Science Spectrum

Maxene is the larger, bolder one. LaVerne is the medium-sized girl who's usually out eating with Maxene. Patty is the smallest of the trio and the most shy, though you will frequently see all 3 out together at feeding time. These girls are still youngsters and are getting used to their new environment and the care staff. They've already "customized" the tunnel system in the enclosure and are constantly busy doing prairie dog stuff! With time and lots of love from staff, they will continue to settle in nicely. Welcome to Science Spectrum, girls!

Tot Come & Go continues this summer! Each Monday & Friday morning from 10:30am-11:30am, *free come-and-go style hands-on crafts, story times, and science experiments are hosted in the Lubbock Children's Museum. No reservations required.
*This program is included with your museum admission or membership.

NEXT WEEKEND! Have you ever seen a turtle with the “Need for Speed”? Well now’s your chance! Join the Science Spectrum for the 3rd Annual Turtle Race Day Championship on June 6th from 2:00pm-4:00pm in the Science Spectrum Atrium!

In celebration of National Turtle Races Day, the museum’s collection of turtle and tortoise speedsters will be on display and competing for the coveted “Shell-abration Cup”! From 2:00pm-3:00pm visitors will have the opportunity to meet the competitors and learn more about these amazing athletes. Guests will then make their winning predictions for each race and fill out a race bracket. At 3:00pm the checkered flag will wave, and the first of 5 heats will begin! Stick around to see the championship race and who will be crowned top Testudine! Visitors who guess all brackets correctly will be entered into a drawing to win tickets to see the latest film in the OMNI Theater, Into America’s Wild.

Turtle Race Day at the Science Spectrum is a FREE event and will be located in the Science Spectrum Atrium. Other free activities will include turtle themed crafts and hands-on activity stations. Guests can discover the difference between turtles and tortoises, plus have an opportunity to see and touch real turtle and tortoise shells.

Make sure you FLUTTER by this exhibit before it ends on June 28th!

With new butterflies weekly, Butterflies Alive brings the magical experience of a wild butterfly encounter up close and personal, providing you and your family with the thrilling experience of being surrounded by not a single butterfly, but hundreds of butterflies and moths flying freely and closely. Contained within a nearly 3,000 square foot garden enclosure, flowering plants, trees, and ornate decorative features create an inspiring and mesmerizing atmosphere.

For more information on this FLITTERIFIC exhibit visit sciencespectrum.org

CritterFest dates are HERE! This year, Science Spectrum's CritterFest will be July 16th-19th. Mark your calendars, CritterFest will be PAWsome this year! Any guesses on the 2026 headliner show?

Happy Memorial Day! Spend your day off exploring the Science Spectrum! Open today till 5:00pm.

ON SALE NOW! Take advantage of the Americana Film Festival “Patriot Pass”. This special package will include one ticket to each of the Five Americana Film Festival films for just $35. The “Patriot Pass” can only be purchased in-person at the Science Spectrum Admissions desk from May 15th until June 25th.

For more information on this summer's Americana Film Festival, visit sciencespectrum.org