Monday, Jan. 16, 2017
Fear is a common emotion. We all fear things we don’t understand. What is your deepest fear? Does it make your heart race; hands tremble or knees feel weak?
Join us as we investigate the science behind fear. Our NEW Life Lab experience features interactives that explore different phobias and how your body responds to these fears. This new four-month program will include hands-on immersion labs such as a Germ Factory, a Grossology Lab, a Final 48 crime solving forensics lab, and a DNA & Fear lab. It will also feature simulated fear experiences and an ongoing series of moderated fear discussions for museum visitors of all ages.
Together, we will explore the body’s physiological responses to fear as well as the psycho-social triggers that ignite fear in individuals and communities. Whether you are a thrill-seeker or faint-at-heart, we invite you to come face-to-face with your own fears.
About the Programs & Activities
DAILY SCHEDULE OF INTERACTIVES
Monday through Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday: 12 pm - 4 pm
Final 48
Everyone loves a good murder mystery. Take on the role of a crime lab investigator and see if you can figure out ‘whodunit? Students are immersed in a world of crime solving. Young investigators will travel from investigation station to station using forensic science to analyze clues, think critically about evidence learning about phobias and ultimately solve the crime. Students will present their hypotheses to see if they caught the right suspect.
Epidemological Excitement (McGovern Theater)
Epidemic case studies for all ages. What is an epidemic? What causes viruses like Zika and Ebola to spread? Did you know that epidemics are one of the top 10 global health challenges we face today? If you agree to this mission, you may gain superpower skills to save lives and fight epidemics that impact the lives of millions.
Health Trivia Show
Grossology
Get in touch with your smelly side as you explore the icky-sticky, ooey-gooey science of your body. This lab provides with an exciting, yucky hands-on good time. Participants will gain knowledge of the human digestive system, it’s functions and the phobias that relate to the human body.
Germ Factory
Find out how to develop health-promoting routines and simple hygienic skills.
Gain knowledge on how germs and bacteria spread and become a real-life germ buster. Students can also expand their vocabulary to include gigantic words like mysophobia, germaphobia and bacteriophobia!
Wall of Fear
Acknowledging your fear is the first step to overcoming. Sign our Wall of Fear!
HOURS & ADMISSION
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Monday - Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday, 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sunday, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Special exhibits may require an additional fee - General Admission: $10 per adult; $8 per child (ages 3-12); $8 per senior (ages 65+); Free for members and children under 2 yrs. Free Hours: Free Family Thursdays 2 - 7 pm.
Directions & Parking
- Paid Parking
- Street Parking
- Parking for Museum visitors is $5. Parking for non-Museum visitors is $8. Parking for Museum members is $3. Enter the parking lot from Hermann Dr. Metered street parking is available on streets surrounding the Museum.
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