Learn about the many innovative discoveries made by Black inventors, enjoy daily performances by magician Scotty Swan, and more. Free with museum admission.
Today’s Highlights
Magician Scotty Swan, 11 am & 1 pm
Kids and parents alike get ready to enter urban wizards academy! With his unique blend of comedy, magic, pop culture references, silly puppets, amazing close up illusions and hysterical audience participation, Scotty Swan keeps his audiences laughing non-stop. (Tolman Hall, First Floor, Springfield Science Museum)
Okra Dance Company: American Dance from Africa to Broadway, 1 pm
The Okra Dance Company presents dances from various cultures around the world, with an emphasis on African American heritage. This performance takes the audience on a fun-filled journey through the evolution of popular American dance, from it’s African roots and European influences, to the dances of today. (Science Workshop, Second Floor, Springfield Science Museum)
Ongoing Activities
Black Inventors and their Inventions, 11 am-3 pm
Explore the many innovative discoveries made by Black inventors. Visitors will have several different prompts to explore while solving problems and learning history. (Spark!Lab, Second Floor, Springfield Science Museum)
Write your own Story, 11 am-3 pm
Come try your hand at storytelling by writing your own mini comic strip about your museum experience! (Mammal Hall, First Floor, Springfield Science Museum)
Make a Magician’s Wand, 12-4 pm
Design your own magician’s wand to use in creating your own magic and sleight of hand out of an ordinary pencil! (Art Discover Center, Second Floor, GWV Smith Art Museum)
