The Science Mill is hosting Mysteries of Science on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, May 24-26, from 10 am to 4 p.m., at 101 South Lady Bird Lane Johnson City, TX.
Designed for all ages, the event invites young “detectives” to explore the mysteries of the natural world, from Antarctica to black holes, through hands-on activities, brain challenges, and interactive fun.
In addition to the science museum’s regular exhibits, special activities scheduled are designed to cover the STEM fields of glaciology, biology, chemistry, forensics, math, and astronomy. They include:
Bleeding Glacier
Visitors will become polar explorers to uncover the mysteries of Antarctica's Blood Falls. They will examine facts and observe samples under the microscope, recording observations in a detective notebook, then use the data to solve the “mystery” of the “bleeding” glacier.
Fingerprint Detectives
Someone has walked away with a banana from our Banana Piano, leaving behind a banana peel and fingerprint. Detectives will study fingerprints to catch the Banana Bandit.
Journey Through Space & Numbers
A black hole has mysteriously appeared at the Science Mill, pulling everything into it. To escape its gravitational pull and escape, explorers must measure surroundings and collect mathematical clues hidden along the path.
A special guest will be on site on Monday, May 26, only. Forensic Anthropologist Sophia R. Mavroudas, PhD is a biological anthropologist who specializes in bone biology, forensic anthropology, and humanitarian forensics. She will share her work on conducting skeletal recoveries around the world and using the microstructure of bone changes to estimate age-at-death and uncover other facts.
All activities come with General Admission. Complete schedules, tickets, and details can be found at www.sciencemill.org.