Homeschool Days: Building Structures

Imagination Station 224 Nash St SE, Wilson, NC, United States

How can bridges span huge distances and remain standing? Learn about those structural (civil) engineering principles while building bridges with the Structural Engineering. Structural engineers use their knowledge of physics, material properties, and geometrical shapes to design structures of sufficient strength and stability— maximizing safety while minimizing cost and the risk of structural failure.   Learn…

$14.00

Girl Scouts Axolotl Challenge

Imagination Station 224 Nash St SE, Wilson, NC, United States

This event is designed for the Girl Scout Axolotl Challenge fun patch. All girls in grades K-12 from Wilson County are invited to participate and learn more about Girl Scouts. Registration is required. Come and join us for an exciting adventure as we explore the fascinating world of axolotls! We'll have the chance to observe…

$12.00

Fabulous Friday: 16th Annual Egg Drop- Engineering Challenge

Imagination Station 224 Nash St SE, Wilson, NC, United States

We will be looking at the engineering design process, while taking part in an engineering challenge - for our 16th annual Egg Drop! Join us for this fabulously free evening of hands-on science for the whole family as you create then drop your egg vehicle from the 4th floor to the basement of the museum! …

Free

Spring into STEAM: Eclipse Extravaganza

Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park 301 S. Goldsboro Street, Wilson, NC, United States

Come out the Saturday prior to the eclipse, April 6th at the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park from 10am to 3pm, as the community celebrates with hands-on science and art! There will be tables and activities to explore the various valuable community partners and resources in the fields of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM).…

Free

Partial Eclipse Viewing Party in the Pollinator Garden

Imagination Station 224 Nash St SE, Wilson, NC, United States

Come out and see the partial Solar Eclipse from our Pollinator Garden! We will around 78% coverage at peak viewing around 3:12-3:18pm. Make sure you are safely looking at the sun with an approved solar viewer, that meets ISO 12312-2 international standard for solar viewing, or a pinhole viewer. We will have some to share!…

Free