The Edgerton Explorit Center was founded in 1995 to instill and nurture in all people the joy of scientific discovery and exploration through hands-on learning experiences following the legacy of Dr. Harold "Doc" Edgerton, MIT professor and inventor. The Edgerton Explorit Center inspires kids age 2 to 92 through exciting activities and state-of-the-art programming.

In the past few years, with the support of our members and benefactors, the EEC has launched Edgerton on the Move to bring science on the road to elementary aged students of Nebraska. This program offers a variety of dynamic Outreach Programs in addition the Center, Exhibits, Camps, Tours, Activities and Special Events bringing science to students across Nebraska and national recognition to the EEC and its tremendous staff of science educators for creative programming.


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On Saturday, October 22nd, the EEC will showcase its newest programming, Gizmos & Gadgets: Delivered to Your Home. This is a Family Event starting at 6 p.m. with science activities and sampling of wine from Prairie Creek Vineyards followed by a steak dinner. The highlight of the evening will featuring a demonstration of Gizmos and Gadgets by Edgerton Explorit Center's Director, Ken Schroeder. Each guest will receive a Gizmos & Gadgets kit to allow your own discoveries and an opportunity to join the Gizmo's & Gadgets Club. CLICK HERE for tickets - $30 for adults, $5 for children.

Gizmos & Gadgets provides a box filled with a gizmo or a gadget and thoughtful questions designed to encourage increased interest and curiosity in core science concepts like flight, floatation, magnetism, refraction and chemical compound building to your home each month. CLICK HERE for more information.


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Edgerton Explorit Center: Rates and Information


Fall & Winter Hours: Thursday - Saturday from 9:00 to 4:00. Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00.
Group tours are available Monday - Saturday by reservation.

General Admission: $5.00 per person.
Children under 4 years of age are admitted free.

Group Rate: $4.00 per person. (20 person minimum)
To be eligible for the group rate a reservation is required.

Group Tour Information: *Duration - 2 to 3 hours. Two 30-minute science demonstrations are provided in addition to "Explorit Zone" time.

*Duration time may be extended. Additional activities and fees will be applicable.



Demonstrations

STOPPING TIME
VideoLightBox Gallery generated by VideoLightBox.com Strobe light physics - Doc Edgerton's magical strobe light is the star of this entertaining and educational half-hour show. Students are encouraged to participate in the fun while they learn about stop-motion photography and other wonders of the strobe. Ever see a balloon pop? Kids in this show do!

P.S.I.
VideoLightBox Gallery generated by VideoLightBox.com Pressure. Systems. Investigations. Investigate the magic of air pressure! This thirty-minute demonstration will explore imploding cans, eggs into bottles and the awesome power of air.

GO SHOW
VideoLightBox Gallery generated by VideoLightBox.com This 30 minute science demonstration explores all types of motion and the forces that make them go. From hand held rockets to hydrogen balloons, we look at all the things that make us move. Fasten your seat belts because this ride will take you places.

ARCTIC BLAST
VideoLightBox Gallery generated by VideoLightBox.com Super Cold Chemistry - Have Arctic Blast learning about the properties of dry ice and liquid nitrogen during this 30-minute long demonstration that proves science can be fascinating. Learn about the incredible freezing power of super cold substances and shatter a frozen tennis ball, have fun!

AMAZING BUBBLES
VideoLightBox Gallery generated by VideoLightBox.com Making bubbles is lots of fun, and educational too, as you will discover during this entertaining 30-minute demonstration designed to reveal the science of bubbleology. What are bubbles made of? Can you change their shape? Why do they reflect light? And best of all, have you ever been inside of a bubble?

SPARKS
VideoLightBox Gallery generated by VideoLightBox.com Sparks fly - and so does the fun - when students meet the Van de Graff generator during this 30-minute exploration of electricity. Participants learn the difference between volts and amps while taking part in simple experiments - some are even a little "shocking" and "hair-raising!"