Demonstration Essentials
- Ages:
- This demonstration is suitable for all ages.
- Duration:
- 15 minutes
- Location:
- Main Floor, Genetics Lab
Museum Map - Cost:
Schedule
These interactive experiences will tell you a lot about yourself.
Demonstrations repeat throughout the time period indicated in the schedule. Please note that the schedule is subjet to change. For up-to-date information, please see the schedule at the Information Desk on Main Level 2.
Times are through Oct. 19
See Your Own DNA
Nearly every cell in your body contains DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). Learn how to collect your own DNA in a few easy steps.
Sunday through Friday 2:45 - 3:15 pm
Fingerprinting
There are three types of fingerprints - what kind do you have? How are your fingerprints unique?
Daily throughout the day
- Museum Hours
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- Monday – Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Sunday: 11 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Open every day except Christmas Day
- Museum Location
- Getting Here
New Online Activities
- Online Activity
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See the Colors in Leaves
Use chromatography to separate the pigments in leaves and see what they're made of.
- Online Activity
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Fly a Hot-Air Balloon
See what happens when air is heated as you build and fly a huge hot-air balloon.
- Online Activity
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Build an Electric Motor
Magnets and electricity work together to make an electric motor.