Lab Information & Policies

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Where can I find additional Information about Labs?
• What is the difference between a Weekday Lab and a Lab on Demand?
• Are the Weekday Labs appropriate for all age groups?
• Are the policies for the Weekday Labs at the George Observatory the same?
• I heard you had some special events for students and educators this year. How can I learn more?
• What Labs on Demand are available?

Where can I find additional information about Labs?

• Additional information can be found in our School Year Programs Guide including class descriptions, pricing and more. 

What is the difference between a Weekday Lab and a Lab on Demand?

• Weekday Labs are scheduled labs rotated monthly and are available at a discount if booked in that month. Labs on Demand are available at the date and time of your choice and cost a bit more.

Are the Weekday Labs appropriate for all age groups?

• Weekday Lab curriculum is written for 1^st-8^th grade and can be adjusted to accommodate your group, up to 12^th grade. Dissections are limited to 5^th grade and up.

Are the policies for the Weekday Labs at the George Observatory the same?

• No. The George Observatory is an offsite facility, managed by HMNS, located in a state park. Due to this, the policies for the George Observatory are different than those at HMNS. George Observatory class schedule will be emailed to you separately upon request.

I heard you had some special events for students and educators this year. How can I learn more?

• Sign up for our Educator e-blast! This is the best way to learn about all the upcoming events at HMNS and get in on the special events that pop up from time to time!

What Labs on Demand are available?

• Our interactive Labs on Demand offer the instructor the opportunity to select the topic that best suits their students at any given time. Labs are one hour (excluding some Advanced Labs) and can accommodate up to 25 students. Labs on Demand include entry to the Permanent exhibit halls for all students attending the lab and their chaperones.
• Topics include but are not limited to:
  • Physical science:
    • Chemistry
    • Force and Motion
    • Electricity
    • Light and Optics
  • History and Culture:
    • Ancient Egypt – To complement our new Egyptian exhibit hall
    • Ancient and Medieval History Topics
    • Classes based on current or past exhibitions
  • Biology:
    • Cells
    • Animal Adaptations
    • Life Cycles
  • Earth Science:
    • Rock Cycle
    • Paleontology – including our new Fossil Shark Tooth Lab
    • Earth Systems Topics (moon phases, tides, water cycle, solar system)
  • Dissection* – please enquire regarding particular specimen availability:
    • Whole organism dissections
    • Organ dissections

Do not hesitate to email or call to address your particular needs if you do not see them included on this list. We have lots of options to suit your specific needs.