Science Literacy Week 2019


Date: Sep 22
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Where: Everywhere

Ocean Sounds with the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra: 1:00 - 2:00 pm Level 3 Atrium Two members of the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra will perform, demonstrate and provide a hands-on experience with music and sounds from the ocean. Nature Nook: 1:00 - 4:00 pm Level 3 Atrium Visit volunteers from Nature NL at our Nature Nook to feel pelts, bones and feathers and ask your questions about our province's wild plants, animals and spaces. Whale Release and Strandings: 1:00 - 4:00 pm Level 3 Atrium Join volunteers from the Whale Release and Strandings Group and help them put together a life-size whale puzzle with real whale bones. Giant Squid: 2:00 - 4:00 pm Tom and Susan (Kent) Foran classroom Make your own giant squid with great big googley-eyes. It's a great way to find out how the real animal is put together, from tentacles to tail fin. Canada C3: Coast to Coast to Coast: 2:30 -3:15 pm - Theatre, A special screening This acclaimed documentary film follows the historic 150-day, 25,000 km expedition which sailed Canada's coastline, from Toronto, Ontario to Victoria, British Columbia via the Northwest Passage. A signature project for Canada's 150th Anniversary of Confederation, the inspiring journey explored Canada?s past, present and future.

Events & Programs

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
TOTS

Join us for a delightful afternoon at The Rooms! Bring your little ones to our enchanting Harbour View Room for unguided playtime surrounded by an array of toys and books tailored for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4.

No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your admission at The Rooms front desk and drop in anytime between 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm!

Please note that caregivers must accompany their children throughout the session. While our program room can accommodate up to 20 adults with their little ones, if it reaches capacity, we kindly ask caregivers to momentarily step back to make room for others to join in the fun.

The Playdate is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms Members. 

With support from Tom and Susan (Kent) Foran Family Foundation.