Tuesday, May 22 - Saturday, May 26
Testing Antacids
10:30-2:30
What do scientist need to think about when they are designing medicines? In this lab, we will test different antacids to find out which ones are the strongest and fastest.
Monday, May 28 - Saturday, June 2
Sunny Days
10:30 - 2:30
How do you protect yourself from the sun? In this lab, you will use UV-sensitive plastic to test the UV-protection of sunscreens, sunglasses and clothing to find out how well they block harmful rays. Then make a UV-detecting bracelet to take home!
Tuesday, June 5 - Saturday, June 9
Pollen Counts!
10:30-2:30
Bad news for those with allergies: pollen reached record levels in the Triangle this season! In this lab, we will make a pollen collector and conduct a simulated pollen count. Examine different types of pollen and dust under a microscope, while learning some tips for controlling allergies.
Upcoming Schedule
About The Lab
Grab a pair of safety goggles and dive into a hands-on experiment at The Lab. In this exhibit, you’ll take on the role of a scientist and ask questions, make observations, and most important, get your hands dirty! Find out which sodas are the most acidic, what a scab looks like under a microscope, and what you can do to fight the flu.
While you’re here, engage with our team of EXPERT VOLUNTEERS and find out what it’s like to have a career in science.
Labs change weekly during the school year, and daily during the summer, so check out our CALENDAR PAGE to see our extended schedule.
LEARN EXPERIMENTS you can do at home!