Scavenger Hunt - Adult Groups
Description
Bring your club, class or group for a fun-filled interactive scavenger hunt activity in our museum! Scavenger hunts typically last roughly 30 minutes and begin with a brief introduction to our museum. followed by self-guided exploration. Our scavenger hunt worksheets come in a wide variety of topics and themes, including:
"Machines in the Museum" (looking at scientific instruments)
"Meet the Elements" (exploring the Periodic Table)
"Behind the Science" (introducing "hidden figures" of science discovery)
"Food Science Eye Spy" (looking at food innovations and objects used to analyze them)
"SciFi" (examining objects that inspired great works of science fiction)
"Science History 101"
Offered At
Science History Institute
The Science History Institute is a small museum dedicated to the history of the chemical and molecular sciences. We tell the stories behind the science: histories of discovery and innovation, challenge and change. Our collections include scientific instrumentation and tools of the laboratory, artwork related to alchemy and early chemistry, photography and archives, a specialized research library with a rare books collection, and a growing digital collection. Our main museum and permanent exhibition are on the first floor, with an additional upper level mezzanine. We also have a special changing exhibits gallery, and regular “pop-up” exhibits in our ExhibitLab and on the exterior of our building façade; please check our website to see what’s new and currently on view!
Our tours and programs are most suitable for ages 12-13 (7th grade) and up.
Details
Subjects
History, Science, Chemistry
Capacity
50 students
Duration
35 min.
Activity
Tour Groups
Grades
Adult, Postsecondary
Price Options
$2.00 per Person for Postsecondary School
$2.00 per Person for Adults