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Big Dino Fun!
Dinosphere®
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Join us in the Late Cretaceous Period as we become part of a duckbill herd, go on a fossil hunt or have a conversation with an extinct T. rex!

Biotechnology
Learning Center

ScienceWorks
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Learn about biotechnology in special lab sessions designed for family groups and children ages 10 and up. In this lab session, you can participate in one of several programs: find out what makes popcorn fluffy, what makes seeds grow or learn how your DNA makes you who you are!

Otto Frank
The Power of Children
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Experience the remarkable story of Anne Frank and her diary through the eyes of her father, Otto Frank. Remembering his beloved daughter, Otto tells what he felt upon reading her diary and his determination to share Anne's writings with the world. This show runs in rotation with other Power of Children performances.
Due to the serious subject matter, all Power of Children performances are recommended for children ages 8 and up.

Preschool Story Time
infoZone
Tuesdays; 10:30 a.m.
Preschoolers and an adult are invited for stories and special activities.

Rhyme Time
Playscape
Wednesdays; 11:30 a.m.
Join a special character for some of your favorite preschool rhymes.

Dow AgroSciences SciencePort - Try our new investigation stations!
ScienceWorks
Tuesday – Saturday;
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Find out more about the BioTech: Cool Green Tool! family investigation, and use interactive technology to explore science! Ages 9 and up with accompanying adult. For information on how to sign up, visit ChildrensMuseum.org/SciencePort.

Rock Climbing
ScienceWorks
Saturdays, Sundays and select school holidays
Free tickets (required to climb) are available at the front of ScienceWorks and are given out on a first-come, first-served basis. Morning climb tickets are available at 10 a.m.; afternoon climb tickets are available at
12:30 p.m. Climbing is for children ages 6 to 12, with one parent or guardian for every two children to handle the ropes.

Target Free Family Nights

Throughout the museum
Jan. 1; 4 – 8 p.m.
Animate your new year! Ring in the New Year with traditions, resolutions and an animation celebration.

Meet Scooby-Doo
Mezzanine
Jan. 1: 4 and 6 p.m.
Jan 2 – 3; 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m.

Meet this lovable character!
Animation was created and is circulated by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry and 2008 Cartoon Network. All rights reserved.

Paul G. Allen Family Foundation

Baby Building Blocks
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Jan. 8, 22; 11 a.m.
Babies up to 23 months and an adult are invited for stories, songs and fingerplays.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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Jan. 19; 10 a.m. — 3 p.m.
Free museum admission! Celebrate the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr. with special activities.
             Supported by: Target

LEGO Castle Adventure
      Presented by:Fazoli's

Opening Day
Special Exhibit 1
Jan. 31; 10 a.m. — 3 p.m.
Hear ye, hear ye! Step into the world of LEGO® castles and fairy tales. Learn about life in a castle with a variety of hands-on activities. Watch out for dragons!

Once Upon a Time
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Jan. 31; 1:30 p.m.
Listen to a favorite fairy tale then sit on the magic pillow to discover if you are a true prince or princess.

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