Organization

Tinkering - Interactive Exhibition

Presented by CuriOdyssey at CuriOdyssey at Coyote Point

November 4, 2012 - Ongoing

How will we meet the environmental challenges of today and tomorrow? Every invention, from a sewing needle to a solar cell, came to be as the result of tinkering and experimentation. This exhibit captures the beauty and intrigue of mechanical processes and highlight the importance of tinkering in the process of innovation.

The Science of Nature - Interactive Exhibition

Presented by CuriOdyssey at CuriOdyssey at Coyote Point

November 4, 2012 - Ongoing

Why does fog fall? What is water current and what does it look like? Find out at this interactive exhibition. Touch, swirl, twist, magnetize and crank eight new interactive exhibits to learn how nature’s many complex systems work together to create our environment.

Wildlife Shows and Demonstrations at CuriOdyssey

Presented by CuriOdyssey at CuriOdyssey at Coyote Point

November 4, 2012 - Ongoing

There are a number of shows and demonstrations to enjoy during your visit to CuriOdyseey in San Mateo. All of them are free with admission.

Animals in Action (Tuesday-Saturday, 11am) - This is an exciting opportunity to witness our animals engaging in all kinds of activities! See the Wildlife Keepers doing animal...

Backyard Science - Interactive Exhibition

Presented by CuriOdyssey at CuriOdyssey at Coyote Point

November 13, 2012 - Ongoing

Where do you go to experiment with science? Does it only take place in a classroom or lab? In reality, science is all around us – even in our own backyards! CuriOdyssey’s newest exhibit, Backyard Science, removes science from the lab and gives it a home in the CuriOdyssey’s gardens. Experiment with ambient sound tubes, listen...

Discovery Dissections - Weekend Workshop

Presented by CuriOdyssey at CuriOdyssey at Coyote Point

May 11, 2013

Have you ever seen the lens of an eye, beak of a squid, or brain of a fish? This workshop will have participants comparing and contrasting the organs of several different animals. Investigating the inside of a fish, squid, rat, and cow eye will give insight into your own anatomy and understanding of how the human body works. In addition,...

Earth Day at CuriOdyssey - Special Family Event

Presented by CuriOdyssey at CuriOdyssey at Coyote Point

April 21, 2013

Uncover the tools you need to understand the changing world! Experiment with scientific instruments, learn about honeybees, watch falcons fly, and more. Come to CuriOdyssey to celebrate Earth Day, and discover how to participate in scientific discovery.

This Earth Day, learn how to use scientific tools like a compass, microscope,...

Spring Break Explorer Days at CuriOdyssey

Presented by CuriOdyssey at CuriOdyssey at Coyote Point

April 2-April 5, 2013

Come and explore the science of the world around you in an interactive and distinctive drop-in program. Activities will change daily, so there's something new to learn about science each day.

Get a Lift with Gases - Weekend Workshop

Presented by CuriOdyssey at CuriOdyssey at Coyote Point

February 9, 2013

Gases are all around in the air you breathe, the carbonation in a drink, or the helium in balloons. Students will experience this state of matter as they combine ingredients to create a gas, use the pressure of a gas (air) to power a small vehicle, and compress air and water to "fuel" the launch of a soda bottle into the sky. This...

Spinning Science... Tops - Weekend Workshop

Presented by CuriOdyssey at CuriOdyssey at Coyote Point

January 12, 2013

It's time to do science with toys! Participants will make tops from everyday materials, learn about the physics of angular momentum--why a top spins--and experiment, gather data, and draw conclusions to their own inquiries. Come build some momentum with this over the "top" workshop. This workshop is recommended for children ages 8-12...