Public Programs
Public Programs
The Greensboro Science Center offers an array of captivating Public Programs that bring science to life in exciting and interactive ways. From fascinating Science on the Spots to mind-blowing OmniSphere shows, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Conservation Creation
Join our Early Learning Guide on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 am to learn more about the flora and fauna around us! There is a new theme each month, and a craft/project available for guests to get hands-on with their learning. From Crafting Corals to Sensational Spiders, there’s something for everyone in our early learning areas!
This month: Busy Bees 🐝
Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays in August
Time: 10:30 am
Location: Amphitheater in Jeansboro Junction in Friendly Farm
Info: Guests can explore the importance of bees, contribute to a community beehive, and discover other pollinators, like Madagascar hissing cockroaches, and their role in the environment.
Starry Safari
Embark on a celestial journey with Starry Safari every Friday, except the third Friday of the month, weather permitting. Explore the night sky with powerful telescopes in this outdoor experience. Dress for the weather and check our social media or website by mid-afternoon for cancellations due to clouds. Join us for an enchanting evening of stargazing and cosmic exploration!
Next potential showing: August 15; starting 1 hour after sunset
Science on the Spot
Science On the Spot is a series of drop-in, interactive science demonstrations, and animal meet-and-greets that are open to all guests and included with your admission. Check next to the Membership Desk in the front lobby for each day’s schedule and location.
OmniSphere Shows
Adventure Theater Shows
Wednesday – Sunday: 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm
Location: Adventure Theater 2
Once Upon a Time in the Sky
Soar through the skies and beyond as you follow a curious penguin on a high-flying journey through the history of flight. From the breezy beaches of Kitty Hawk to the surface of Mars, this original live show takes audiences on an engaging adventure filled with science, storytelling, and sky-high ambition.
Designed for families and future aviators alike, Once Upon a Time in the Sky celebrates the inventors, dreamers, and explorers who dared to take to the skies, reminding us all that big dreams can lift us to new heights.
Duration: Approximately 30 minutes
2025 Evening Laser Shows
Our must-see evening laser shows combine your favorite music with an amazing laser light show that dances across the OmniSphere Theater’s 40-foot dome!
Showtimes are at 7:00, 8:00, and 9:00 PM for all laser shows except Laser Taylor Swift. Seating is limited. Tickets are $7 per show.
Laser Taylor Swift has additional showtimes at 6:00, 7:00, 8:00, and 9:00 pm, with tickets priced at $10.
Please note: Once the show begins, no additional guests will be admitted to the theater. Please plan to arrive prior to showtime.
