November 9, 9:45 am, 11:00 am and 12:15 pm

This month in our Small Explorers program we’re talking about turtles. The Lenape Tribe Turtle Clan used and honored them, but are they slow or fast? hard or soft? big or small? Come explore turtle facts and learn about opposites in an interactive fun expedition Small Explorers is for Trenton-area families with children ages 5 and under. The program is free but space is limited and registration is required.

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Small Explorers is supported by a grant from PNC Grow Up Great.

November 16

Join the New Jersey State Museum with a science-filled day focusing on space, citizen science, and STEM careers! Have fun while learning from Museum curators, all while earning badges and awards for Space Explorer, Citizen Scientist, and STEM Careers. Learn about the wonders of the universe with our Planetarium shows, start your citizen scientist journey and discover nature all around you, and chat with our Museum scientists and find out what a career in STEM really looks like and where your interests may lead you.

This event is suitable for grades K-3, and troop leaders can enjoy a pre-scheduled day at the Museum. All scouts receive a gift bag upon check-in. Schedules are split according to troop level: Daisy troops in the morning and Brownie troops in the afternoon. Please note – Girl Scout badges are not included in the program fee and can be purchased online or at your local Girl Scout shop.
Tickets are $10 per person and include the Planetarium show and two workshop sessions. Registration is open until November 10 or until we reach capacity for each Planetarium show.

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November 23, 4:15 pm

If nothing can escape from a black hole, what happens when two black holes collide with one another? In the last ten years, astronomers have learned the answer to this question by detecting the ripples in space and time that a pair of colliding black holes make. This talk will explore how this awesome discovery has been made, how it really proves that black holes exist, and how it supports one of the most mind-blowing predictions of Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity. Professor Strauss will also discuss related discoveries that give insights into how gold (and other heavy elements) are created in the collisions of stars.

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Local families are welcome to register for the Small Explorers program, taking place in the Discovery Den on the second Saturday of the month, October through June. This playgroup is an opportunity for you to explore the Museum with your child and connect with other families for support. Families are encouraged to sign up for a full year of sessions to build knowledge, skills and relationships. The program is 45 minutes long and begins promptly. Sessions take place in-person at 9:45, 11:00 and 12:15 PM in the Discovery Den, The program is FREE, but space is limited; advance registration is required. Contact Susan.Kozak-Buckley@sos.nj.gov to learn more and register.

Small Explorers is supported by a grant from PNC Grow Up Great.

NOTE: Registration requests must be received by 10:00 am the Friday before the event in order to allow time for staff to confirm space availability.

Visit the Events/Calendar page for monthly program details and to register.