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Discovery Bench Activities

By spectrUM Discovery Area

Listed under Science & Technology

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About this program

From 2:00–6:00pm, Tuesday through Saturday, spectrUM leads hands-on science activities at the Discovery Bench in our museum.

Hands-on activities are selected based on weekly themes.

How to join

Drop-in: Discovery Bench Activities at spectrUM Discovery Area

Cost help

spectrUM Discovery Area publishes scholarships, sliding fees, or other financial aid. Ask the provider how to apply, or see Help paying.

Past seasons

Published dates from previous seasons, kept so families can compare programs between years.

View 3 past sessions
What the provider published for past seasons
SessionDatesCost
All About AnatomyTue, Sep 22, 2026–Sat, Sep 26, 2026Not published
Heart DissectionFri, Sep 25, 2026

2-6pm

Not published
Engineering ManiaTue, Sep 29, 2026–Sat, Oct 3, 2026Not published

  • All About Anatomy

    Dates
    Tue, Sep 22, 2026–Sat, Sep 26, 2026
    Cost
    Not published

  • Heart Dissection

    Dates
    Fri, Sep 25, 2026

    2-6pm

    Cost
    Not published

  • Engineering Mania

    Dates
    Tue, Sep 29, 2026–Sat, Oct 3, 2026
    Cost
    Not published