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3 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your IlluminOdyssey Visit

3 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your IlluminOdyssey Visit

Returning for its seventh year, IlluminOdyssey is a fan-favorite for the whole family, and is free with admission or membership. CuriOdyssey’s hands-on approach to science education influences every facet of this exhibition. IlluminOdyssey’s interactive glowing exhibits awaken kids’ curiosity, build critical thinking skills, and inspire an interest in science and the natural world. As a non-profit outdoor science museum and zoo, we make exploring science, technology, engineering, art, and math fun and exciting for kids and adults of all ages.

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Photo Recap: Sensory Sunday

A girl sits on the floor, looking towards a book that someone is holding for her to see.

our new Sensory Sunday event series invites guests for an afternoon of guided experiences, a variety of sensory explorations and spaces, access to sensory support kits, and more. During our first two events in July and September, over 400 attendees enjoyed free attendance.

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Proud to be a Place for All

At CuriOdyssey, we hope that everyone will be inspired to become curious about science, just as we believe that all scientific fields should welcome every aspiring scientist and learner to have a seat at the table. An inclusive and diverse community of citizen scientists is critical to the brighter future that anchors our mission. It…

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With Reopening Around the Corner, CuriOdyssey Needs Your Help!

We invite you to join fellow volunteers and CuriOdyssey community members for a campus clean-up day in anticipation of our reopening in early June. Storm Recovery Campus Clean-Up Day Wednesday, May 3110 AM-2 PM What to bring: Comfortable shoes Sun hat/sunscreen Garden gloves (if possible) Team spirit Registration is required. Please complete the form by…

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Bubbles & Rainbows 2022

One of the most popular family science gatherings at CuriOdyssey—this year’s Bubbles & Rainbows day—inspired many! Over the weekend, hundreds of Bay Area kids were everyday scientists as they dabbled in elasticity, surface tension, chemistry, light, and geometry with volunteer-led rainbow and bubble science stations throughout CuriOdyssey. Activities included: Bubble art gift wrap How to…

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STEMCorps Science Fair Recap

Background: What is STEM Mentors STEM Mentors is a new CuriOdyssey afterschool program where students are paired with volunteer STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) professionals from all over the US. It is just one branch of STEMCorps, a pilot program created to connect a CuriOdyssey-trained team of educators, mentors, caregivers and community partners to…

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Bay Gallery & Labs: Groundbreaking Ceremony

Saturday, April 30, 2022 marked the official groundbreaking for construction on the first of our eight-building Campus plan: The Bay Gallery & Labs. Led by Executive Director Aragon Burlingham on the unceded land of the Ramaytush people, CuriOdyssey Board Members, partners, donors, staff and friends gathered in acknowledging the Ramaytush (pronounced rah-my-toosh) ancestry, the only…

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We see you. We appreciate you. We thank you!

Contributed by Tonaka Kendrick, Director of Volunteer Engagement This is National Volunteer Appreciation Week (April 17th – 23rd) and the perfect occasion to recognize and thank all of the amazing individuals who volunteer their time, energy, and expertise to support early science learning and animal exploration programs. In honor of National Volunteer Appreciation Week, I want to…

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CuriOdyssey Weekend Recap

There was a lot happening this past weekend at CuriOdyssey! During First Friday Nights on April 1st, the Iron Panthers Robotics team joined us to exhibit their robots and other fun gadgets in the Redwood Hall. The Iron Panthers were founded in 2013 at Burlingame High School, with the mission of bringing students of all…

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1651 Coyote Point Drive
San Mateo, CA 94401
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650-342-7755
info@curiodyssey.org

CuriOdyssey is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, Tax ID 94-1262434

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