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What are clouds made of… a lot of water droplets. The atmosphere where clouds form is very cold; when we create clouds in the Explore More Life lab we use liquid nitrogen which is -320 degrees. The liquid nitrogen condenses the cool air in the bottle, forming tiny water droplets. The sky is the limit at Discovery Place – join us for a live Show today!

One of Discovery Place’s program specialists, Heather Heslep, spent part of August on the northern part of the East Coast on an adventure with the Marine Mammal Institute. This post the final one in a series that follows her adventure as she learns more about marine mammals and climate change.

Mystic Aquarium - Sunday, August 14
Mystic, Connecticut (known as the setting of the movie Mystic Pizza) is a charming town also featuring Mystic Aquarium, one of the nation's leading aquariums. Home to beluga whales, penguins and more, the Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration offers amazing fauna and facilities along with educators who believe in inquiry-based philosophy. From the exhibits linking an oscilloscope and an electric eel, to the jellies, to anatomically correct... Keep reading.

One of Discovery Place’s program specialists, Heather Heslep, spent part of August on the northern part of the East Coast on an adventure with the Marine Mammal Institute. This post the second in a series that follows her adventure as she learns more about marine mammals and climate change.

We started our day on Wednesday, August 10th at the LEED-certified Jennette’s Pier at Nag’s Head, a great spot for leisurely walks on the pier, fishing or just going to the beach. Three giant wind turbines strategically placed on the pier not only capture wind that can supply 50% of the electricity for the facility, but are aesthetically pleasing as well.

We also spent a portion of the day at the Virginia Aquarium, where Sue Barco, a lead researcher on dolphins, spoke about... Keep reading.

One of Discovery Place’s program specialists, Heather Heslep, headed up the East Coast this week on an adventure with Marine Mammal Institute. Heather was selected for the program because of her passion for education and work with the Museum. This post is the first of several that will follow her adventure as she learns more about marine mammals and climate change.

When opportunity knocks, do you answer? Sometimes I do, sometimes I don’t, but as I sit here on a bus headed to Jennette’s Pier , I am glad that I chose to apply for the Marine Mammal Institute. I knew that this would be a once in a lifetime opportunity, so I submitted an application to be part of this 10-day, fully-funded professional development opportunity designed for enthusiastic grassroots educators... Keep reading.

Take a fantastic and fun journey with us this summer! Explore ancient civilizations, spend a night in the Museum, trek to an amazing waterfall, and feel the g-forces as a part of Discovery Place’s Summer Camps.

Consider starting the adventure at Discovery Place, where in our Mummies, Tombs and Pharaohs Camp we’ll explore the science behind some of the most fascinating mysteries of the pyramids and the surprisingly advanced science of the Ancient Egyptians. Participate in the preparations of mummification, learn about metallurgy, and create booby traps much like the ones Egyptians designed to protect the Pyramids.

Or maybe pack your bag and experience the first ever overnight Summer Camp in the Museum. In Summer Science Institute - Overnight, you will experience the... Keep reading.