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Microbe Appreciation Day + Tour

WET Science Center 500 Adams Street NE, Olympia, WA

Microorganisms do a lot of helpful work for people, like digesting food and breaking down waste. Celebrate microbes with […]

Underwater Forests

WET Science Center 500 Adams Street NE, Olympia, WA

Forests are found on every continent – and underwater! Explore the biodiversity of kelp forests, make seaweed crafts, and […]

Grossology

WET Science Center 500 Adams Street NE, Olympia, WA

Did you know you can identify an animal by its poop? And that some fish eat mucus? Play games […]

Maintenance Closure

WET Science Center 500 Adams Street NE, Olympia, WA

The WET Science Center is closed September 30 – October 5 for maintenance.

Prehistoric Discoveries

WET Science Center 500 Adams Street NE, Olympia, WA

Travel back in time to discover prehistoric treasures, from mighty mammoths to marvelous murals. We’ll be making cave art, […]

Wolves Shape Ecosystems, Right?

WET Science Center 500 Adams Street NE, Olympia, WA

Wolves affect their ecosystems in many ways, from limiting diseases to changing rivers! Learn more during a presentation by […]

Bugs Aren’t Scary!

WET Science Center 500 Adams Street NE, Olympia, WA

Insects and spiders are used in spooky Halloween decorations, but that doesn’t mean they are scary! Bugs are just […]

Precipitation Celebration + Tour

WET Science Center 500 Adams Street NE, Olympia, WA

It wouldn’t be the Pacific Northwest without rain, so why not celebrate it? Whether it falls as snow, sleet, […]

Wastewater Chemistry

WET Science Center 500 Adams Street NE, Olympia, WA

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a wastewater scientist? Now is your chance to find out! […]

Holiday Closure

WET Science Center 500 Adams Street NE, Olympia, WA

The WET Science Center is closed November 11 for Veterans Day.

Deep Sea Explorers

WET Science Center 500 Adams Street NE, Olympia, WA

From snorkels to submarines, there are a lot of ways scientists learn about the ocean. Dive deep underwater with […]

Preparing for Winter

WET Science Center 500 Adams Street NE, Olympia, WA

For people in Washington, prepping for winter might mean grabbing your winter coat from storage or putting antifreeze in […]

Holiday Closure

WET Science Center 500 Adams Street NE, Olympia, WA

The WET Science Center is closed November 28-30 for Thanksgiving.

Science of Snow

WET Science Center 500 Adams Street NE, Olympia, WA

Get ready to dive deep into the science of snow, a fascinating world that is important for everything from […]

Cocoa & Crafts

WET Science Center 500 Adams Street NE, Olympia, WA

What better way to spend a cold December day than by sipping cocoa and making crafts! Come cozy up […]

Holiday Factory

WET Science Center 500 Adams Street NE, Olympia, WA

Have a long holiday to-do list? Invent a Rube Goldberg machine to help with your tasks! We’ll have all […]

Holiday Closure

WET Science Center 500 Adams Street NE, Olympia, WA

The WET Science Center is closed December 25 for Christmas.

Water Resolutions

WET Science Center 500 Adams Street NE, Olympia, WA

Get ready to make your water-saving New Year’s resolutions! Come play games, learn about your water footprint, and make […]