AMSE Calendar of Events
Through January, 2012
Earth From Space
Earth From Space poster exhibition explores how satellite imagery is gathered and used to expand mankind's understanding of life on Earth. This exhibition is prepared by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in partnership with the U. S. Geological Survey.
January 20-21
U.S. ITER Project
U. S. ITER Project is an exhibition utilizing audiovisuals and interactives to explain a major international research project with the goal of demonstrating the scienfific and technological feasibility of fusion energy. The U.S. ITER Project Office is hosted by Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee, with partners Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory in New Jersey and Savannah River National Laboratory in South Carolina.
January 20-21
Antarctica: Where Science Is Cool
Antarctica: Where Science Is Cool exhibit explores the Antarctic environment and the working life of scientists on the Earth's coldest, highest,driest continent.
Educational Programs
10:30 AM-11:30 AM
Homeschool Program: Chemistry (K - 2)
12:30 PM-2:30 PM
Homeschool Program: Chemistry (3rd - 6th grade)
Please Note: The American Museum of Science and Energy, located at 300 South Tulane Avenue in Oak Ridge, is open Monday - Saturday from 9 am - 5 pm and Sunday 1 - 5 pm. Admission is Adults $5, Seniors (65+) $4, Students (6-17) $3 and Children (5 and under) free. AMSE members are free. Group rates are available for 20 or more with advance reservations. AMSE annual memberships can be purchased for Family $40, Grandparents $35, Individuals $25, and Family & Friends $75. AMSE membership is good for 12 months from purchase date and includes unlimited AMSE visits and free admission to 250 museums that participate in the ASTC Passport Program. Additional AMSE benefits include discounts on Discovery Shop purchases, discounts on camps, classes, workshops, birthday parties and facility rental. For more information on AMSE membership, exhibits, programs and events go online to www.amse.org To schedule a group visits, call AMSE (865) 576-3200.
