages 1-12; free under 1; members free
This collection of seven interactive exhibits explores black holes, celestial navigation, air rockets, the space shuttle and more. It is part of the Road Trip series traveling through the Arkansas Discovery Network. The Network is an innovative collaboration of seven museums and educational centers in Arkansas. The network focuses on making hands-on, interactive museum experiences more accessible to approximately 500,000 schoolchildren and their families.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 - 14:49
Wiggle Worms is a weekly program designed specifically for pre-k children (ages 6 and younger) to introduce science to your young explorer with story time and an activity.
Each week is a different activity. Wiggle Worms is open to any attendee with general admission or free to Museum of Discovery members.
Monday, June 25, 2012 - 16:00
Come learn about the evolution of the cinema - from silent fims, to special effects in modern-day movies. Whether you're a Charlie Chaplin fan or a Star Wars buff, you won't want to miss this month's event. Come as your favorite movie character and munch on some movie snacks - it's a contest, so dress the part and be prepared to win. We'll also have a blockbuster movie soundtrack trivia contest, so start brushing up now. So much going on at Science After Dark. See you there.
This monthly event is for the grown-ups. Why? Because, science is fun...at any age!
Sunday, June 24, 2012 - 23:56
Ed Buckner does a tv spot for the new Tornado Alley exhibit at the Museum of Discovery
Wednesday, June 20, 2012 - 15:20
Here's a commercial made by the kids from the Lights! Camera! Action! summer camp. One of our campers took the footage home and edited this commercial. Check it out!
Wednesday, June 20, 2012 - 15:18
The campers attending Lights Camera Action at the Museum of Discovery are working on special effects. On this day, they experimented with a homemade hovercraft.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012 - 15:14
Little Rock police officers Marsh and McEntire brought partner horses Deuce and Black Knight to the Museum of Discovery on Tuesday, June 20, 2012, during the Summer Junior Vet Camp. Children asked questions and received lessons on everything from police equipment to care and training of these magnificent animals.
Tuesday, June 19, 2012 - 14:56
Whether it's boating on one of Arkansas's beautiful lakes and rivers, spending time at the pool, or heading to the beach, we like to soak up as much fun as we can in a few short months. But our favorite pass times can teach us a lot about science.
As people begin to start the summer season, the Museum of Discovery prepares for its "Summer Fun Extravaganza" event June 14-16, 2012. Visitors will learn the science behind some of the most popular summertime activities.
Discovery Cart Demonstrations:
Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 10 am; 12 pm; 2 pm; 4 pm
Discovery Court Programs:
Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 11 am; 1 pm; 3 pm
Thursday, June 14, 2012 - 15:28
