Can you build the longest, strongest bridge? Examine the structural engineering of bridges then build your own using basic materials.  Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to science and engineering challenges. This is a drop-i…

Find out how robots are built and programmed and visit with a local robotics team to test out their designs! Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to science and engineering challenges. This is a drop-in activity, feel free to join…

Ghost writing and color-changing cabbage are the highlight of this creepy compilation of chemistry experiments! Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to science and engineering challenges. This is a drop-in activity, feel free to joi…

Discover the plethora of pigments that can come from natural sources and use them to create a piece of art! Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to science and engineering challenges. This is a drop-in activity, feel free to join th…

Learn about buoyancy, density, and how boats stay afloat. Build your own boat and test how much cargo it can hold! Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to science and engineering challenges. This is a drop-in activity, feel free to…

There is a whole world of things we can't see with our eyes at the nanoscale. Get a glimpse of this tiny world and its unique properties! Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to science and engineering challenges. This is a drop-in…

Give yourself a "lift" by learning about the fundamentals of flight. Make a paper airplane and hoop glider that fly far!  Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to science and engineering challenges. This is a drop-in activity, f…

Discover how thermal energy is transferred and use these concepts to free treasure trapped in ice. Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to science and engineering challenges. This is a drop-in activity, feel free to join the fun at…

Give yourself a "lift" by learning about the fundamentals of flight. Make a paper airplane and hoop glider that fly far!  Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to science and engineering challenges. This is a drop-in activity,…

Feathers, blubber,  microclimates, oh my! Learn about all the ways that animals stay warm in cold climates. Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to science and engineering challenges. This is a drop-in activity, feel free to j…

Sound is produced by vibrations.  Create a musical instrument that will vibrate to make sound. Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to science and engineering challenges. This is a drop-in activity, feel free to join the fun at…

From grocery bags to clothing to slime, polymers are everywhere! Discover what makes polymers so useful in our everyday life. Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to science and engineering challenges. This is a drop-in activity, f…

Learn the coded language of computers and make a bracelet using binary code!  Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to science and engineering challenges. This is a drop-in activity, feel free to join the fun at any time. Activ…

Discover why we need bones and what happens if our bones aren't strong. Build a free-standing chair of bones to take home. Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to science and engineering challenges. This is a drop-in activity, feel…

Transforming trash is fun! Up-cycle plastic bags and scrap paper to make new materials. Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to science and engineering challenges. This is a drop-in activity, feel free to join the fun at any time.…

Celebrate International Women's Day by learning about some of the few women who have traveled to space and their contributions to science! Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to science and engineering challenges. This is a drop-i…

Learn about center of gravity and build a free-standing trophy that can balance a ball on top! Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to science and engineering challenges. This is a drop-in activity, feel free to join the fun at any…

In collaboration with Longwood Gardens’ Community Read, learn about unique ways you can turn one plant into many. Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to science and engineering challenges. This is a drop-in activity, feel free to…

Consider supporting Hagley's STEM programs for Giving Tuesday.

Invisible magnetic fields can be used in so many ways.  Build a magnet toy and tinker with the force! Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to science and engineering challenges. This is a drop-in activity, feel free to join th…

Optical illusions and tricks of the mind will have you guessing what's real! Test out your perception and make a spinning disc picture. Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to science and engineering challenges. This is a drop-in a…

Find out how sound is produced and create a musical instrument that will vibrate to make sound. Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to science and engineering challenges. This is a drop-in activity, feel free to join the fun at an…

Learn how living things get their unique traits and discover what strawberry DNA looks like with out a microscope!  Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to science and engineering challenges. This is a drop-in activity, feel fr…

Find out what causes earthquakes and how seismologists detect and measure them. Create your own seismograph!  Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to science and engineering challenges. This is a drop-in activity, feel free to…

Explore the fascinating properties of different materials and how they shape the world around us. Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to science and engineering challenges. This is a drop-in activity, feel free to join the fun at…

Learn about the Summer Solstice and why we have different amounts of daylight throughout the year. Create your own model of the sun and earth! Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to science and engineering challenges. This is a dr…

Use Newton's laws of motion to build a catapult and test out how far you can launch a projectile. Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to science and engineering challenges. This is a drop-in activity, feel free to join the fun at…

Learn about buoyancy, density, and how boats stay afloat! Build your own boat and test how much cargo it can hold! Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to science and engineering challenges. This is a drop-in activity, feel free to…

Learn how to gauge the health of our local waterways by observing the variety of critters living in and around it.  Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to science and engineering challenges. This is a drop-in activity, feel f…

Discover the wondrous transformation from kitchen scraps to yard waste with Plastic Free Delaware! Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to science and engineering challenges. This is a drop-in activity, feel free to join the fun at…

Did you know trees can recognize their kin? In collaboration with Delaware Forest Service and the Brandywine Zoo, visitors will learn about the amazing ways that trees work together. Create a mini forest from cardboard. Visitors of all ages are invit…

Discover the plethora of pigments that come from natural sources and use them to create a piece of art! Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to science and engineering challenges. This is a drop-in activity, feel free to join the f…

How do we generate power from wind? Build and test your own wind turbine to find out! Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to science and engineering challenges. This is a drop-in activity, feel free to join the fun at any time. Ac…

Hagley's Invention Convention, held April 30 and May 1, 2022, returns with science shows, robotics demonstrations, and hands-on activities. In our two science shows, “Cool Chemistry” and “Fun with Physics,” sometimes-intimidating subjects l…