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CuriOdyssey Gala Supports Science Education

By CuriOdyssey | Mon October 30, 2017

Thank you to our wonderful supporters who made the eighth annual CuriOdyssey Gala a spectacular success! Over 250 guests enjoyed cocktails, dinner and an exciting live auction in the spectacular gardens of the historic Filoli Mansion in Woodside. Gala guests raised funds in support of CuriOdyssey’s wildlife, science education and community outreach programs that touch…

2017 Gala Moments

By CuriOdyssey | Fri October 27, 2017

Thank you all our wonderful supporters and sponsors who made the 2017 CuriOdyssey Gala a success in funding future science education. This event helps fund CuriOdyssey’s wildlife, science education and community outreach programs for the underserved. Please enjoy as we share moments from the Gala below. …

Top Resources: At-Home Chemistry for Kids

By CuriOdyssey | Sat October 21, 2017

We are welcoming 2017’s National Chemistry Week (10/22-10/28) with a list of at-home chemistry resources for kids! Linked below are creative and useful chemistry-related sites to get you (and your kids) inspired: #1: CuriOdyssey’s At-Home Activities Page. We love to highlight simple ingredient, engaging, thought-provoking experiments for kids. Follow our Facebook page for new experiment videos, too! #2. Exploratorium’s Science…

Free Admission for Napa and Sonoma County Residents Until Schools Reopen

By CuriOdyssey | Sat October 14, 2017

CuriOdyssey is pleased to offer free admission to Napa and Sonoma County residents impacted by the California fire until their schools reopen. List of other participating museums: We recommend calling ahead to confirm. 1. California Academy of Science (San Francisco) – (415) 379-8000 2. Bay Area Discovery Museum (Sausalito) – (415) 339-3900 3. Chabot Space and Science Center (Oakland) – (510) 336-7300…

New! Fall Family Events

By CuriOdyssey | Thu September 28, 2017

Please join us in welcoming the latest CuriOdyssey additions: First Friday Family Nights: Extended Hours and More Free with admission. When: First Friday of the month, open late until 8 p.m.! Dates include Oct. 6, Nov. 3, Dec. 1, Jan. 5, Feb 2, Mar. 2, May 4, Jun. 1, Jul. 6. What: Swing into the weekend with music,…

2017 Gala Sponsors and Donors

By CuriOdyssey | Fri September 1, 2017

We are so thankful, it is with a donor or sponsor’s help that we can accomplish so much. Click here to learn more about the upcoming CuriOdyssey Gala. Waves Teri Kil & Trevor Watt Cindy Sohn & John Chen The Wiseman Group Interior Design Spots & Stripes Anonymous Lynne Esselstein & Jonathan Joseph Mary…

CuriOdyssey’s July Cinema Night

By CuriOdyssey | Thu August 10, 2017

Join us for the last summer Cinema Night on Friday, August 18, 2017, at 7:30 p.m. Film collection theme: “Worlds of Wonder”. Click here for tickets; a limited number of tickets are also available at the door. Click on the photos below for a few film clips of the amazing Exploratorium Cinema Arts film shorts…

Three cheers for volunteers!

By Lee Cauble | Fri July 21, 2017

Every year, more than 120 volunteers spend time on a regular basis at CuriOdyssey educating visitors, assisting campers, facilitating exhibits and activities, caring for our animals, and helping behind the scenes. In honor of National Volunteer Week (April 12-18, 2015), we’re highlighting two of our volunteers who spend time every month helping visitors explore our…

CuriOdyssey Animal Rescue Day

By CuriOdyssey | Mon July 17, 2017

Visitors were thrilled to see all the amazing, adorable and adoptable pets from Andy’s Pet Adoption Center on CuriOdyssey’s Animal Rescue Day. Regina, a gorgeous green iguana, greeted guests at the door to CuriOdyssey’s Redwood Hall. Visitors met Poppy, a very friendly Argentine black and white tegu lizard. Tegus are the only lizard species known…

CuriOdyssey Raptor Power Day

By CuriOdyssey | Wed July 5, 2017

CuriOdyssey members and visitors celebrated the dinosaurs that survived at Raptor Power Day. We watched raptors soar, learned about their role in ecology from raptor conservation experts, and met them up close to learn about the science of their survival and their individual rescue stories. We saw falcons, hawks and eagles soar with falconer, Kenny…