Thursday, October 16, 2025 | 5:30PM – 7:00PM

In celebration of UW Madisons’ Science Festival, join the museum staff to learn about thermal shock in the creation of glass art. Students will observe how thermal shock works in different types of glass and how it handles the change in temperature. Through science exploration, students will come away with their own thermally shocked glass magnet.

The Wisconsin Science Festival (https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org) is a statewide celebration with activities for people throughout Wisconsin. Events include hands-on science exhibitions, demonstrations, performances, tours, pub nights, workshops and more.

The Wisconsin Science Festival aims to inspire and engage us in the enterprise of science and discovery; to cultivate curiosity and communicate the power of knowledge and creativity to change our worldview; to promote innovation and to cultivate the next generation of global citizens. The Wisconsin Science Festival is presented by a growing coalition of Wisconsin’s science and arts communities.

Monday, October 20, 2025 | 6:30PM – 8:00PM

Stumble into Science at Lion’s Tale – More updates about this event are on the way!