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Catch the Gingerbread Man and the Science Behind Him

Learn the science behind cookies, gingerbread and snow at the Discovery Science Center's annual Science of Gingerbread exhibit.

Christmas wouldn't be complete without gingerbread, and the Discovery Science Center can show you the science behind this holiday confection.

The Science of Gingerbread exhibit promises sweet activities, cool experiments, and amazing gingerbread creations. You can share the holiday cheer with family and friends while learning the science behind cookies, gingerbread and snow.

As part of the exhibit, you can:

  • Race a candy car in the Gingerbread Derby
  • Experience the "Science of Snow" stage show
  • Visit with Santa and take a photo with him (through Dec. 24)
  • Decorate holiday cookies (and eat them too)
  • See award-winning gingerbread creations

The exhibit is open daily from Saturday, Dec. 21, through Sunday, Jan. 5, and included in general admission.

Tickets to the science center are $15.95 for adults 15 and older, and $12.95 for children 3-14. The center is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.    


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