Walk among the Dinosaurs in an immersive prehistoric setting and learn about habitats dating back to the late Permian, late Jurassic and late Cretaceous eras, now through Sept. 2.

Go beyond the bones and see how these prehistoric creatures may have looked and sounded when they roamed the Earth millions of years ago. Visit the exhibit's paleo-research camp, see "living fossils," unearth prehistoric relics and participate in Weekly Dino Demos: Wednesdays & Fridays at 4 p.m.; Saturdays & Sundays at 2 p.m.

Dino Family Day - June 9

Families will enjoy special activities tied to the Dinosaurs exhibit. Work together to build your own "Sculptasaurus" using colorful modeling clay. Activities from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. are included in admission. 

Birds, or Modern Day Dinosaurs?

2 p.m. - Arts & Science Choral Room

Are birds just modern day dinosaurs? Is Archaeopteryx no longer the oldest bird? Learn the answers to these and other questions during a special program with ASU Paleontologist Dr. Andy Heckert.

Free with general admission.

Dinosaurs is sponsored by George Foundation, Beaver Family Foundation, Catawba Valley Medical Center, Corning and Frye Regional Medical Center. Media sponsors are WFAE 90.3 fm,

WBTV-3, WNC Magazine and Kicks 103.3.

Weekly Dino demos, exhibit-related programs & trips

Registration is now open for CSC's Summer Fun Science Camp for youth in grades pre-K through rising ninth.

This summer's science camp - June 11 - August 24 - offers 11 weeks of exciting and fun-filled science classes designed for specific age groups. Many classes will be tied to CSC's Dinosaurs exhibit, which will be on display throughout the summer.

New classes include: Diggin' Dinosaurs (pre-K & K), Cretaceous Creatures (1st & 2nd), Solar Science (1st & 2nd), Invertebrate Shuffle (3rd & 4th), On the Brink (3rd & 4th), Discovering Paleontololgy (5th & 6th), From Mountains to the Sea (5th & 6th), Aqua Marine (7th & 9th) and Jr. Naturalist for a Week (7th & 9th).

CSC members receive significant discounts. Early arrival and extended afternoon options are available for busy schedules.

Summer Fun classes, fees & registration forms 

Daytrip to Gray Fossil Site

June 16 - 8 a.m. until 6 p.m.

Take a behind-the-scenes tour of an active paleontological dig site and fossil museum in Gray, TN. Discoveries at this site include early mammals, such as tapirs, red pandas, short-nosed bears, shovel tusked elephants and a newly discovered badger, as well as fossilized remains of alligators, snakes, turtles and lizards. Observe paleontologists and their assistants at work excavating fossils.

CSC van departs from Arts & Science Center Parking Lot at 8 a.m., and will return at 6 p.m. that same day. Participants should bring a lunch, drink and raincoat or poncho.

Cost is $35 members/$50 nonmembers.

Includes van transportation from CSC and special tour.

Call (828) 322-8169 to learn more, reserve space and register today.

Families are invited to explore sound with hands-on activities and demonstrations, including CSC's new chladni plate interactive. This technique, invented by Ernst Chaldni, uses sand and a metal plate to show the various modes of vibration on a rigid surface.

Included in general admission. FREE for CSC members.

Catawba Science Center offers a variety of engaging and educational birthday party packages for children ages 3 to 12. 

Science themes include Seashore Celebration, Meet the Animals, Science Magic, Dino-Mite and

Earth & Sky Spectacular.

Birthday Party Packages

The 26th Annual Italian Dinner & Auction, held recently at Lake Hickory Country Club, was another huge succes. The CSC Guild outdid themselves once again, and brought in more than $80,000 for CSC, $17,800 of which will go to the Fund-A-Cause to restore the Dinosaurs traveling exhibit.  

Congratulations to everyone who helped make this evening possible. Our sincere thanks go to the CSC Guild, led by President Crystal Ellis, for all of her hard work in creating such a special event.

CSC Members receive many great benefits:

• FREE ADMISSION to CSC exhibits & aquaria*
• DISCOUNT ADMISSION to planetarium and laser shows
• DISCOUNT RATES on programs, Summer Fun science camp, birthday parties, and Science After Dark
• 10% OFF of purchases in the Science Shop
• FREE SUBSCRIPTION to CSC's e-newsletter
• RECIPROCAL ADMISSION to 300+ participating ASTC Passport Program museums worldwide 
• DISCOUNTED ADMISSION during CSC Member Night at Hickory Motor Speedway on July 21 
• TWO FREE NIGHTS of Hickory Crawdads baseball scheduled for June 8 and August 18

*Free Admission does not apply when members visit CSC as part of an organized group (e.g. when participating in a school field trip to CSC)

To be eligible for discounted member rates on programs, your membership must be valid throughout the entire time you or your family members will be participating in the program. Renew now for discounted rates on Summer Fun Science Camp.

Annual and Supporting Level memberships are available.

Click here to see membership benefits and RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP.