Calling all future zoologists and explorers! Join us for the grand opening of our newest exhibit, STEM in the Wild. Explore a wild and wonderful world of zoology and biomimicry at the Science Mill in Johnson City.

Join us as we explore the amazing world of nature’s engineers at Homeschool Day: Wild Wonders! Discover how animals survive and thrive in their unique habitats. From the design of bird beaks to the power of camouflage, we’ll uncover the science behind their extraordinary abilities. Through hands-on activities and engaging learning labs, you’ll explore animal adaptations and the interesting ways different species interact with their environments.

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What floats and what sinks? Let’s find out together!

Perfect for children ages 5 and under, this playful hands-on STEM activity invites young explorers to test everyday objects in floating boats and observe what makes them sink. Inspired by the classic story Who Sank the Boat? by Pamela Allen, children and their grown-ups will giggle, guess, and investigate through water-based experiments that spark curiosity, build language, and encourage discovery.

Girl Scout Badge Day will run from 10 am to 4 pm for self-guided activities and workshops. All museum activities are open to the Girl Scouts and their families and are included with the museum admission (except workshops).

Join us this August for our special adults-only event series, Sips & STEM, where science meets creativity over a glass of Texas Hill Country’s finest wine.

This month, we are diving into the ancient art (and science!) of shibori dyeing, a Japanese technique that uses folding, twisting, and binding fabric to create unique indigo patterns.

Kick off the school year with a fun-filled day at the Science Mill! Join us for hands-on STEAM activities where kids, parents, and educators can explore new ideas to bring home or into the classroom. Plus, there will be a Teacher’s Lounge and giveaways to show extra appreciation to our hardworking educators before they dive back into the school year.

Know any curious explorers under five?

Perfect for preschoolers and their caregivers, Mini Makers is a great way to introduce early STEM learning in a playful, interactive way – all while having priceless family fun.

Get ready to travel into the past at Dino Discovery Day! It’s a prehistoric party packed with STEM fun at the Science Mill this June 21.

Know any curious explorers under five?

Perfect for preschoolers and their caregivers, Mini Makers is a great way to introduce early STEM learning in a playful, interactive way – all while having priceless family fun.

This month's theme is Mysteries of Science! Guests will put their forensic anthropology skills to the test, using clues from images of skeletal remains of various animals to determine which creature the bones once belonged to. Then, using nothing but cardboard, some colorful tape, and their imaginations, they'll recreate the mystery animal in 3D.

Master Gardener Terri Sparks will be hosting a special DIY Earth Day-themed activity at the Science Mill. Guests will be able to make their own chia “pet” grass heads which they can watch grow within days!

Earth is our home, and there’s a lot to learn about it! Guests will learn about fault lines, rocks, and water on this Homeschool Day! Activities include creating water filters, an improv game about geology, and more!

Kick off the Johnson City Wildflower Festival by joining a Q&A with Dennis Fagan at the Science Mill! 

The Human Body is a complex system, with many different functions and structures. Guests will create model knee braces and lungs, and faculty from UT Austin will lead different student workshops that explore blood coagulation!

Guests will explore different natural disasters, and the engineers that are responsible for designing and creating structures and tools that can help communities survive against them. Activities include building structures that can survive earthquakes, tsunamis, and landslides just to name a few!

We are SNOW excited for this year’s Snow Day! Join us on Saturday, January 18th, 2025, as we sled into a flurry of fun science activities, including a snow pit with 28 tons of real snow, a mini sled derby, a snowball slingshot, the Fros-TEE Challenge, warm treats, and frosty science demonstrations. Bring your mittens, friends, family, and curiosity for a day full of wintery excitement!

Join us for a festive family workshop at the Science Mill! Get into the holiday spirit by crafting your very own LED ornament to brighten up the season. Enjoy holiday treats like popcorn with a variety of seasonal toppings, then relax with a cozy cup of hot cocoa and classic holiday movies in our theater!