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SCI-TECH WORKSHOP: OPTICAL TOYS
Saturday, July 12
Saturday, July 26
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
$5 per participant |
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Join us for a hands-on workshop where you can learn about the techniques and tools involved in creating the optical illusion of motion. Discover how "persistence of vision" makes it all possible and build your own Phenakistoscope and Thaumatrope to take home. Limited availability – reservations of up to 4 children can be made beginning the Monday of the week the program is offered by calling (212) 833-7858. |
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FAMILY WORKSHOP: WHAT'S IN THE SEA
Thursday, July 17
2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
$5 per participant |
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Watch Dora The Explorer: Beaches / Go, Diego, Go! Diego Save The Baby Humpback Whale and then stay for a fun hands on workshop where you can make your own special beach toy using materials from the sea. Especially for our younger audience. No reservation is required and space is limited. |
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FAMILY WORKSHOP: FUN WITH FOSSILS
Thursday, August 7
3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
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Watch Sesame Street: Dinosaurs and then stay for a fun hands on workshop where you can learn more about your favorite dinosaur friends and you can become an archeologist and dig up your own dino bones. Especially for our younger audience. No reservation is required and space is limited. |
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SCI-TECH WORKSHOP: MAGNETIC MOTION
Saturday, August 23
Saturday, August 30
12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
$7 per participant |
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Get your motors running! Explore how motors work as you learn some of the basic principles of electromagnets. Get busy building your own electric motor and discover how magnets put it all in motion. Reservations of up to 4 children can be made beginning the Monday of the week the program is offered by calling (212) 833-7858. |
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TECH IN THE PLAZA: PEEKING INTO PLAYSTATION®
Saturday, July 26
Saturday, August 16
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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You know how to play the game but do you know how the game is played? Go beyond what's on your screen and explore the inner workings of a PlayStation®2 console and Dual Shock2 controller. Learn what makes these devices uniquely designed for interactive game playing and how they differ from your average computer. Take it apart yourself as museum staff guide you through the process piece by piece. No reservation required and space is limited. Best suited for ages 8 and up. |
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