June 21, 11am – 4pm
Join us as we gaze upon the night sky inside our portable planetarium, STARLAB. Discover the summer constellations and their Greek origins while learning how scientists study the infinite sky above.

July 16 – 21
In the spirit of the Marathon Classic Golf Tournament, we are exploring science of golf!

June 8, 12-4pm
Allow your creativity to flourish as you create your own innovation that addresses the tagline ‘See a Need, Fill a Need’.

June 11- August 8
We will be hosting 5 workshops, based on the best- selling book Grossolog at the Lucas County Public Libraries. Learn more here.

May 10 – May 16   How much do you know about the gross things your body does? Sometimes it’s stinky; sometimes it’s crusty; and sometimes it’s slimy. Explore why your body produces mushy, oozy, crusty, scaly and stinky gunk at Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body during its appearance at Imagination Station. Based on the best-selling [...]

July 12
The Toledo Zoo will be here. Join us as they talk about digestion and animal poo!

June 21 & 22
Join “Her Grossness” as she teaches you how to make wounds, sneezes and barf. After the show, get your Grossology book signed!

July 21
Explore why your body produces mushy, oozy, crusty, scaly and stinky gunk at our FREE Grossology Workshop.

Check out what’s going on this month! Green Science Now – April 21 Reduce, Reuse and Recycle… the Imagination Station way! Find new uses for old items and earn your ‘green’ thumb digging in our unconventional garden.       Earth Day April 24 Join us as we celebrate Earth Day with an earth friendly [...]

Check out what’s going on this month! Green Science Now – April 21 Reduce, Reuse and Recycle… the Imagination Station way! Find new uses for old items and earn your ‘green’ thumb digging in our unconventional garden.       Earth Day April 24 Join us as we celebrate Earth Day with an earth friendly [...]

This unpaid internship is approximately 15-20 hours per week. We realize that the best and brightest students are seeking high quality learning opportunities through hands-on learning experiences.   Imagination Station is offering such an opportunity to highly motivated individuals as a part of our Graphics team.   Through this unpaid internship you can gain solid, real-life experience [...]

    Make sure not to miss these great events! EGGstreme Science Become a science EGGspert!  Now through April 7 Spring into Imagination Station and explore the science of eggs. Stand eggs on end, pull eggs into a bottle and make naked eggs. CLICK HERE to find out more about the EGGstremely EGGciting EGGsperiments taking place at Imagination Station during EGGstreme Science. Spring [...]

Now through April 7
Purchase or renew an Imagination Station membership between March 23-April 7, 2013 and be automatically* entered to win a Kindle Fire HD.

October 12
Imagination Station’s annual fundraiser infuses the science of taste and sound into one unforgettable evening.

March 17
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, we’re doing green science all day long.

April 11
Mud Hen’s opening day is here and we’re celebrating with the science of baseball.

March 8
Members can enter to win tickets to the Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam. Contest ends March 3rd at midnight. Tickets are good for March 8 at 7:30pm.

July 6
Discover the engineer within… This exciting science challenge gives kids of all ages the opportunity to design and build their own rocket.

April 6
Protect your egg from cracking as you drop it from a balcony.

July 4
We will be celebrating Independence day “science style”, 10am – 5pm.

Have you ever jumped on a trampoline?  When you do, you push the trampoline’s surface down and you store energy in the springs. The stored energy is called Potential Energy. What makes you go flying back up is when the stored energy changes to motion energy, called Kinetic Energy. Below there are instructions on how [...]

Have you ever spun a top? A top is a flywheel, a spinning disc that stores energy. Once a flywheel gets going, the stored energy keeps the spin going for a long time. The following activity  is a flywheel. Like a top or a tire rolling down a hill, once it gets rolling, it keeps [...]

The Ohio Lottery is proud to sponsor the traveling exhibition ‘Grossology’ at Imagination Station, May 18-September 2, 2013. Sometimes it’s stinky; sometimes it’s crusty; and sometimes it’s slimy. Explore why your body produces mushy, oozy, crusty, scaly and stinky gunk at Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body during its appearance at Imagination Station. Click here for [...]

May 16, 6-8pm
Members, be the first to explore our new traveling exhibit, Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body during this sneak preview.

Camps begin June 17
While it’s HOT and steamy outside, we’ve got fun-filled, weeklong summer camps loaded with COOL science for you to experience.

March 14
We’re issuing a challenge that’ll test your memory. Pi starts with 3.14 and goes forever. How many of the infinite numbers can you remember?

2012 Summer Camps - SOLD OUT! Thank you for your interest in our 2012 Summer Camps.  Check back in April for 2013 Summer Camp dates.  Click here if you are interested in learning about Camp-In, an overnight program designed to inspire boys and girls in 2nd- 7th grade taking place February – April.    For ages [...]

Monday, February 18, 2013
Do you think your team can build an 18-inch tall tower constructed solely from newspaper and tape that can support the weight of an ordinary baseball? If so, you are invited to participate in this Engineering Challenge!

Make sure not to miss these great events! Last chance! Sesame Street Presents: The Body Final day is January 27, 2013 Grab the kids and run, jump and play your way through this interactive exhibition all about the human body. Have fun learning about everything from fingers and toes to your ishy squishy insides. Media [...]

Now – March
Live demonstrations, ever-changing activities in Science Studio and unlimited fun make earning your badges, belt loops and pins a blast!

The contest has ended. Thank you for your participation. Thank you for agreeing to take part in this survey for Imagination Station. Your feedback will help Imagination Station to continually improve and provide the best possible experience for guests and members. Please take this survey whether you have visited Imagination Station or not. Be sure [...]

February 8-10, 2013
In celebration of Valentine’s Day, we’re sinking our teeth into the delicious world of sugar. Sponsored by Meijer

February 15 & 23 and March 16 & 22
Discover the science of really gross things at this overnight adventure. Sometimes it’s stinky. Sometimes it’s crusty. Sometimes it’s slimy. But hey, it’s your body!

Monday, February 18, 2013
Visitors are invited to participate in this Engineering Challenge. Build an 18-inch tall tower constructed solely from newspaper and tape that must support the weight of an ordinary baseball. Sponsored by SSOE

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year! Imagination Station will be closed on Monday, December 31 and Tuesday, January 1. We will reopen on Wednesday, January 2 from 10am-5pm and will resume normal business hours.  

Hoping your holidays are more than you imagined! Happy Holidays from all of us at Imagination Station

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. We hope that you enjoyed your visit to Imagination Station! Adopt-a-School is an annual program, so be sure to check back next school year when additional funds will be available. Please enter the following information then click on the link below to complete the survey. [...]

Gift Membership A gift membership to Imagination Station provides an entire year’s worth of discovery. A family membership, for just $70.00, provides unlimited access to Imagination Station, special invitations to attend members only events, as well as reciprocal access to over 300 science centers across the nation. A gift membership to Imagination Station offers its recipient a [...]

April 1 – 5
Kids are messy! Science can be too. We’ve taken our biggest and messiest experiments and put them together for a week of messy, sticky, gooey science fun! RSVP Required.

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Now – January 6
Gingerbread Houses have arrived! Over 20 houses created by the Culinary students at Penta Career Center on display through January 6.

Thank you for agreeing to take part in this survey for Imagination Station. Your feedback will help Imagination Station to continually improve and provide the best possible experience for educators and students. Please take this survey whether you have visited Imagination Station or not. Be sure to forward this survey to your colleagues so they [...]

Submit YOUR favorite photo, taken while at Imagination Station, and be entered to win!

Choosing Imagination Station as the backdrop for your holiday party, celebration or corporate event offers your guests an unconventional alternative to the ordinary party. Our beautiful riverfront location, awe-inspiring hands-on exhibits and dedication to science exploration makes Imagination Station a unique venue for your one-of-a-kind party. Whether you are hosting your employees and their families or [...]

Thanks for participating in this contest. The contest has ended and a winner has been contacted 1.7.13. Purchase or renew an Imagination Station membership between November 17, 2012-January 6, 2013 and be automatically* entered to win an XBOX 360+Kinect (valued at $350.00) and Just Dance 4. Every membership purchase will also be entered to win [...]

  Thank you Lucas County and thank you to everyone that supported Imagination Station throughout this levy renewal campaign. After the provisional ballots were counted, Issue 26 has passed, securing 5 more years of outstanding STEM educational opportunities for the children of Lucas County. This proves that every vote counts. To thank you for your [...]

We will be closed on December 24th & 25th in celebration of the Christmas holiday.

June 16
We will be open from 12pm-5pm and when the kids come with their dad, he gets in FREE*!

September 8
We are currently closed for our annual cleaning but we still want to celebrate Grandparents day, purchase a Grandparents Membership today, online only and receive $10 off a Grandparent’s Membership.*

Now – January 6, 2013
Submit your Elmo Coloring Sheet and enter to WIN a Family Membership and a Meet and Greet with Elmo!

December 28-30
Elmo’s fairy-in-training friend from Sesame Street, Abby Cadabby, will be joining Elmo for 3 days of preschool fun.

21st Century Kids need 21st Century Skills Imagination Station provides a critical layer of science enrichment by serving as an informal educational partner for teachers, schools and parents. As a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, we need your support to provide hands-on science experiences for kids in our region. Your contribution will further our mission and prepare [...]

December 8, 11am – 4pm
Join us in making your own sweet holiday house with a variety of edible supplies.

November 17 & 18
Visit us after the Holiday parade and hang out with our special Toy Story guests, Woody, Jessie and Buzz Lightyear, and get your photo with Santa Claus.

Annual Fund Sources: http://www.act.org/research/policymakers/cccr11/readiness1.html#.UIg7lo4cvIo http://cew.georgetown.edu/jobs2018/ PISA: http://www.issues.org/28.3/west.html http://www.usnews.com/opinion/articles/2011/09/27/why-math-and-science-education-means-more-jobs

Members Only
December 6, 2012, 6-8pm
Come dressed in your pjs for a cozy evening of cookies & cocoa with the big guy himself, Santa Claus. RSVP today!

Imagination Station is proud to be a partner of 101.5 The River’s Teacher of the Month. Nominate someone who you think should be Teacher of the Month by visiting 101.5 The River and tell them why your son or daughter’s teacher should win! Include the teachers name, school they work for, and why you think this teacher [...]

Preschool Teachers – this one’s for you! Little Scientists Week November 13-18, 2012 This week is dedicated to our littlest scientists, kindergarten age and younger! Bring your group to visit Sesame Street Presents: The Body and stay for a series of activities focused on health and wellness. Activities include: Making Faces, Create-a-Skeleton, Thumbs Up!, Healthy [...]

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Now – November 30, 2012
Visit any of the participating Wendy’s locations and enter to win a meet and greet with Elmo!

December 1, 11am – 4pm & December 2, 1 – 4pm
Taught by Artist, Mary Gaynier, create your own Scherenschnitte (paper cutting) snowflakes and take them home to decorate for the holidays.

  Give your little scientists a birthday to remember! Let Imagination Station set the stage for some super cool fun! Scientist Package Members: $225/Non-Members: $275 Admission for 15 guests (additional guests: $6 each) Free admission for Birthday Kid Decorated party space for 1½ hours T-shirt for Birthday Kid Imagination Station team member to host Printable [...]

Imagination Station has Kill-A-Watt meters for teachers to utilize in their classrooms. Each kit contains 30 meters. There is NO COST for teachers to rent these meters. Use the Kill-A-Watt meters with our Free Curriculum objectives.

October 25 – 28, 2012 at the Huntington Center Thursday, October 25 – 7:00pm Friday, October 26 – 7:00pm Saturday, October 27 – 11:00am, 3:00pm, and 7:00pm Sunday, October 28 – 1:00pm and 5:00pm Ticket Prices: $14 $19 $35 VIP $65 Circus Celebrity About the Show  Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents DRAGONS is [...]

  There’s so much to do at Imagination Station this fall.  Mark your calendar for these great events you won’t want to miss. Sesame Street Presents: The Body is NOW OPEN! Grab the kids and run, jump and play your way through this interactive exhibition all about the human body. Have fun learning about everything [...]

At Imagination Station, our number one priority is to get kids excited about science. A visit to the science center should be standard for every elementary school student. Unfortunately, thousands of children will be unable to visit the science center this school year due to field trip and budget cuts. Make a donation to send [...]

A sampling of our chemically inspired signature spirits that will be featured at the BASH3 . Blue Moon 2 oz of vodka 1 1/2 ounces of island blue liquor 1 oz of triple sec 1 dash of grenadine   Solar Eclipse 2 ounces of vodka 1 oz of triple sec 2 oz of orange juice [...]

Imagination Station is pleased to announce that Toledo Refining Company (TRC) has come aboard as the Presenting Sponsor of the science center’s annual fundraiser, The BASH3 on October 6, 2012. All money raised from the BASH3 is used to provide hands-on science education to area youth, which is the reason that TRC made the decision [...]

Sesame Street Presents: The Body features three different education zones related to the human body. Your Outsides Your Wonderful Hands Two oversized hands draw our focus to the activity tables between them. This interactive area offers a variety of tactile experiments that explore the many uses of your wonderful hands. Activities include a Braille sign [...]

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Monday, January 21, 2013
Imagination Station will be open on Martin Luther King Day!

Children are born scientists! They have an innate interest in the world around them. Imagination Station wants to develop this interest in out youngest visitors through special programs geared specifically for kids kindergarten age and younger. Little KIDSPACE Our littlest adventurers can hop aboard a fire truck, shop in the grocery store or climb their [...]

Our Activity Cube is the perfect way to get your child moving, especially while you watch TV together. After cutting out the template, help your child think of different activities to get their blood pumping and muscles moving… push-ups, dancing, jogging in place - the possibilities are endless. As soon as a commercial break hits, give it a roll and go! Download the [...]

1 oz Blue Curacao Liqueur 1 oz Bicardi Limon Rum 1 oz Triple Sec 1 splash Sour Mix 1 splash Sprite Soda Mix together with ice.   For drinks similiar to the one shown, join us at THE BASH3 where you can sample our chemistry-inspired cocktails. For more information about the event and to purchase your [...]

1 1/2 oz Scotch Whiskey 1 1/2 oz Orange Juice 1/4 oz Drambuie Shake ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice, strain into a cocktail glass.

1 1/2 oz Malibu Rum 1 1/2 oz Orange Juice 1 oz Blue Curacao Liquer Dash of Grenadine Syrup Build over ice in a rocks glass.

October 10
It’s Gizmo’s 4th Birthday!

March 23 – April 7
Spring into Imagination Station as we explore the science of eggs. Learn about density, pressure and chemistry in a variety of EGGciting, hands-on EGGtivities.

May 18 – September 2
Sometimes it’s stinky. Sometimes it’s crusty. Sometimes it’s slimy. Explore the (impolite) science of the human body. Learn how your nose functions, why you burp and even match body odors to where they come from on your body.

April 13 – 21
Reduce, Reuse and Recycle… the Imagination Station way! Find new uses for old items and earn your ‘green’ thumb digging in our unconventional garden.

November 23 – January 5
Put Imagination Station on your family’s ‘must do’ list this holiday season and discover how ‘cool’ science can be! Frostology will explore the slippery science of snow, make engineers out of elves and masterpieces from paper. There’s something for everyone at Imagination Station this holiday. Come down and explore the science of the season.

November 13 – 18
This week is dedicated to our littlest scientists, kindergarten age and younger! Bring your group to visit Sesame Street Presents: The Body and stay for a series of activities focused on health and wellness.

February 12-18, 2013
Think It. Build It. Test It… Do It Again! Build big using the engineering design process. Compete in our paper tower challenge to see if your design can pass the test. Sponsored by SSOE

  Celebrate Labor Day at Imagination Station Open Monday, September 3, 2012  10am – 5pm   Looking for something to do with your preschooler that’s fun and engaging? Little Scientist Workshops This program series encourages families with young children, ages 3-5, to investigate the world around them through hands-on activities and exploration. This program is [...]

September 3 – September 23
We will be closed for annual cleaning and maintenance.

We’re celebrating science with an explosive event. Saturday, October 6, 2012 7:00pm

As the region’s leading provider of informal science education, Imagination Station’s educational resources are an invaluable tool for teaching STEM studies to the students of Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. The 2013 Field Trip & Program Guide is a comprehensive snapshot of all of Imagination Station’s educational programs available to assist teacher’s on the classroom’s [...]

Camp-In is an overnight program designed to inspire boys and girls in grades 2nd-7th and their accompanying adults to discover science in an entertaining, educational and interactive overnight adventure.

  New Traveling Exhibit – Coming Soon! Sesame Street Presents: The Body September 29, 2012 – January 27, 2013 Imagination Station is excited to announce Sesame Street Presents: The Body is coming. Grab the kids and run, jump and play your way through this engaging, free-flowing exhibition all about the human body. Get a sneak [...]

    New Traveling Exhibit – Coming Soon! Sesame Street Presents: The Body September 29, 2012 – January 27, 2013 Imagination Station is excited to announce Sesame Street Presents: The Body is coming. Grab the kids and run, jump and play your way through this engaging, free-flowing exhibition all about the human body. Get a [...]