Assembly Shows
Make science entertaining with our high-energy assembly shows, designed to excite and engage large groups of students through interactive demonstrations. Perfect for schools and special events, these 45-minute shows captivate audiences of 100–250 students and ignite enthusiasm for science. It's always a blast!
The Science of "Suds"
Get ready to feel bubbly with a fun, hands-on exploration of the colorful science of soap and water. This engaging stage show uncovers the mysteries behind bubbles’ shape, color, and surprising behavior. Students will investigate why bubbles are round, test ways to keep them from popping, and experiment with different gases like helium and carbon dioxide to see how they change bubble movement. With larger-than-life demonstrations — including a chance for one student to step inside a giant bubble — this interactive experience merges science with unforgettable entertainment!
Extreme Air
Air just got extreme! This hands-on assembly experience lets students learn about the science of air pressure through exciting demonstrations — like making objects hover, breaking boards with a ping pong ball, and launching a PVC endcap through a wooden board. They'll see first-hand how air impacts the world around them with mind-blowing experiments like a jumbo air cannon, floating beach balls, and a vacuum crushing a juice box. It's an entertaining, educational adventure that’s sure to amaze. Ready to be blown away?
Global Soundscapes
Take your students on an unforgettable journey through the soundscapes of Costa Rica’s rainforests, Hawaii’s coral reefs, and Mongolia’s vast grasslands — right from an assembly hall. This interactive, National Science Foundation-funded program introduces students to the science of sound and its role in biodiversity. They’ll watch real scientists explore ecosystems through sound, listen to rainforest recordings, analyze spectrographs, try Mongolian throat singing, and even create a live, immersive soundscape together. It’s a hands-on learning experience that brings science to life in a whole new way.
Other Ways to Engage
NGSS-Aligned Programs
Ready to bring science to life? Dive in with the Connecticut Science Center’s NGSS-aligned programs for grades K–12. Available on-site or as traveling experiences, each session is inquiry-based, student-driven, and designed around the disciplinary core ideas and crosscutting concepts of the Next Generation Science Standards.
Exploration Programs
Spark curiosity and ignite young minds with our 45-minute, hands-on Exploration Programs. Perfect for camps, libraries, youth groups, and afterschool programs, each session engages up to 25 students in exciting, interactive STEM learning.
Group Activity Kits
Bring in hands-on STEM fun! Our Activity Kits include all materials plus a live or pre-recorded session with a STEM educator — perfect for classrooms, youth groups, libraries, and more. Everything you need for an exciting, hands-on science experience — shipped right to you! Each kit includes all materials for up to 25 participants (ages 6–12).
Traveling Programs
Monday-Friday, 9AM-4PM
(860) 520-2165
outreach@CTScienceCenter.org
Contact Us
Planning a group visit to the Connecticut Science Center or interested in bringing our programs to your location? We’re here to help make it easy and exciting. For questions about onsite and offsite group bookings — including pricing, availability, custom experiences, and logistical support — please reach out to our team. We look forward to helping you create an unforgettable group experience rooted in discovery and fun.