Multi-discipline Program Artistic Discipline

While reporting live, The Story Ship’s science reporter, Sarah, is kidnapped by aliens and trapped on a space ship bound for the outer regions of our solar system! Audience volunteers must quickly form a Rescue ...

"Super Me" Anti-Bullying

“Super Me” (Anti-Bullying Super Power Training) Available Live In Person or Virtually “Super Me! Live Immersive Adventure Highly Interactive Experience Utilizes CASEL’s Social Emotional Learning ...

1-hour Enhanced Workshops

Guided Tour + Visualizing Black Art Workshop Schools will check-in and enjoy a guided tour with a Docent who will provide in depth information on the history of the Gantt center and one selected art exhibition of ...

ACT's 'WE ARE: CHILDREN WHO WORKED IN THE MILLS'

ACT’s ‘WE ARE: CHILDREN WHO WORKED IN THE MILLS’ (From Farm to Factory) is a program designed to educate, enlighten, empower, activate curiosity and involve students in a hands-on theatre arts experience while ...

All About Animals

Students will get up close and personal with the animal kingdom in this tactile exploration of seven major classes of animals. They will examine authentic specimens, discovering the unique traits that make them ...

All That Matters

Discover the captivating world of matter as students compare the properties of solids, liquids and gases. Unleash students’ scientific curiosity as they analyze materials, unveiling distinctive properties such as ...

Animal Behavior and Adaptation

Students will enter the captivating world of animal behaviors and adaptations as they test their skills using some of the natural world’s unique and beneficial adaptations. Active exploration of specimens and ...

Animal Care: Behind the Scenes

Discovery Place museums are home to a wide variety of animal life. Go behind the scenes with our curators and resident animals to see what goes into providing proper diet, environment, and enrichment for our ...

Animal Explorations

Students will explore the adaptations that help animals from six different biomes meet their basic needs and survive. By observing and collecting data from numerous real specimens, learners seek to understand how ...

Animal Life Cycles

Students will follow animals through the captivating stages of their life cycles. They’ll use Animal Ambassadors, Museum specimens, and interactive stations to compare different types of life cycles and explore ...

Australian Culture with Paul Taylor (Multidiscipline Residencies, Performances and Workshops)

Paul Taylor performs Wonders Down Under, Australian Music & Stories. Wonders Down Under is an interactive multifaceted performance. Students come away with a unique look at the wonderful Aussie character through an ...

Backyard Biology

Students will take an exhilarating journey into the world of science and nature, engaging with live animals and witnessing thrilling discoveries. Our expert curators and resident animals will unveil secrets on how ...

Buddy ’Bots

Students will become computer programmers and apply computational thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork to code robots through thought-provoking challenges. Budding engineers will have a blast collaborating with ...

Can You Hear Me?

Listen closely as you discover the science of sound. Students will conduct experiments to test vibrations, manipulate pitch and volume, and measure sound waves.

Carolina Critters

Children will explore the fascinating world of biodiversity. With Animal Ambassadors and biofacts at their fingertips, they’ll see the animal world in a new way as they discover the similarities and differences ...

Catapult Creators

Dive into the world of catapults and engineering marvels! Watch students unlock their creativity and expand their potential and kinetic energy knowledge as they use the Engineering Design Process to design, build, ...

Catapult Engineer

Students will explore the physics of projectiles and potential and kinetic energy as they use the Engineering Design Process to design, build, test and improve their catapults to achieve the ultimate launch.

Chemical Changes

Get ready for thrilling chemical adventures, including detonating hydrogen balloons, as students unravel the mysteries of material properties. They’ll uncover the distinctions between physical and chemical ...

Chia Pets! (All Levels)

This fun and creative program combines science and art for a whimsical final display of spouted sculptures. Students will learn how to create their own unique pinch pots and clay forms ready for chia seed ...

Classifying Critters

Prepare for an exhilarating adventure and meet some of the Museum’s incredible Animal Ambassadors. These lively Museum residents will spark curiosity and inspire children’s questions and observations as they ...

Clay Animation (Grades 3-12)

Students will love building adorable clay characters and bringing them to life as animations. Students will work in groups and go through the process of developing their characters, setting, plot, conflict and ...

Community Helpers

Community helpers are people whose jobs help the community be a better place. Children will explore different jobs to better understand the important role these helpers have in our community.

Concepts of Chemistry

Start students on the path to chemistry and embark on an exhilarating journey through molecules and solutions. Students will manipulate chemical reactions, decipher physical and chemical changes, and concentrate on ...

Conceptual Portraiture (Grades 4-12)

Students will learn how to convey ideas through symbolic portraits of themselves or their classmates. Students will write and sketch out a plan for their portraits. We will provide lights, backdrops, props and more ...

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