Get ready to go for the gold! Explore the science, engineering, and artistry behind cold-weather sports through hands-on activities. Free with museum admission!
Math Alive! 2 the Xtreme, 10 am-5 pm
Discover endless possibilities of math through dozens of interactive stations. Ride in a live-action snowboard race, control a Mars rover, fend off cyber invaders from inside a computer game, capture your image in a 360 freeze-motion video, and much more. Second Floor, Springfield Science Museum
Spark!Lab, 10:30 am-4 pm
Design, test, and name your own sport. Then help facilitate sports safety by developing your own piece of protective athletic gear.
Slip & Slide, 11 am-3 pm
How do different materials interact with ice? Test how various objects move over this slippery surface.
Adapt-a-Sport, 11 am-3 pm
How can sports be more accessible to everyone? Try your hand at answering this question and create something new.
Olympic Wreaths, 12-4 pm
Learn about the origins of the iconic wreath of the Olympic Games and make one of your own.
Spark!Lab is the flagship educational initiative of the Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation.
