This week we finally got to see our newest exhibit, Science & Art, when it arrived at the Museum of Discovery on Monday.

Science & Art shows how science and art work together to make our lives better and more interesting.

What does Origami have to do with geometry? Why is a worm considered art to some? How is music created from a micro-chip? And how can a nanometer of water become a fun, interactive experience. All these questions and more will be answered in the new Science & Art exhibit developed and created by the Science Museum of Minnesota for the Arkansas Discovery Network. Read all about this exhibit and the scientists here.

The Museum of Discovery is having a special premiere event May 5, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. FREE and open to the public. Live music, refreshments and children’s activities. RSVP recommended (501) 396-7050 ext. 210.

See more behind-the-scenes pictures of Science & Art!

This summer is the perfect time to hit the road and check out all the museums in the Arkansas Discovery Network. With an exhibit opening at each museum, and a final chance to see Rhy Thomas' Science Circus on his 2009 Arkansas Tour, it will really be worth your while!

Backyard Science opens June 20 at the Museum of Discovery
Newton's Corner - Mid-America Science Museum
Illusion Confusion opens July 16 at the Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas
Astronomy - It's a Blast! - Discovery Place Children's Museum, Texarkana Museums System
Arkansas Rocks, Rivers and Roadcuts - University of Arkansas Center for Math and Science Education
GPS Adventures Arkansas opens May 16 at the Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources
Exploring the Frontier - Arkansas State University Museum

More info at www.arkansasdiscoverynetwork.org/RoadTrip

Girl Scouts earned badges at the museums of Texarkana Museums System April 20 - 24 while having fun.

Workshops included Victorian Games, Junior Archeologist, Tea at the Ace of Clubs House and Architectural tours.

See more pics!

Museum of Discovery, Little Rock
Go Green May 1-2 Explore ways we can help our earth. http://www.amod.org/events_upcoming.html

Endangered Species May 6-9 Discover which animals are in danger of going away forever and what you can do about it.  www.amod.org/events_upcoming.html

Science & Art exhibit opens Saturday, May 9. Special premiere event May 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m. FREE and open to the public. Live music, refreshments and children’s activities. RSVP recommended (501) 396-7050 ext. 210

10th annual Dino Dash May 30 presented by Verizon Wireless May 30 5K Run/Walk and 1K Fun run for families and school groups Register here.

Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, Pine Bluff
701 Main St., Pine Bluff
“Annie”
7:30 p.m. May 15-16 and 2 p.m. May 17
”Annie,” the Center’s annual youth musical, is based on the comic strip “Orphan Annie” and features the songs, “Tomorrow” and “It’s a Hard-Knock Life.” Tickets are now on sale at the Center and costs range from $11 to $15.
 “Traces of the Trade” 6 p.m. May 14
A Sundance Festival award-winning film about the slave trade, “Traces of the Trade,” will be shown free of charge at the Center. A discussion will follow the film and will feature a couple involved in the production of the film.
More information at www.artssciencecenter.org or our Facebook page.

Mid-America Science Museum
Engineer It! Summer Science Day Camps, June 15 – July 23, Monday – Thursday, 9am – 12 noon
Exciting and educational hands-on science for kids with a different engineering theme each week, and a different topic each day.Campers aged 6 – 11 can join for one day, one week, all five weeks, or any combination. Build mountains and tear them down. Build water-power rockets. Build bridges, robots and boats. Feel what it’s like to be an airplane. Build a tower and test in on a walk-on earthquake platform. Parents and Grandparents are invited to participate.Great for summer family vacations – kids can learn, and adults can explore scenic Hot Springs, or just relax! Some scholarships are available; call for specific information.  

More info…
Registration Form

Arkansas State University Museum, Jonesboro
Reveal the secrets of this ancient tomb at the Arkansas State University Museum at the The Mystery of the Mayan Medallion.  Enter the world of Palenque, Mexico, and follow clues the team left behind when the archaeological team disappeared!  The Mystery of the Mayan Medallion was developed by The Arkansas Discovery Network specifically for Arkansas and the network’s partner museums. This exhibit uses the mystery and intrigue of the Mayan empire to explore math, science, and history in a unique and interesting way sure to capture the attention of all who visit. Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 9 – 4; Saturday – Sunday; 1 – 5. http://museum.astate.edu or 870-972-2074

Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources
Sports: The American Obsession Chautauqua June 4-6, 2009. Characters portrayed are Bobby Jones, Joe Louis and Babe Ruth.
 
Collection Workshop - Learn how to care for photos and paper documents. May 16 9-12:30. Cost is $25.
 
Every Wednesday in June  is Summer Enrichment programs. Call the museum for more information.
 
Collection Workshop -How to do an oral history. June 20  9-12:30. Cost is $25.
 
Space Camp June 22-24 Children ages 8-12, join the fun in learning about space. This 3-day camp will include a visit to Planet 'X', crafts, and other learning experiences. Each child will bring their lunch. Snacks will be furnished for each session. Space is limited and reservations are required.
Admission: $40

The mission of the Network is to bring world-class educational experiences to the children and families of Arkansas. A generous grant of $7.3 million from the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation initiated the Network and made the programs possible.

Find out more about the network of museums across the state of Arkansas. To keep up on the latest events and a behind-the-scenes look every now and then, check out our flickr photostream or flickr group page, our blog, our Facebook page, or follow us on Twitter.

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