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Open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Extended hours are available during Twilight at the Museum nights (select Fridays; all ages) and Science After Hours (July 18; adults only). See events calendar for details!

All Ears!

Animal ears have an inner part and an outer (pinna) part. The pinnae act as a funnel to collect and amplify sound and increase hearing abilities. Animals move their pinnae to help them locate sounds around them, especially to warn them of danger.
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DIY Robot Hand

We use our hands to grasp things, give fist bumps and communicate, but why are we able to use our hands in so many ways? See how our hands work on the inside with this easy prototype you can make at home.
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