On November 10, 2018, science centers and museums around the world celebrated the third annual International Science Center and Science Museum Day (ISCSMD).
From science demonstrations and special guest lectures to hands-on experiments and workshops—participating institutions offered a diverse range of learning activities throughout the day. Collectively these institutions highlighted the unique impact and reach of science centers and museums around the world, as well as the vital role they have in building lifelong interests in science. You can take a look at all the participating science centers and museums and how they celebrated on the ISCSMD map here.
For a fun snapshot of ISCSMD activities from around the world, check out some of the global happenings from November 10 below. You can also check out #ISCSMD on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for even more sneak peeks at different science day activities and celebrations.
The Tech Museum of Innovation
San Jose, California, United States
On International Science Center Day, students at #YCAS2018 are participating in a mock UN conference/ world climate simulation. #ISCSMD pic.twitter.com/k6FRESC3rS
— The Tech (@TheTechMuseum) November 10, 2018
Science North
Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
Today we are celebrating International Science Centre and Science Museum Day! Not only do science centres educate and inspire, but they also raise awareness and encourage action towards global sustainability. Join us today to participate in speciality workshops! ☺️ #ISCSMD pic.twitter.com/9CowmTgH31
— Science North (@ScienceNorth) November 10, 2018
Nehru Science Centre
Mumbai, India
El Trompo Museo Interactivo
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Discovery World
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
TELUS World of Science – Edmonton
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Thank you to all that participated in #ISCSMD and helped us build the 256 tetrahedrons. pic.twitter.com/IllZi98yRQ
— #MyTWOSE (@TWoSEdm) November 10, 2018
The Mind Museum
Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines
Hongkong Science Museum
Hongkong, China
North Bengal Science Centre
Siliguri, India
Museu da Vida
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
MIDE, Museo Interactivo de Economía
Mexico City, Mexico
Orlando Science Center
Orlando, Florida, United States
Questacon
Canberra, Australia
Centro Ciência Viva de Lagos
Lagos, Portugal
Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum
Poughkeepsie, New York, United States
The Children’s Museum Jordan
Amman, Jordan
South Florida Science Center and Aquarium
West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
District Science Centre, Purulia
Purulia, India
Asheville Museum of Science
Asheville, North Carolina, United States
#ScienceForAll, big & small! The STEM lab is set up for a special #SaturdaySTEAM all about the tiny world of #nanotechnology. Learn about surface area and reaction rates with us and the @UncAvl Chemistry Department until 4PM today! #WorldScienceDay #ISCSMD #science pic.twitter.com/ERaa5BQbvU
— Asheville Museum of Science (@Avl_Science) November 10, 2018
Al Nayzak – Science and Technology House
Ramallah, Palestine
Life Science Centre
Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Happy International Science Centre and Science Museum Day! We’re celebrating by
Engineers from across the North East are heading to Life today for a hands-on event celebrating all things engineering! #ISCSMDhttps://t.co/vgdFsedu6A
— Life Science Centre (@scienceatlife) November 10, 2018
Sci-Bono Discovery Centre
Johannesburg, South Africa
Sci-Bono celebrating International Science Centres and Science Museum Day… take a turn at our centre for a variety of science activities and interaction with our exhibits.
— Sci-Bono Discovery Centre (@SciBono) November 10, 2018
These snapshots are just a few of hundreds of stories—and hundreds of thousands of lives influenced—during just one day at the world’s science centers and museums.