National Chemistry Week

National Chemistry Week Gallery: Toddler Town – Level 1 Description: Discover the effects of osmosis while observing what happens after sprinkling salt on watercolors! Supported by Gallery: Young at Art – Level 3 Description: Construct chemical compound models and see which ones make the strongest structures! Gallery: Patents Pending Science Bench – Level 3 Description: The 2026 National Chemistry Week theme is “Chemistry Under Construction.” Join us as we explore how foam is being used to build homes. DAILY DISCOVERIES Let’s Go Code! Special for Little Learners 5 and Younger Time: 10:30 am and 1:30 pm Location: The PNC Art Zone Gallery: Toddler Town – Level 1 Description: Explore the basics of coding through this interactive program featuring Carl the Coding Caterpillar! Supported by One Point Perspective Time: 11:00 am Location: Presentation Space Gallery: Young at Art – Level 3 Description: Learn how to create the illusion of depth in your art through perspective drawing techniques. DISCOVER Bones – At the Science Bench Time: 11:30 am Location: Science Bench Sponsored by Nevada National Security Sites Gallery: Patents Pending – Level 3 Description: Running, playing, and dancing – these fun and complex movements would not be possible without bones. Join us for an exploration of the human skeleton and learn how bones help us to keep moving while protecting our most important organs. Helpful Hydroelectricity Time: 12:30 pm Location: Presentation Space Gallery: Energy/Energía – Level 3 Description: Water is a force of nature that carves mountains, erodes canyons, and provides plentiful potential for power. Discover how hydroelectric energy can help power our cities. Sounds, Lights, Action! Time: 1:00 pm Location: Stage Area Gallery: Fantasy Festival – Level 1 Description: Learn how to use sound and lighting e_ects to enhance theatrical productions in the Riseman Family Theatre! Circuits in a Snap Time: 2:00 pm Location: Open Making Gallery: DISCOVERY Lab – Level 2 Description: Learn how to use electrical circuits to power lights and motors and then try your hand at electrical engineering! Electrifying Encounters – At the Science Bench Time: 3:00 pm Location: Science Bench Sponsored by Nevada National Security Sites Gallery: Patents Pending – Level 3 Description: Sparks will fly as you learn about electricity in this hair-raising experience! The Pirate, The Princess, & Playing Nice Puppet Show Time: 4:00 pm Location: Riseman Family Theatre Gallery: Fantasy Festival – Level 1 Description: Can a playful pirate and a powerful princess compromise to save their kingdom? Join us as we learn the value of sharing at the Riseman Family Theatre.