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Family Fun

June 30, 2024

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Family Fun | June 30

Scheduled Activities

The Science of Magic (SHOW)

Presented by the Super Scientific Circus
The secrets of magic are scientifically revealed in this educational, entertaining show! This show is suitable for all ages.

Noon • 1:30 p.m. • 3 p.m. (1 hour)

Doors open 15 minutes before showtime. Arrive early. Seats in the auditorium are first come, first served.

Berkner Auditorium

Changes in the Landscape of Brookhaven Lab (TALK)

Presented by Tim Green, Environmental Protection Division
Learn how the area of Brookhaven National Laboratory has changed from the late 1700s to now. See a variety of historic maps and aerial photographs. This talk is recommended for those ages 8 and older.

11 a.m. • 1 p.m. (45 minutes)

Hamilton Seminar Room, Chemistry (Bldg. 555)

Amazing Activity Zone

Presented by the Super Scientific Circus
Children learn how simple circus tricks work with physics. Reserve your tickets at the Zone table in the lobby of Berkner Hall. Space is limited. First come, first served. This is recommended for ages 5—12.

11 a.m. • Noon • 2 p.m. • 3 p.m. (45 minutes)

Cafeteria

All-Day Activities

Science Learning Center

Enjoy hands-on family fun at the Science Learning Center with interactive exhibits on many different areas of science, technology, engineering, and math.

*Tour starts in Berkner Hall Room B. Bus transportation is provided to the Science Learning Center. Arrive by 2:30 p.m. for the last bus to the facility.

The Firehouse at Brookhaven Lab

Tour Brookhaven Lab's firehouse and see firefighting gear while learning how the Laboratory Protection Division helps keep our community safe.

Brookhaven Lab Firehouse

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Bus from Berkner Hall
Walk from Berkner Hall

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'Science of Magic' Show

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Science Learning Center

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Brookhaven Lab Firehouse

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June 30

Family Fun

at the Science Learning Center
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July 21

Dazzling Discoveries

at the National Synchrotron Light Source II
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Aug. 4

Innovation and the Environment

at the Center for Functional Nanomaterials, National Weather Service
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Sept. 15

Fascinating Physics

at the Superconducting Magnet and Tandem Van de Graaff facilities
  • Free, no reservations needed
  • Gates open 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • All activities, subject to change, are first-come, first-served