By popular demand, The Discovery proudly presents the ultimate mix tape of crowd-favorite hands-on activities from 12 years of the Social Science event series. Join us to solve a crime, be buried alive, dine at the bug buffet, sketch a live nude model, create a Frankenstuff, craft a wizarding wand, witness the bed of nails, and so much more!
Labs, lectures and experiences at this Social Science will include:
Bug Buffet
Tantalize your tastebuds when you sample delicacies from the insect world.
Tallest Man
Pose for a selfie with a life-size silhouette of Robert Wadlow, the tallest human in recorded history.
Solve the Case
A serial killer is on the loose! Can you solve the case with the evidence provided? Use science to crack the case and claim CSI victory.
Find the Stash
Venture to the far corners of the museum on the hunt for hidden bottles filled with a treat, a fact about drugs, and a chance to win tickets to the next Social Science. Good Luck!
Naked and Afraid?
Take a class from professional sketch artists to learn basic sketch techniques when you create a likeness of an actual nude model.
Buried Alive
Get the feel for what it’s like to be buried alive. Don’t forget to ask a friend to shoot a photo to remember the occasion!
Potter Potion Lab
Step inside the potion lab and formulate your own custom magical potion to keep in a bottle necklace.
Wands at the Ready!
Put your magical powers to work when you create a custom wand you can use to cast spells at will.
Frankenstuff
Choose from a variety of plush friends to cut, tear and sew into your own lovable plush Frankenstein.
Rope em’ Cowboy
Use science to your advantage when you try your hand at the age-old art of roping a dummy steer.
Demos Galore
Be amazed as a member of The Discovery’s staff settles in for a quick nap on the bed of nails and performs other classic science demonstrations.
Due to the popularity of the Social Science event series, we strongly recommend that you purchase tickets in advance as capacity is limited and may sell out.
Social Science is The Discovery’s wildly popular adults-only, brain building event series featuring science demonstrations, hands-on labs, expert presentations, music, libations, and tasty bites.
