Tuesday, January 31 - Saturday, February 4
Forensics in February: The Hint in the Prints
10:30-2:30
Use magnetic powder to dust for fingerprints! Learn how to take a shoeprint using a chemical coater and chemically sensitive paper.
Tuesday, February 7 - Saturday, February 11
Forensics in February: The Find in the Fibers
10:30-2:30
Analyze different animal hairs under the microscope. Do a dye test to see which fiber the suspect was wearing!
Tuesday, February 14 - Saturday, February 18
Forensics in February: The Clue in the Bugs
10:30-2:30
Explore with the dermascope and study the exoskeletons of all kinds of bugs. Meet real, live invertebrates that you can touch!
Tuesday, February 21 - Saturday, February 25
Forensics in February: The Evidence in the Ink
10:30-2:30
Experiment with chromatography to find out which pen the suspect used! Examine the note left at the crime scene and learn about handwriting analysis.
Tuesday, February 28 - Saturday, March 3
Forensics in February: The Proof in the DNA
10:30-2:30
Learn about genetics, and make a necklace using your own DNA. Take a final look at the investigation board, and see if you can figure out whodunit!
Upcoming Schedule
COMING THIS FEBRUARY
The Mystery of the Missing Morpho
A Morpho has gone missing! Someone has stolen the Museum's biggest, bluest butterfly, and it's up to you to solve the mystery. Join us in the Lab this month as we crack the case using the same forensic tools as real crime scene investigators. Each week we'll tackle a different area of forensics, from fabric dye tests to insect investigations. Add your clues to our investigation boards, and watch as the evidence builds by the end of the month!
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!